It’s been a Pride Month filled with queer joy, community connection, storytelling and celebration. But it’s not over yet, as Qtopia Sydney’s Pride Fest heads into its final week.

There’s no time to mourn Pride Fest wrapping up with a closing week packed with enough glitter, sweat, sequins, cake and cabaret to keep the party going into July.

Whether you’re keen to get moving, unleash your creative side or settle in for a night of unforgettable entertainment, here’s what not to miss.

Related content:

Get your body moving with Pride

Sydney Dance Company is bringing the razzle dazzle with a special Pride Pop-Up Theatre Jazz class on Saturday, June 27.

It’s inspired by Broadway favourites like Wicked and Fame. No dance experience is required, just a willingness to channel your inner musical theatre star.

Meanwhile, City Gym is delivering a week of Pride-themed fitness classes.

Relive the glory days of neon and leg warmers with the 80s Aerobics Workout (Wed 24), challenge yourself with the strength-focused Pride-lates reformer session (Thurs 25), or jump in the saddle for the Pride Ride spin workshop (Fri 26).

If you’ve ever wanted your workout to feel a little more fabulous, this is your moment.

Cabarets from around the country

Artists from all around the country hit Pride Fest’s final week.

Jacqui Randa recieved high praise from Harry Connick Jnr in the ABC’s The Piano, and the international cabaret queen returns to Pride Fest, bringing two shows to Sydney this week.

A cabaret with singing and sequins, and a piano bar you won’t want to miss.

Your Inner Diva Is Showing (Fri/Sat 26/27) is “equal parts healing circle, sex and diva,” Jacqui told us, “unpacking the messy art of figuring out yourself in a fabulously human way.”

“And I am so excited for a piano bar night with a few special guests. It’s always great to let loose and let the audience decide how the show is gonna go.”

Jacqui Randa’s no-rules Piano Bar (Sun 28) party will have you come for the music, but stay because you’re part of the show.

Following an incredible season at the Adelaide Fringe, Issy Coomber: Assigned Puppet At Birth (Mon/Tues 22/23), shows Issy navigate life as a trans person in an often unaccepting industry.

(While simultaneously paying homage to a certain variety TV show hosted by a very charming (and deliberately unnamed) felt frog.)

It’s a cabaret clusterf**ck of completely original music, joyfully camp and bitingly authentic.

And join South Australian award-winning artist Charlee Watt in Beating Up The Beatles (Thur/Fri 25/26).

This jazz-infused cabaret reimagines the songs of Lennon and McCartney through bold new arrangements and unapologetic musical curiosity.

Get creative and connect with the community

Some of Pride Fest’s most rewarding experiences happen away from the spotlight.

At Mapping Queer Worlds (Sat 27), participants are invited to explore their personal histories and queer connections through creative map-making.

Uncovering Queer Stories in Public Spaces (Wed 24) gives LGBTQIA+ people the chance to share memories and experiences that help shape the future visibility of queer lives in our cities.

Image: Queer Collage

Feeling crafty? Queer Collage (Thurs 25) offers a relaxed evening of art, mindfulness and connection, complete with drinks and plenty of creative inspiration.

For those looking to explore a different side of self-expression, King For A Day (Sun 28) invites you to discover your Drag King persona in a playful and affirming workshop led by The King Coach, Danica Lani.

And then there’s the return of the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Bake Off (Sun 28). Expect outrageous cakes, fierce competition, nostalgic camp and plenty of sweet treats, all while raising funds for people living with HIV.

Looking for a night out on the town?

The final week of Pride Fest is stacked with performances that celebrate queer talent in all its forms.

One of the biggest events is DRAGAROUND (Sat 27), Sydney’s first-ever daytime drag pub crawl. Four drag artists, five iconic Oxford Street venues and one audience voted winner. It’s part drag show, part adventure and entirely fabulous.

For lovers of live entertainment, Big Gay Cabaret (Sun 28) brings together an all-star lineup including Hannah Conda, Hans, Blake Bowden and Clio for an afternoon of musical theatre, comedy, drag and live music.

The celebrations continue on weekdays with the gloriously chaotic and femme Juicy Riot (Mon 29), a queer variety spectacular packed with cabaret, music and performance art, while Make It Queer (Thurs 25) includes performances that reimagine beloved songs but make them a bit.. gay.

There’s also plenty of sharp wit on offer.

Gender, Drugs & Rock ‘N’ Roll (Fri 26) sees acclaimed comedian Courtney Maldo deliver a hilarious and heartfelt take on trans identity, while The Roast of Hannah Conda (Fri 26) promises an evening of absolutely ruthless drag queen banter.

For those after something more intimate, The Damage Is Done (Thurs 25) delivers an acclaimed and deeply personal exploration of queerness, family and identity, while Give It To Me Bi – Big Bi Night (Tues 23) creates space for bisexual+ stories, visibility and community.

One last chance to celebrate

Qtopia Sydney’s Pride Fest may be drawing to a close, but it’s going out with a bang.

Whether you’re dancing, crafting, baking, laughing, singing along or cheering on your favourite drag performer, the final week offers a reminder of exactly what Pride is all about: community, creativity, visibility and unapologetic joy.

For more information and the full list of events, head to Qtopia Sydney’s Pride Fest website.

It’s going to be one hell of a busy, glitter-soaked week!

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, and community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.