Sound the klaxons and blast the confetti cannons: WorldPride is coming to Sydney next year for its first outing (no pun intended) in the southern hemisphere. Launched in Rome more than two decades ago – you can imagine how that went down – it’s become a regular tradition that, from this year on, is set to go annual.
Taking place over two weeks in February and March, it’ll basically feel like one giant Mardi Gras, with exhibitions, theatre and – of course – an embarrassment of parties, as well as a particular focus on queer First Nations artists. Here are 20 events to go to: