Description
🌈 SPECIAL EVENT 🌈
Red Heaven Presents: Above the Parade Party
Now in its 4th year and sold out every year so far, Above the Parade Party is back. This is Red Heaven’s all-inclusive VIP Mardi Gras dance party, held directly above the parade on Oxford Street. Celebrate above the chaos with the best seat in the house, right in the heart of the action.
On Saturday 6 March 2027, join us for an intimate, high-energy night of music, dancing and connection, done the Red Heaven way.
⚠️ Don’t miss out. This event has sold out three years in a row, and there are only 100 tickets. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Get in early and lock in your spot now so you’re not left watching from the street.
Your ticket includes unlimited re-entry all night, so you can come and go as you please.
📍 The Venue
Happy Talk Tiki Bar
The venue sits right above the Mardi Gras parade route at Taylor Square. For one night only, this lush, tropical-inspired space becomes a Red Heaven playground where you can dance, drink and watch the parade go by below. With limited capacity, this is a true VIP Mardi Gras experience.
🕔 Event Details
Event: Above the Parade Party 2027
Date: Saturday 6 March
VIP exclusive: 5:00pm to midnight
After midnight: the venue opens to the general public
Tickets: $130 each
Capacity: Strictly limited to 100 guests
🎶 Music & Dance
Let the rhythm take over as our DJs deliver a nonstop soundtrack of deep house, sexy beats, and Mardi Gras anthems designed to keep you moving all night.
DJs:
✨ Issy
✨ Movesamaze
✨ Kate Monroe
🍸 Drinks, Food, Vibes & Chemistry
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, settle into the tropical surroundings, and mingle with a confident, open-minded crowd who know how to do Mardi Gras properly. Bar food is available all night, so you can stay put and keep the party going.
🎟️ Tickets
This is a limited-capacity VIP event, and tickets will sell fast. Don’t leave it to the last minute.
Final Release Tickets: $130 each
NO REFUNDS
👗 What to Wear
It’s Mardi Gras — dress to express.
Bold, festive, playful, or RED. Bring your best look and your best energy.
🔥 The Experience
Above the Parade Party is a night of no judgment, just freedom, fantasy, and fun. Expect unforgettable moments, a packed dance floor, and the hottest Mardi Gras energy in town.
Secure your ticket and meet us above the parade.
Your Hosts,
Red Heaven Events
DJ Lineup
Issy
5pm-8pm Setting the tone for a night of decadence and debauchery… DJ Issy (a Red Heaven star and resident DJ for over ten years) will be opening the upstairs dancefloor in Arena. Known for his infectious energy and genre-bending sets, Issy is bringing the heat from the very first beat. Don’t be late.
Kate Monroe
8pm-10pm Widely celebrated as Australia's “First Lady of House,” Kate Monroe is one of the country's most iconic and respected house DJs, renowned for her signature sound, infectious energy and ability to keep dancefloors moving. As the original Red Heaven DJ, Kate has been part of the Red Heaven family since 2010, delivering unforgettable sets and helping shape the soundtrack to our events. A true icon of Sydney's LGBTQ+ dance music scene, Kate has a rich history with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, having performed at major celebrations including Mardi Gras parties, Sleaze Ball and Harbour Party. Her impressive credentials include warming up for the legendary Frankie Knuckles and serving as the Parade DJ for Foxtel's 2010 Mardi Gras broadcast. Kate's career has taken her to clubs and events across Australia and internationally, sharing the stage with house music legends including Bob Sinclar, Sandy Rivera, Erick Morillo and The Groove Junkies. With decades of experience and an undeniable connection with her audience, Kate knows exactly how to create the perfect party atmosphere.
Movesamaze
10pm-Midnight Returning once again to Above the Parade, DJ Movesamaze is back to deliver the closing set, bringing her signature funky house, disco and uplifting dancefloor grooves to our exclusive Sydney Mardi Gras celebration! A familiar face to the Red Heaven family, Movesamaze has also performed at previous Red Heaven events, delivering memorable sets and bringing her infectious energy to our dancefloors. Her return to Above the Parade promises another unforgettable performance. A dynamic presence in Sydney's house music scene, Movesamaze is known for her feel-good selections, funky basslines, soulful rhythms and disco-inspired beats that keep the dancefloor moving. Her performances have taken her to some of Sydney's favourite house music destinations, including Glass Island, Civic Underground, Carousel, House of Tatler and Manly Beach Club. With a love of classic house influences and fresh contemporary sounds, Movesamaze brings an uplifting energy and unmistakable party atmosphere to every performance. As the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade celebrations reach their peak, Movesamaze will take control of the decks for the closing set, keeping the energy soaring with her irresistible mix of funky house and disco grooves.
Major Sponsor
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