Northside Bizarre Returns!
01 Apr 2025
Save the Date: Saturday 11 October 2025 - ticket registration details coming soon!
After a six-year hiatus, Northside Bizarre returns in full force!
This iconic kink and fetish street party is making a long-awaited comeback at The Laird Hotel and surrounds in Abbotsford, bringing together queer communities for a day of playful debauchery, community celebration, and crucial fundraising for Thorne Harbour Health.
Get Involved
Save the Date: Saturday 11 October 2025 - ticket registration details coming soon
Donate Leather Gear: Drop off donations at Thorne Harbour Health or The Laird for our legendary Leather & Treasure second hand market
Donate Auction Items: Have something to contribute? We’re accepting items from queer makers, artists, and businesses. Email us at: events@thorneharbour.org
Become a Sponsor: Support the event and connect with our vibrant community by sponsoring Northside Bizarre 2025. Email us at: events@thorneharbour.org
What to Expect
Northside Bizarre has something for everyone:
- VicBears BearBQ – sizzling sausages with sizzling bears
- Masterbaker – the most deliciously cheeky bake-off in Melbourne
- Dykes on Bikes – on cloakroom and ID check duties (with added attitude)
- Rubber pups, dunk tanks, strip-teasing auctions, and more
Whether you’re a seasoned kinkster or simply curious, it’s the perfect way to dip your toes (or boots) into something new – all while supporting a great cause.
Why It Matters
Northside Bizarre raises vital funds for Thorne Harbour Health’s services, including the David Williams Fund for people living with HIV. Over the years, the event has raised tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to community support and our long-standing partnership with The Laird.
“It’s a fundraiser, first and foremost – but also a day that brings so many of our tribes together. There’s simply nothing else like it,” – Cal Hawk, Thorne Harbour Health
MON October 21, 2019