International pop superstar Charli XCX joins the line-up of stars performing as part of the Live And Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert, alongside Jessica Mauboy and the already-announced Kylie Minogue. The proceedings will be hosted by Courtney Act and Casey Donovan, and broadcast live on ABC.

Open-air dance event Domain Dance Party will be headlined by Kelly Rowland and curated by DJ Dan Slater. A local and international line-up of DJs, including DJ Suri and Isis Muretech have also been confirmed to play.

Sydney WorldPride will be the largest LGBTQIA+ event ever held in the region. There are 17 days of activities spanning 30 official major events, 68 curated WorldPride Arts experiences, 17 WorldPride Sports events, and 192 Pride Amplified community events.

“The Sydney WorldPride Festival Guide represents 144 pages of fabulous LGBQTIA+ creativity. The festival includes an extraordinary array of free and ticketed experiences, from concerts to parties, theatre, sports and family events, so no matter your interests or budget, you are invited to Sydney WorldPride,” Sydney WorldPride Chief Executive Kate Wickett says.

“The first WorldPride in the Southern Hemisphere is a significant moment for both for the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia and Sydney. Now is the time to get ready for the global LGBTQIA+ reunion we’ve all been waiting for!”

Four new shows at Marri Madung Butbut (Many Brave Hearts): First Nations Gathering Space have been added to the line-up too: ‘Camp Culture’, a family circus show hosted by Dale Woodbridge-Brown; ‘Ailan Songs Project’, an exploration of popular historical songs from the Torres Strait; ‘Bloodlines’, a multi-art form exhibition honouring artists lost to HIV/AIDS; and Koori Gras, celebrating the rich diversity of queer performances by leading national aid international First Nations artists.

The full WorldPride Arts programme features 68 cultural events, 50 of which are world premieres. There are shows like ‘Choir Boy’, ‘Absolutely Queer’, a performance by Mo’Ju with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and the Australian premiere of ‘The Dan Daw Show’.

“It is a huge privilege to be showcasing such diversity, creativity and artistic talent as part of Sydney WorldPride, with performers and artists hailing from across Australia and around the world,” Sydney WorldPride Festival Creative Director Dan Clarke says.

“From the beginning, it was important for us to represent a multiplicity of voices, experiences, cultural backgrounds and ages. We have been overwhelmed by the interest and support we have received from Sydney’s arts and cultural institutions.

“From powerful theatre and rousing music to playful exhibitions and fabulous drag, the WorldPride Arts program gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity the experience the wonderful creativity of the LGBTQIA+ community.”

The Human Rights Conference schedule has also been revealed, bringing together 1,500 community leaders, activists, politicians, and human rights experts from across the globe.

Presenters include:

- Luz Aranda Arroyo (she/her), Director General of Las Reinas Chulas Cabaret y Derechos Humanos A.C and Co-Secretary General of International Lesbian Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association ILGA World and one of the founders of Bisexualas México (México)
- Matt Beard (he/him), Executive Director, All Out (Germany)
- Morgan Carpenter (he/him), Bioethicist and Executive Director, Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) (Australia)
- Teddy Cook (he/him), Director Community Health, ACON; Adjunct Lecturer Kirby Institute, UNSW (Australia)
- Jeremy Fernandez (he/him), Journalist and Television News Presenter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia)
- Malachi Garza (he/they/them), Organising Director, The Solidaire Network (United States)
- Tim Goodwin (he/him), member of the Yuin Peoples and Barrister, Victorian Bar (Australia)
- Alex Greenwich MP (he/him), Member for Sydney, Parliament of New South Wales (Australia)
- Kevin Haunui (he/him), Indigenous Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Investigator (New Zealand)
- Crystal Hendricks (she/her), Intersex Rights Officer, Iranti (South Africa)
- Dr Josephine Inkpin (she/her), Australia's first openly transgender priest, Pitt Street Uniting Church, Sydney (Australia)
- Jayne Ozanne (she/her), Founder, Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives (United Kingdom)
- Peter Reading (he/him), International Human Rights Lawyer (Hong Kong)
- Alba Rueda (she/her), Special Envoy LGBTIQ for Argentina (Argentina)
- Olena Shevchenko (she/her), Founder, Marsh Zhinok (Ukraine)
- Jessica Stern (she/her/they/them/he/him), U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Persons, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (United States of America)
- Kim Vance-Mubanga (she/her), Director, International Programs and Partnerships, Egale Canada (Canada)
- Yahia Zaidi (he/him), Senior Advocacy Manager, The Global Interfaith Network (GIN-SSOGIE) (Algeria/Switzerland)

Check out the full Sydney WorldPride programme.

Sydney WorldPride 2023 is on from 17 February-5 March.