Brisbane Pride Festival will begin its 2025 celebrations in West End, with the official launch marking the start of a citywide series of LGBTQIA+ events.
Festival Launch in West End
Brisbane Pride Festival’s 2025 program will commence with its official launch on Saturday, 6 September, at Come to Daddy in West End. This event will open a month-long calendar of activities celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities across the city.
West End continues to play a prominent role in Brisbane’s cultural scene, with the launch marking the beginning of September as Pride Month in the city.
Pride Rally and March
The annual Brisbane Pride Rally and March is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September 2025. Participants will begin gathering at Queens Gardens Park in the Brisbane CBD from 9:00 a.m..
The Rally will start at 9:30 a.m., featuring speeches, community updates, personal stories, and a moment of reflection. The March will follow at 10:00 a.m., travelling over Victoria Bridge and ending at Musgrave Park, where Fair Day will be held.
The event will include LGBTQIA+ groups, allies, floats, and performances, with Dykes on Bikes leading the procession and the historic Gilbert Baker Memorial Rainbow Flag featured prominently. Registration for community groups is open online.
Fair Day Tickets and Participation
Fair Day 2025 will be held at Musgrave Park following the March. Early bird tickets are available at discounted rates until 15 August 2025. Businesses and organisations can register their interest for stalls via the official Brisbane Pride website.
Volunteer opportunities are also open for those wanting to assist with setup, attendee support, and event coordination. Accessibility zones and community group areas will be designated at the starting point in Queens Gardens.
Attendees are advised to use public transport, with several bus, train, and ferry options available nearby. Street closures are expected around the march route.
35-Year Pride March Legacy
The 2025 Brisbane Pride Festival marks the 35th anniversary of the city’s first Pride March, held on 30 June 1990. That march followed the same path that current participants walk today.
The festival has since grown into Queensland’s largest LGBTQIA+ event, expanding each year to include awards, grants programs, and a broad range of cultural celebrations.
Published 15-July-2025
Updated 6-Aug-2025
