This is our fourth year. It’s more than just a fantastic time.
You might even find, it’s a life-altering experience that changes how we see the world, and how the world sees us.
This year we make history by taking our (well-deserved) place in the centre of things – in Sydney’s Town Hall – with our banners all over the CBD.
Our theme for 2025 is “No Shame. No Apologies.”
Disability pride is a global movement that rejects the feelings of shame and inferiority that our society foists on us, and fights back by celebrating ourselves and empowering our communities. We join disabled persons around the world joyfully standing or sitting together and affirming our value and human rights.
Join us to be a part of history!
What’s happening:
We have performances and speakers, including rock princess Elly-May Barnes and pole dancing champion Deb Roach and films by Emily Dash.
We’ll also have workshops and political activities, a community arts and crafts contest, a disabled makers’ market, activity booths and more.
Enjoy the performances or take the opportunity to actively participate. As That’s the same people disabled people, be seen, be heard and be together in solidarity.
Allies are welcome and encouraged to celebrate and protest with us.
The Sydney Disability Pride Festival is free!
Supporter option: Choose to pay $10 for your ticket to support running future events, spreading our message further afield, and supporting the amazingly talented disabled people who are a part of our festival program.
Get your ticket now!
Who we are
The organisers are all volunteers with disabilities living in the Sydney area. We’ve received some funding this year, via a grant from City of Sydney.
The event is wheelchair accessible with nearby accessible stations, ramps, and toilets. Free and paid accessible parking is available, along with a taxi drop-off point. All stage performances will be Auslan interpreted, with some background noise present. Audio description is provided for people with low vision, and printed materials and tactile activities aim to support accessibility.
What past attendees have said:
“I was crying because Everyone on the panel had a story and it just resonated with me.”
CODA attendee
My favoutie public-facing event…my vibe…Having a disability I sometimes feel like a token…but being around all these people with disabilities definitely not here”: – Disabled attendee
