Fair Day 2026 Will Bring Janice Robinson, Blusher, Courtney Act and More to Victoria Park
Mark your calendars, the all-ages Mardi Gras headliner event is back for 2026.
With Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras now less than a month away, we're all in on preparing — but put down the outfit plans for a moment as we share some news about one of the annual festival's biggest events: Fair Day is back for 2026, and we know exactly who and what is coming to Victoria Park for the all-day festivities on Sunday, February 15.
First things first, the headline acts. House icon Janice Robinson of Livin' Joy is at the top of the call sheet, making a Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras debut with an exclusive performance for Fair Day, belting out anthems like 'Dreamer', 'Don't Stop Moving', and 'There Must Be Love' for the crowd.
Jordan Munns
"I am super excited to be coming to Australia to perform for Mardi Gras," said Robinson. "I am a dreamer who continues to live her dreams, and Australia is a country I love deeply. This moment means more to me than words can express."
Joining her are some local headliners: Blusher, fresh off the support slot for Rebecca Black and a Laneway show the week before, plus the Milkshake Man himself, Go-Jo and drag icon Courtney Act to bring a blend of star power and classic Mardi Gras flair.
Jordan Munns
Beyond the headliners, there'll be dance music icon Zoe Badwi and her house vocals, DJ James Alexandr, joined by Nada Leigh to bring club energy to the park, the queer country bangers of Kath Ebbs, and a Mardi Gras debut gig for IVANA on the Main Stage with her euro-dance hits including 'Liar Liar', 'Need Your Love' and 'Burning'. International acts Mila Jam and Arisce will also join local stars Felicia Foxx, Aunty Tamara, Atomic Kiss, Jackel Doll, Tiddalicious, DJ Nate and more throughout the Fair Day grounds, so you won't go without music anywhere in the park.
And of course, it's not just music. Starting with a smoking ceremony and performances from the Buuja Buuja Butterfly Dancers, you'll find fabulous canine pageantry at Doggywood, the return of the Trans Camp community zone, the fast and fabulous Queer Fashion Runway, chaotic sing-alongs at Karaoke Cave: Discos and Divas and similar mayhem plus muscles at Drag King Games.
Ash Penin
Stay fed and refreshed, or just buy yourself a much-deserved mardi gras treat from one of the 200+ community stalls, food trucks, pop-up bars and picnic spots spread throughout the park. Download the Mardi Gras app ahead of the big day to find maps, set times and on-the-day updates.
Fair Day 2026 will take place in Victoria Park on Sunday, February 15, from 10am. For more information, visit the website.
Lead image: Ash Penin
Images courtesy of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and City of Sydney
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