OPENING CEREMONY

• Participation and interaction
• Local & International artists along with a massed choir
• Short speeches by key organisations, sponsors and officials
• Sport performances

SPORTS

We have planned 36 sport events including Dragon Boat Racing, Dodgeball, eSports, and Trail Running.

Read here more about our Sports program.

FESTIVAL VILLAGE

This is the heart of the Festival, open to everyone with thousands of visitors per day.

• Accreditation
• Community zones
• Arts & Culture performances
• Medal and award celebrations
• Marketplace
• Sponsor corner
• Memorial quilt

ARTS & CULTURE EVENTS

• Daily performances
• Gala concert
• Art exhibitions
• Memorial events

Read here more about our Arts & Culture program.

CLOSING CEREMONY

• Celebration and performances with all participants
• Short speeches by key organisations, sponsors and officials
• Flag handover to host city of Gay Games XII in 2026