Community Events Calendar
Showcasing community events that are happening around Australia supporting and celebrating Wear it Purple Day
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Water it Purple Weekend at Beach Hotel Seaford
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of celebration, community, and fundraising in support of the Wear It Purple Foundation! From Friday, August 28th to Sunday, August 30th, we are coming together to raise vital funds and build awareness for LGBTQIA+ youth. Our action-packed lineup includes: Friday: High-energy Karaoke night Saturday: An epic Glow Party Sunday: Fabulous Drag Queen Trivia Come along, wear your purple with pride, and help us make a meaningful impact!
Open to public, 18+
Accessible toilets
Social skate and Community Gathering with Gippsland Pride
Gippsland Pride Initiative is bringing Wear it Purple Day to Moe this year, and we would love you to be part of it. This is an all ages, all weather event, a social skate for anyone keen to get out on the rink, and just as much an opportunity to connect for anyone looking for a meaningful day out for Wear it Purple Day. You don't need to get on wheels to have a good time either. It's a significant venue with plenty of space, and there's still things to do off the rink if skating isn't your jam. Whether you're a parent looking for an affirming, supportive and fun day out for the family, our beloved community seeking an excuse to relive their glory roller skating days and have a spin with friends, a young person looking for resources, opportunities and connections, or a Forever Rainbow (over 50 folks) up for a skate, a cuppa, or both, we hope you'll join us. Join us at Wheelz World, Stadium 34, one of the only skating rinks still operating in Victoria and a genuinely world class venue right here in Gippsland.
Open to public, All ages
Accessible toilets, Wheelchair accessible
Pre registration and private hire, otherwise entry may be refused
LGBTQIA+ & Allies Prom
The LGBTQIA+ & Allies Prom is our annual celebration of pride, bringing together young people aged 15-21 for a night powered by love, acceptance and empowerment. In the last 10 years, our Prom has provided over 1,700 young people with a safe space to celebrate their identity. This year is no different - and every single ticket for our attendees is free. Donations and sponsors help us ensure that these tickets remain free and our LGBTQIA+ youth don't get priced out of an event that is made for them.
Ages 15-21
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Quiet/sensory space
High Tea with Queen Rhonda Paradise
Join Drag Queen Rhonda Paradise as she presides over a delicious spread of scones, sandwiches and slices with tea, coffee, punch and champagne! For those who like a little bit of spice on their Sunday morning plate. Strictly Limited Tickets. Wear a touch of Purple! Sponsored by ACON this is a fundraiser for the upcoming Pride in the Paddock event to be held on Saturday 19 September.
Open to public
Quiet/sensory space
Wiradjuri Drag Pageant
Sashay Away at the fifth year of the Wiradjuri Drag Pageant to see who will take out the crown for best new talent and overall winner. Join home-grown queen and MC Rose Quartz, Melbourne star Clit O'Mania with previous winner Terry Spantzoff for some incredible performances on the stage of the Playhouse. The pageant is an opportunity for amateur Drag Kings and Queens to strut their stuff on the catwalk of The Playhouse Theatre with the support of experienced performers. The judges will be looking for overall performance, audience engagement, drag personality, and uniqueness. The audience will be treated by performances as well as a group routine and the competition performances from entrants. Celebrate all things that are fabulous about the authentic local drag scene!
Open to public, All ages
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets
Jimpa Film Screening
"Jimpa" is an uplifting multi-generational family story.
Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) takes her teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam, to visit their grandfather – lovingly known as “Jimpa” (John Lithgow). But Frances’ desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting and finally confront old stories about the past.
Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multi-generational cast, Jimpa is a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture. It brings a queer family to screen, taking a nuanced look at just how much has changed in in terms of social expectation and our understanding of family over three generations.
Open to public, Wheelchair accessible
Wear it Purple Youth Makers Market
Headspace/YSAS Frankston is teaming up with Frankston Youth Services to deliver another YOUTH MAKERS MARKET. Featuring LGBTQIA+, Questioning, and Allies, Young people (and their respective family members) selling hand made goods. Come support our young people and take home some handmade goodies!!
Free Event
Open to public, All ages
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Quiet/sensory space
Bring cash
Saddle Club Rainbow Rodeo
Dust off your chaps, boots, and cowboy hat and strut on over to Randwick Town Hall for a hootin’ and hollerin’ night of dancing alongside Saddle Club celebrating Wear It Purple Day. All are welcome in this joyous session that’ll have you heel-toe and do-si-doing into the night. This August 28th, we have a jam packed line-up alongside the main act with DJ sets and a drag performance. Snags by Goanna Hut will be sizzling on the free BBQ and of course cold sodas will be available to quench your thirst.
Open to public, All ages
Quiet/sensory space
Honky Tonk Friday
Honky Tonk Friday (Free event) Wear it Purple Day Friday 28 August 2026 Back by popular demand, Honky Tonk Friday returns to kick off the weekend in true country style. From 6pm, head to Perth City Farm for an evening of bootscootin’, live music and plenty of good times. Honky Tonk How-To Get your dancing boots ready! Join expert instructors from Outdance and The Urban Cowboy, alongside drag stars Delvira Midnight in The Grand Scarlet Saloon, as they guide you through a range of line dancing and boot-scootin’ favourites. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, everyone is welcome. Honky Tonk Live From 8pm, The Monty Cotton Band takes the stage in the Main Barn with their unique blend of country music and postmodern flair. Expect a night of singing, dancing and crowd-favourite country hits, reimagined with an eclectic mix of fiddle, didgeridoo, loops and stomp box. Supporting music will be from Kyle X Dessent and DJ Lima.
Open to public, All ages, 18+
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Quiet/sensory space
Youth Open Mic Night
Join headspace Batemans Bay and Queerobodalla for a fun, free night of creativity, connection and celebration as we mark Wear It Purple Day and show our support for LGBTQIA+ young people. This night is all about celebrating local young talent. Whether you're a seasoned performer who's comfortable in the spotlight or stepping onto a stage for the very first time, everyone is welcome. Share your creativity, build confidence, and support the amazing talent in our community.
12-25 Years Old
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Quiet/sensory space
Headspace Gosford and Lake Haven - Wear it Purple Party
We're having a Wear It Purple Party on Friday, 28 August, for young people between the ages of 12-25, to celebrate this year's Wear It Purple Day! Join us for a fun-filled event at either the Lake Haven or Gosford headspace facilities to enjoy trivia, games, prizes and cupcake decorating!
Young peopled aged 12-25 are specifically encouraged to attend
Wheelchair accessible, Quiet/sensory space, Accessible toilets
Wear It Purple Silent Disco at Rokeby Youth Centre
A silent disco at the Rokeby Youth Centre. This event is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Open to young people 11-25. Don't forget to wear it purple!
Open to public, Open to young people aged 11-25
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets
Trans Rights, Union Power, and Collective Action
Trans rights are under global attack, whether it be Trump’s trans travel ban, attacks on trans women in prisons, or attempts to wind back discrimination protections for trans people. The NTEU is leading a local fightback, winning a nationwide campaign for gender affirmation leave and standing up against the attacks on trans rights. Join us on Wear It Purple Day to shape our ongoing campaign for trans rights.
Open to the public
Colourful Queer Futures - Wear it Purple Day Panel
This panel brings together LGBTIQA+ community members who are actively building the future they once couldn't see for themselves. At the centre of that story is ballroom culture: a community that created its own world, its own language, and its own future when the mainstream refused to make space. From the ballroom floor to advocacy, art, and beyond, our panellists will share what it means to imagine a queer future and then go and build it. The event asks one simple question: What does your queer future look like? Join us at the Victorian Pride Centre this August for an honest, celebratory, and community-led conversation about where we've come from and where we're headed. Because every young LGBTIQA+ person deserves to see their future clearly. This event is presented in partnership with Endeavour Group.
Open to public
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Quiet/sensory space
Mental Health Carers NSW Wear it Purple Day Community Event
Mental Health Carers NSW proudly hosts a Wear It Purple Day community event celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the voices of LGBTQIA+ young people, families, and carers. Bringing together lived experience speakers, carers, mental health professionals, and community members, the event explores what meaningful, affirming support looks like, fostering understanding, challenging stigma, and strengthening community connections. Keynote speakers Luke Randall, a young carer and lived experience advocate, and Giancarlo De Vera from BEING Mental Health Consumers, will share insights on identity, visibility, and inclusive spaces. The event also features an interactive activity, audience participation, and community resource sharing.
Open to public, 18+
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets
Colour The Campus
Colour the Campus is a fun event where participants can run, walk, or roll around the Wallumattagal campus featuring interactive checkpoints. Colour the Campus is a vibrant Campus Life initiative that brings inclusion, safety, and belonging to life. Inspired by Wear it Purple Day, founded in 2010 in response to the heartbreaking stories of rainbow young people who faced bullying and rejection, this event expands the lens to celebrate and support all forms of diversity. Participants will journey across the Wallumattagal campus on a fun and engaging course featuring interactive checkpoints, creating opportunities for connection, learning, and celebration.
The Event Checkpoints/Stalls will be open from 12 Midday with the Official event opening from 2pm. Additionally the University Ubar will be running a pride themed trivia from 4pm.
Open to public, All ages
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets
UWA Wear It Purple Research Showcase
Join us for the 2026 UWA LGBTIQA+ Research Showcase to celebrate Wear it Purple Day: Colour of Courage. Hear from UWA researchers Dr Ness Vaughan, Kirsty Herbert and Aryaman Bhoosreddy about LGBTIQA+ inclusive medical education, biopolitics of procreation, and mental health of LGBTIQA+ university students.
Open to public
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets
Free webinar - Queer refugees exist and some of them don't speak English: What now?
This August, in time for Wear it Purple Day, we're partnering with the Language Justice Network for a free lunchtime webinar. We will explore how to support queer refugees - particularly those in need of language services, looking at the concept of safety, the support available, and working with interpreters.
Open to public
Online participation available
Pride Party
Pomona & District Community House is presenting their annual community Pride event at Majestic Theatre Pomona.
‘Pride Party – Wear It Purple’ is Community House's annual celebration of inclusion, connection and community spirit. The event brings together LGBTQIA+SB people, families, friends and allies in a welcoming space that encourages authenticity, visibility and belonging. Our party is a platform to raise awareness for the ‘Wear It Purple’ campaign and show our young people our support.
Open to public, All Ages
Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets
Wear it Purple Day Gala
Join us at this years Gala where we will be celebrating 15 years of Wear It Purple! A youth-led, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and empowering environments for LGBTQIA+ young people across Australia.