Each February, Sydney becomes one of the world’s great celebration cities. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras returns in 2026 with Ecstatica, a festival theme that honours expression, joy and the collective energy that has shaped the event for nearly five decades. From open-air gatherings to poolside parties, theatre, talks and the iconic Parade, Mardi Gras brings colour and creativity to every corner of the city.
Mardi Gras is a vibrant, multi-week program that spans performances, community events, exhibitions and large-scale celebrations. Highlights include Fair Day at Victoria Park, the Paradiso Pool Party, the new Mardi Gala Ball, and of course the Parade, which transforms Oxford Street into a moving display of pride and celebration.
Whether you’re drawn to the major events or prefer quieter moments of culture, the festival offers countless ways to experience Sydney at its most expressive.
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay offers a peaceful contrast to the energy of Mardi Gras, while keeping you seamlessly connected to the city’s major precincts. After days or nights filled with celebration, return to understated luxury, refined service and a sense of calm that only Double Bay can provide.
Enjoy spacious rooms, elegant dining and our signature rooftop pool, creating a thoughtful balance between immersion and retreat.
Most Mardi Gras hubs are easily reached from the hotel:
• Oxford Street & Surry Hills – around 15–20 minutes by rideshare or taxi
• Darling Harbour & CBD events – 10–15 minutes by car
• Victoria Park (Fair Day) – 15 minutes by car or bus connections via the CBD
• Ivy Ballroom (Mardi Gala Ball) – 10–12 minutes by car
Public transport, rideshare and late-night services run frequently throughout the festival, making it simple to move between events.
Plan your stay and experience Mardi Gras with the comfort, connection and calm of Double Bay.
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33 Cross Street, Double Bay, New South Wales 2028 Australia
Reservations: 1 800 468 357
© 2026 InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. All rights reserved. This hotel is owned by DB Hotel Management Pty Ltd and managed by IHG® Hotels & Resorts.
The following are some of the service marks owned by Six Continents Hotels, Inc., its parent, subsidiaries, or affiliates, all InterContinental Hotels Group companies: IHG®, InterContinental®, Regent®, Kimpton®, voco™, Crowne Plaza®, HUALUXE®, EVEN®, Hotel Indigo®, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, avid®, Holiday Inn Resort®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites®, IHG® Rewards Clu
Central Reservations Office: 1 800 468 357
Reservations: reservations.doublebay@ihg.com
