Northside Bizarre
Schedule
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 am
UTC+11:00Location
21 Henry St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia | Melbourne, VI
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.Save the Date: Saturday 11 October 2025.
📌 Get Involved: 📌
🖤 Donate Leather Gear: Drop off donations at Thorne Harbour Health or The Laird for our legendary Leather & Treasure second hand market. Find a drop off point: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQGuT8AAm/
🧡 Donate Auction Items: Have something to contribute? We’re accepting items from queer makers, artists, and businesses. Register an item. Register an item: https://thorneharbourhealth-3.snapforms.com.au/form/northside-bizarre-2025-item-donation-form
🖤 Become a Sponsor: Support the event and connect with our vibrant community by sponsoring Northside Bizarre 2025. Email us at: [email protected]
📌 What to Expect: 📌
🧡 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.
