Put your feet up Diva - it’s been a long week for you hospo legends and we’re here to help you let your hair down over $5 house beer, wine and spirits when you show your RSA!

Shows from 11pm with Tina Bikki & Jacqui St Hyde

We’re sending out another incredible Mardi Gras in style at the Universal Superclub!

Shake of those post-Mardi Gras jitters and party with some of our Divas and DJ’s on the strip - to all of your favourite dancefloor hits.

FREE ENTRY

DJS:
Erfaan
Division 4
Neil Hume

Divas:
Sia Tequila
Eli Crawford
Coco Jumbo
Jacqui St Hyde

Shake off those post Mardi Gras jitters - you’ve got more dancing to do!

Keep the party going with Pomara Fifth & Crystal Ball from 3pm.

Followed by Sunday Shananigans!

DJ Wasteland & DJ Dyan Tai

Young Hearts run FREE - Catch the action this Mardi Gras Saturday on the iconic Oxford Street route, then where else would you rather be but with family at Universal! We have some of Sydneys most showstopping drag, and DJ’s to keep you up on your feet until the early morning!

$20 Entry - tickets available on the door.

Performers:
| Champagne
| Sia Tequila
| Eli Crawford
| Coco Jumbo
| Hannah Conda

DJ:
| Neil Hume
| Division 4

Happy Mardi Gras!
Oxford Street's biggest celebration continues into Oxford Street's favourite dance destination, DÉJÀVU!

Celebrating Sydney Mardi Gras, DÉJÀVU- Mardi Gras Parade Afterparty showcases big room sounds and world-class production with the best in local and international talent.

Line up to be announced...

GAYM HOUSE RULES:
When you attend our events you agree to follow our House Rules, failure to do so will see you removed from the venue with no refunds and in extreme cases banned from returning again.
Strictly 1 person per toilet cubicle
Treat staff and other partygoers with respect
Don’t touch our performers
VALID driver’s license/passport required upon entry (either physical document or service NSW app- no photos or screenshots)

10:00pm - 7:00am | VIP Bottle Service Available | Cloakroom & merchandise Available | ID Scanners in use | NSW RSA Standards Apply | Line-up is subject to change

We acknowledge the traditional custodians on the land which we gather, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

This Mardi Gras is shaping up to be one of the best and GROOVIEST yet! Join us before the parade for shows with April Mae June & Cassandra the Queen and get ready to celebrate!

DJ Wasteland & DJ Division 4

Friday 01st March 2024

Happy Mardi Gras! To celebrate we’re brining you one of our most colossal Sanctuary’s yet. We believe our queer spaces are sacred, so we’ve assembled some of the hottest DJ’s and Drag acts in the business to get you dancing, keep you loving and feel you RADIATING!

See Kryptonite show off one of his incredible Freak Circus acts at Midnight. Then from 1am say Sawadee Kha to Lada Marks, Whyan, Jason & Dillon from 1am in One Night in Bangkok! Then at 2am - all the way from Bangkok we have the winner of Drag Race Thailand Season 2 - Angele Anang in one of her first Australian Shows!

FREE ENTRY

Performers:
| Kryptonite - 12am
| Angele Anang (Thailand) (feat. Stevie & Whyan) - 2am

DJ’s:
| G Blade
| DJ ENN (Brisbane)
| Neil Hume

Show: One Night in Bangkok- 1am
| Lada Marks
| Whyan
| Jason
| Dylan

Hosted by: Keira Billie

Temperatures rising and Universal bar is just the place to let off some of that steam!

Friday 23rd from 10pm join Vybe and Carmen Geddit as they take you disco dancing at Disco Inferno. And clear the floor as we welcome all the way from Thailand - Angele Anang!

DJ Johny Blue Boy & Division 4 playing hits all night!

$10 Fireball, Sheepdog & Mango Shota!

Don’t be a D*ck - Drink Responsibly!

Step into the enchanting world of Mabuhey! Australia, where Filipino Drag excellence takes centre stage in a dazzling showcase featuring the luminaries of Drag Race Philippines Season 1.

For one night only, join us for an unforgettable event where diversity takes the spotlight, and the transformative power of drag brings people together in a celebration of uniqueness and talent.

GET TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/COAPR

Meet and Greet - 6pm

Performance - 8pm

Performers:
Precious Paula Nicole

Gigi Era

Brigiding

Minty Fresh

Lady Morgana

Hosted by: Cassandra the Queen

Get GROOVY with the girls on Mardi Gras Thursday - at the hottest disco in town Thursday night Fever!

Dress to impress in your most dazzling and daring outfits – from glitter and glam to sequins and sparkles, the more extravagant, the better!

With hits from DJ Johny Blue Boy keeping you dancing into the night - and some stellar disco shows by Spacehorse, Eli Crawford and Jacqui St Hyde.

The bulging pre Mardi Gras jocks, sports & fetish meat-up is back.
Dirty beats. Sexy gear. Zero attitude.

Join 100’s of like-minded guys into guys & their LGBTQIA+H friends, stripped down to their sexiest gear for sweaty d-floor grinds at Oxford St mega club, Universal.

// Line-up

Expect our signature xtra dark'n'dirty tech & deep house soundtrack all night long with DJs announced soon.

// Dress Code

Jocks, sports & fetish gear encouraged.

// Crowd

We welcome zero attitude guys into guys & their LGBTQIA+H (heterosexual) friends, of any race, body type, gender and age 18+. As long as you're up for d-floor grinds to dark'n'dirty tech & deep house amongst a sea of sweaty jocks, sports & fetish gear, then you'll fit in.

// More Info

✚ cloakroom included
✚ 7+hrs of dark'n'dirty tech & deep house
✚ Universals pimped up tech & sound
✚ LGBTQIA+ friendly security & staff
✚ xtra bursting venue kit out

For more info about us, who's welcome, what to wear and more, head to brute.club.

👑 Introducing The Crown - A new drag Pageant 👑

Witness the fiercest entertainers compete in a range of categories, showcasing who has the best looks, talent and who can think on their feet! This is not your average drag competition - this is deciding ROYALTY!

Hosted by Sydney Drag ROYALTY - Charisma Belle & Carmen Geddit.

The stage is set for a dazzling display of creativity, individuality, and unparalleled entertainment as our competitors compete for a chance at $5000 thanks to our friends at Little Creatures!

Here's what you can expect at The Crown:

Spectacular Performances: Prepare to be dazzled by jaw-dropping performances that push the boundaries of drag artistry. Our competitors will leave you spellbound with their charisma, mesmerizing moves, and sensational looks.

Epic Showdowns: The competition will be fierce, the stakes will be high, and only one will emerge victorious, claiming The Crown!

Insta-Worthy Moments: Expect glitz, glamour, the sheer spectacle – Don’t miss your photo op!

Audience Interaction: Your cheers, applause, and support matter! Be part of the action as the audience plays a crucial role in determining who will take home The Crown. Your energy could make all the difference!

Inclusive Celebration: Diversity should be celebrated! This competition is open to all drag artists!

📆 Save the date and join us for The Crown Drag Pageant at Universal – where the stage is set for an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of sass! 👑

The Fiercest Family Face-Off

Join Keira Billie & Champagne as they take turns at an evening of high-energy, high-heels, and high-fashion Tonight from 7.30pm in the Universal Bar.

We've surveyed 50 drag queens and it's now it's your turn to see if you can pick the top answer for each category! Free to play and drink vouchers to be one each week!

Put your feet up Diva - it’s been a long week for you hospo legends and we’re here to help you let your hair down over $5 house beer, wine and spirits when you show your RSA!

Shows from 11pm with Faux Fur & Marilyn Mootrub!

GLITCH! A night full of all your favourite gamer classics - with our friends at Sydney Gaymers, 1v1 your friends over a game of Mario Kart, manoeuvre a game of Jenga or play Wii sports on the Universal Big Screen!

Lvl UP this Monday because this Glitch is SUPER! Take part in our Super Smash Bro’s Tournament for your chance to win $200.

Join us for a cheap drink over a few of your favourite board and video games! Every Monday from 6pm!

Hosted by Jenna Fluid!

Sunday Shenanigans - Sydney’s Favourite Queer Open Night - is every Sunday night. See some of Sydney’s hottest up and coming queer artists perform alongside the occasional Sydney LEGEND!

This weeks theme is Songs from Home - a celebration of multiculturalism. To perform bring your song on a USB and ask to see Karma Bites!

Money, mystery and MURDER! Saturday’s newest soirée follows these two mob-wives on the run hiding in plain sight - on stage! From the minds of Eli Crawford and Sia Tequila see this high energy dance extraordinaire on stage every Saturday night at Midnight!

And then stick around for Mirage by the fabulous. Champagne!

Outfits:
@jaxhyde

Track:
@airheadaudio

Video Content:
@morillamedia

Production:
@caineonlights

Photography:
@petezimagez_photography

Stay fierce and fabulous this Friday at Sanctuary! We believe our queer spaces are sacred, so we’ve assembled some of the hottest DJ’s and Drag acts in the business to get you dancing, keep you loving and feel you RADIATING!

FREE ENTRY

Performers:
| Marilyn Mootrub - 12am
| Tina Bikki - 1am

DJ’s:
| Johny Blue Boy
| Jake Kilby
| Gay Nanna

Show: Royaltea- 2am
| Kryptonite
| Eli
| Rhys

Hosted by: Coco Jumbo

Fireball Fridays are every Friday night in the Universal bar! Join Vybe & Carmen Geddit from 10pm and enjoy great tunes, camp shows & $10 Fireballs all night long!

Fireball Fridays & Universal Sydney present Glamourise!

A celebration of LGBTIQA+ pride and Inspired by the iconic ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ and the Ziegfeld musical theatres of yesteryear.

Fridays 10:30 & 11:30pm

Turn back the clock to a time of preHERstoric hunter-gatherers every Thursday night in the Universal Bar!

Starring Spacehorse, Eli Crawford & Jacqui St Hyde and set in the land before time, we learn that even the FIERCEST cave-women needs a little sparkle...

Showtimes at 10:30PM & 11:30PM!

You Found Me! Kick off Mardi Gras 24 with out Sanctuary Britney Party! Celebrating the relaunch of Britney Spears Fantasy fragrance, come along for a night of Britney shows, bangers and giveaways! Dress in your best Britney inspired LEWKS and you could walk away with a bottle all of your own! We believe our queer spaces are sacred, so we’ve assembled some of the hottest DJ’s and Drag acts in the business to get you dancing, keep you loving and feel you RADIATING!

FREE ENTRY

Performers:
| Cassandra The Queen - 12am
| Charisma Belle - 1am

DJ’s:
| Jake Kilby
| G Blade
| Simon Rooke

Show: Fantasy- 2am
| Eli Crawford
| James Vidigal
| Stevie G

Gogo’s:
| Sia Tequila
| Vybe

Hosted by: Coco Jumbo