

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Newcastle Mardi Gras Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 am – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 am
- **Event Description**: ??✨ Step into the garden where love blooms wild and pride grows fierce!  ??️‍??

Newcastle's Mardi Gras celebration is blossoming into a full weekend destination, bringing the spirit of our LGBTQIA+ community to our regional streets with a festival that celebrates diversity, community, and unapologetic joy.

**What's on:**
?Step Into the Garden - Bernie's Mardi Gras Laneway Party
The garden is calling and Bernie's Laneway is answering! Bernie's beloved annual party is now flourishing into a crowning jewel for Newcaste's destination experience. Join us as we transform the laneway into a lush celebration of queer culture, community connection, and the kind of magic that only happens when we come together to bloom exactly as we are.

? The Garden Path: Window Walk in Darby St
Wander through a living gallery as Darby Street shopfronts transform into canvases of queer joy and celebration. Local businesses will be creating some stunning window displays telling stories of growth, diversity, and blooming pride while showcasing their wares. Grab a map, take a self-guided stroll, and discover the businesses that connect our community one window at a time.

?A Symphony of Sounds: Mardi Gras Events &amp; Parties in Midtown &amp; Darby St Districts
From intimate acoustic sessions to full-blown dance parties, the soundtrack to Mardi Gras will echo through venues across Midtown and Darby Street districts. Multiple events bloom simultaneously across the districts - drag performances at one corner, DJ sets at another, live bands down the street. Hop between venues, discover new sounds, and let the music guide you through a weekend where every beat celebrates who we are.

?️‍?Connected in Celebration: Sydney Mardi Gras Parade Live Streamings
Can't make it to Sydney? We're bringing the parade to you! Join fellow community members at screening locations across Newcastle to watch the iconic Sydney Mardi Gras Parade live. Cheer for our Newcastle contingent marching down Oxford Street, celebrate the spectacle together, and feel the connection that links our regional pride to the nation's biggest LGBTQIA+ celebration. Because distance doesn't diminish our pride.

?Garden Hopper: Complimentary Shuttle Service Between Districts
Bloom where you're planted - or hop between gardens with ease! Our complimentary shuttle bus runs between Midtown and Darby Street Districts throughout the Mardi Gras weekend, making it simple to experience everything both areas have to offer. Catch performances in Midtown, grab dinner on Darby Street, hit the laneway party, then cruise back for late-night celebrations before being dropped to your hotel or carpark - all without worrying about inner city parking or the walk between districts. Your chariot awaits, and it's absolutely free!

? Blooming Surprises: Roving Performers &amp; Interactive Experiences
You never know what might blossom around the next corner! Throughout the weekend, expect spontaneous bursts of joy with roving performers bringing the garden to life - from roving dargen creatures to impromptu dance parties. Face painters will transform you into a walking piece of garden art, interactive installations invite you to leave your mark, and surprise moments of magic pop up when you least expect them. Keep your eyes open and your heart ready - the best moments in the garden are often the ones you didn't plan for.

This event is Proudly Supported by: Bernies Bar Newcastle, City of Newcastle, Midtown Newcastle District, and Darby St District

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/events/newcastle-mardi-gras-festival/200029692581134
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, mardi-gras, parties, festivals, performances, parades, art, pop-ups, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 112

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029692581134?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=nearby-events

## Event venue details

- **location**: Darby St and Midtown Districts
- **full address**: Darby St and Midtown Districts

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Bernie's Bar (https://allevents.in/org/bernies-bar/21682764)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Darby St and Midtown Districts
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bernie's Bar
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, mardi-gras, parties, festivals, performances, parades, art, pop-ups, music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Newcastle Mardi Gras Festival  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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