🌈 Fusion Pride Picnic 2026 🌈

🌈 The Fusion Pride Picnic is back for its 4th year! 🌈

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

Meet Fiona and Jackie, your guides to greater clarity and self-discovery. Fiona brings insight through clairvoyant card readings, helping you find inspiration and vision. Jackie specialises in the ancient arts of Face Reading and Astrology, revealing the wisdom written in your features and stars. Fiona and Jackie look forward to offering the guidance and perspective you're seeking for a more aware and empowered 2026!

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

Community Bank Freshwater - bendigobank.com.au | @communitybankfreshwater

ACON - acon.org.au | @aconnsw

Goodwill Marketing - goodwillmarketing.au | goodwillmarketingau

NRMA -  nrma.com.au | nrmainsurance

SUPPORTERS

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 and North Sydney with more activations throughout the year.

Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Fusion Pride Picnic!

Warmly,

Charity, Peta, Sean, Emily & Deb
Fusion Pride Founding Members

STAY CONNECTED

Website: fusionpride.org
Email: hello@fusionpride.org
Instagram: @fusionpride
Facebook: Fusion Pride NB

Please Note: Photos and videos will be captured during this event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify one of our Fusion Pride volunteers on the day.