Marri Madung Butbut (pronounced: Mah-ree Mah-dung, Bootboot) is the largest Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander & global First Nation LGBTQIA+SB program to take place in Australia. It’s a party, an artwork, and a gift – First Nation queer artists sharing their artistry and voices for the world to hear.
Visit Carriageworks for a range of free exhibitions and events from Thu 23 Feb – Tue 28 Feb.
Thu 23 Feb - Thu 28 Feb
Djarraba Disco – Opening Night Party
Thu 23 Feb
7.30pm
Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert Watch Party
Fri 24 Feb
5.30pm
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Watch Party
Sat 25 Feb
5.30pm
Deadly Deaf Queer Mob
Sun 26 Feb
12pm
Launch of Nangamay (dream) Mana (gather) Djurali (grow) First Nations Australia LGBTQIA+SB Poetry
Sun 26 Feb
2pm
Ovah Ovah
Sun 26 Feb
8.30pm
Club Ovah
Sun 26 Feb
9.30pm
Tidda Bingo
Mon 27 Feb
7.30pm
Queer Koori-oke
Mon 27 Feb
9.30pm
Koori Gras
Tue 28 Feb
6pm
New Gen Takeover – Closing Party
Tue 28 Feb
9pm
Paul Yore: Word Made Flesh
5 Jan – 26 Feb, 2023
Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm
The Huxleys: Bloodlines
5 Jan – 5 Mar, 2023
Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm
Read our COVID-Safe Plan before your next visit.
Presented by Sydney WorldPride at Carriageworks.
Felicia Foxx, Carriageworks, 2023. Image by Jacquie Manning
Thu 23 Feb
8pm
The official opening party for Marri Madung Butbut, Djarraba Disco is a joyous evocation of dancefloors gone by, legends, icons and glamour. Sparkling under the mirror ball of queer history. Curated by The Huxleys.
Fri 24 Feb
5.30pm
Hosted by national treasure Elaine Crombie and BeeDazzled Shanks (Prince of Redfern) featuring DJ NAIAN and Drag Superstars to keep the Live and Proud energy rolling under the mirror ball. Presented by American Express.
Sat 25 Feb
5.30pm
Hosted by cabaret diva Constantina Bush and Rose Quartz, pop on your glad rags and watch the 45th anniversary Parade and the glorious return to Oxford St with all your friends, from the rainbow heart of Marri Madung Butbut.
Sun 26 Feb
12pm
Join us in the discussion that will provide insights into the Deaf First Nations community, the barriers faced and the determination to succeed, in order to empower the emerging leaders of tomorrow.
Sun 26 Feb
2pm
A world-first, ground-breaking collection of First Nations Australia LGBTIQA+SB poets, writers and storytellers shared publicly for the first time.
Sun 26 Feb
8.30pm
Reclaiming Pasifika queer cultural defining stories through song, pacific dance, vogue, fashion, drag, poetry & production, and a joyous celebration of Queer Pasifika indigenous communities living in Oceania.
Sun 26 Feb
9.30pm
The world is Fem Queen and we’re just living in it! Join us and international DJ and activist Lady Shaka and Neesha Alexander. Wherever Lady Shaka goes she is leading with her Mana and the journey is always a good one!
Mon 27 Feb
7.30pm
Join Tyra Bankstown and friends for a game of bingo on steroids and take in some fabulous performances.
Mon 27 Feb
9.30pm
Sing your little hearts out with Joocee (Thomas Bevan) at a deadly night of Koori-oke with ya mob.
Tue 28 Feb
6pm
Celebrate the final night of Marri Madung Butbut with a vibrant showcase of First Peoples culture and community, embracing international perspectives on queer performance.
Tue 28 Feb
9pm
Dance the closing night of Marri Madung Butbut away in with celebration of new gen mob talent.