Fusion Pride Picnic 2026
🌈 2026 Fusion Pride Picnic - 'Pride on the North Side' 🌈
Sunday 1 February 2026
10:00 am 4:00pm
Ted Jackson Reserve, Dee Why, NSW
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Celebrate Pride in true Northern Beaches style. Inviting all LGBTQIA+ folks, families, friends, allies and furry companions to an all-ages celebration of pride, inclusion and community on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Bring a picnic, enjoy live entertainment and explore a vibrant, rainbow marketplace in a relaxed, beachside setting.
This event is free to attend. RSVPs are encouraged to help us plan and ensure the best possible experience for all attendees.
Proudly hosted by Fusion Pride Northern Beaches, supported by Northern Beaches Council, and made possible thanks to our dedicated volunteers, sponsors, and supporters. Learn more and see highlights from past Pride Picnics at fusionpride.org
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, 1st February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ted Jackson Reserve, The Strand Dee Why Beach
LIVE PERFORMANCES
KangaMoose Rock Band - kangamoosemusic.com.au | @kangamoosemusic
High-energy fun for the whole family! KangaMoose Music delivers a joyful mix of kids’ sing-along favourites and crowd-pleasing classic hits. This rockin’ band is guaranteed to kick off the day with smiles and seriously good vibes.
CLIO - linktr.ee/whoisclio? | @whoisclio
Manly’s very own Disco Diva is taking the party from the stage to the sand. With powerhouse vocals, irresistible beats, and dazzling glamour, CLIO brings a feel-good performance that’s bold and impossible not to dance to.
Michelle Sutton - spotify.com | mismatchedmich
Defiantly joyful and deeply empowering, Michelle Sutton weaves heartfelt stories through song. This local singer-songwriter’s music celebrates authenticity, resilience, and connection, leaving audiences uplifted and inspired.
Judd English & William Gumley - englishjudd | gumley_music
A soulful, feel-good duo serving up iconic pop, R&B, and Motown classics. With rich harmonies, powerful vocals, and dynamic electric guitar, their sound is smooth, timeless, and guaranteed to get toes tapping for a chilled out end to a fantastic day.
Sydney Drag Royalty - sydneydragroyalty.com.au | sydneydragroyalty
Expect dazzling costumes, big personalities, and high-energy performances that are fun for all ages. Sydney Drag Royalty brings show-stopping flair and infectious joy that will have the whole crowd cheering along.
StageArtz Theatre Company - stageartz.com.au | @stageartztc
Bringing the magic of musical theatre to the stage, StageArtz Theatre Company performs iconic ’90s hits from their upcoming production of the Broadway smash & Juliet, a high-energy celebration of pop anthems, storytelling, and pure theatrical joy.
STALLS + VENDORS - more to be announced!
COMMUNITY ORGS + RESOURCES
Headspace Brookvale - headspace.org.au | @headspacebrookvale
Headspace is a free youth mental health service for young people aged 12-25 years. We also run the Rainbow Room - a social group for young people aged 16-25 of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions to feel accepted, respected, and free from judgement and discrimination.
Community Bank Freshwater - bendigobank.com.au | @communitybankfreshwater
We're a community bank that gives up to 80% of our profits back to the community through grants, sponsorships, scholarships and donations.
Fusion Pride Northern Beaches - fusionpride.org | @fusionpride
Fusion Pride Northern Beaches is building upon a healthy local LGBTQIA+ community through the pillars of inclusion, visibility and respect. We take a leading role in supporting the community development of local queer groups by offering means of meaningful social connection, education, events, advocacy and support networks.
MoWaNa Safe Space - mowana.org.au | mowanasafespace
An inclusive Safe Space for vulnerable struggling with Mental Health issues and loneliness. Mowana stands for Mona Vale, Warriewood and Narrabeen. Our Community-led Safe Space provides a warm, welcoming environment in which to reduce distress, it is staffed by our Mowana CARE Companions (MCC) who have either had their own lived experience of suicide, have supported someone else in crisis, or who have been bereaved by suicide.
ACON - acon.org.au | @aconnsw
We are a fiercely proud community organisation. For our entire history, the work of ACON has been designed by and for our communities. Established in 1985, our early years were defined by community coming together to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in NSW, and we remain committed to ending HIV for everyone in our communities. We do this by delivering campaigns and programs to eliminate new HIV transmissions. Supporting people living with HIV to live healthy and connected lives remains core to our work.
BUSINESSES + CREATORS
Paint Me Magic Face Painting - paintmemagic.com.au | paintme.magic
Welcome to Paint Me Magic, where creativity meets fun! Whether its for a party, event or just because, our unique designs are sure to bring joy and magic to every occasion!
MAINE+MARA - maineandmara.com | maineandmara
Step into a world of inclusion and visibility with MAINE+MARA at Fusion Pride Markets, and support local—our studio is just on Pittwater Road in Dee Why. Discover jewellery that transforms, from bold to beautifully understated Pride Flag pieces designed to celebrate every facet of your identity so you can feel seen, empowered, and proud.
Intuitive Medium Fiona and Jackie from The Art of Self Expression - intuitivemediumfiona.com | intuitive_medium_fiona | the.artofselfexpression
Connect and learn from Psychic and Face Reading services.
Meet Fiona, a Medium and intuitive oracle card reader known as the Storyteller of the Soul. My joy in life is to provide insight, inspiration, clarity, comfort and healing. I will also ensure we have some laughs along the way!
Meet Jackie, I practice the Art of Reading Faces. Discover yourself through your features and expression lines, Photo Face Split, Astrology, Name & Numerolgy!
StageArtz Theatre Company - stageartz.com.au | @stageartztc
Stage Artz Performing Arts School, based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, offers classes in drama, singing and musical theatre dance. The school opened in 2001, and has since become renowned for its high standard of productions. Students attend weekly classes and are given the opportunity to showcase their talents in concerts and productions, including the annual Glen Street Theatre Musical production which raises money for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.
A special thanks to our Fusion Pride Picnic sponsors + on-going supporters!
SPONSORS
Northern Beaches Council - northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | @beachescouncil
Goodwill Marketing - goodwillmarketing.au | goodwillmarketingau
NRMA - nrma.com.au | nrmainsurance
SUPPORTERS
Community Bank Freshwater - bendigobank.com.au | @communitybankfreshwater
Collaroy Tennis Club - collaroytennisclub.com.au
Freshwater Nutrition - linktr.ee/freshwaternutrition | @freshwaternutrition
Bunnings - bunnings.com.au | @Bunnings
Saga Hospitality Group - sagagroup.com.au | @sagagroupau
Rainbow Families - rainbowfamilies.com.au | @rainbowfamilies_au
This is a free event, however if you would like to make a donation to our community organisation please follow the prompts by selecting 'RSVP'. All donations, no matter how small, help in giving Fusion Pride the ability to continue to support our LGBTQIA+ community here on the Northern Beaches with more activations throughout the year.
Explore photos from previous Pride Picnics
We need volunteers - please check back on this page later, for sign up.
This is FREE, but registration helps us plan!