Browse Brisbane’s LGBTQ+ history by decade, from early community organising and activism through to the present day. Timeline items are drawn from moderated archive submissions and will grow as more community material is contributed.
1980s
1983
The Wickham Hotel: Fortitude Valley Icon
Fortitude Valley, BrisbaneThe Wickham Hotel has been synonymous with Brisbane's queer nightlife since the 1980s.
1985
The Sportsman Hotel: A Community Institution
Leichhardt Street, Spring HillThe Sportsman Hotel on Leichhardt Street has been a cornerstone of Brisbane's LGBTQ+ community since the 1980s.
1990s
1983
The Wickham Hotel: Fortitude Valley Icon
Fortitude Valley, BrisbaneThe Wickham Hotel has been synonymous with Brisbane's queer nightlife since the 1980s.
1985
The Sportsman Hotel: A Community Institution
Leichhardt Street, Spring HillThe Sportsman Hotel on Leichhardt Street has been a cornerstone of Brisbane's LGBTQ+ community since the 1980s.
1990
The First Brisbane Pride March, 1990
King George Square to Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBDAround 200 people marched through Brisbane's CBD in the city's first Pride March, just months after decriminalisation.
1991
Queensland Decriminalises Homosexuality
Queensland Parliament, BrisbaneQueensland became the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality on 19 January 1991.
1995
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Brisbane
BrisbaneThe Brisbane House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence brought queer activism and community service to Queensland.
2000s
1983
The Wickham Hotel: Fortitude Valley Icon
Fortitude Valley, BrisbaneThe Wickham Hotel has been synonymous with Brisbane's queer nightlife since the 1980s.
1985
The Sportsman Hotel: A Community Institution
Leichhardt Street, Spring HillThe Sportsman Hotel on Leichhardt Street has been a cornerstone of Brisbane's LGBTQ+ community since the 1980s.
1995
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Brisbane
BrisbaneThe Brisbane House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence brought queer activism and community service to Queensland.
2010s
1983
The Wickham Hotel: Fortitude Valley Icon
Fortitude Valley, BrisbaneThe Wickham Hotel has been synonymous with Brisbane's queer nightlife since the 1980s.
1985
The Sportsman Hotel: A Community Institution
Leichhardt Street, Spring HillThe Sportsman Hotel on Leichhardt Street has been a cornerstone of Brisbane's LGBTQ+ community since the 1980s.
2017
Marriage Equality: Brisbane Says Yes
Queens Gardens, Brisbane CBDThousands gathered at Queens Gardens in Brisbane as Australia voted Yes to marriage equality in 2017.
2020s
1983
The Wickham Hotel: Fortitude Valley Icon
Fortitude Valley, BrisbaneThe Wickham Hotel has been synonymous with Brisbane's queer nightlife since the 1980s.
1985
The Sportsman Hotel: A Community Institution
Leichhardt Street, Spring HillThe Sportsman Hotel on Leichhardt Street has been a cornerstone of Brisbane's LGBTQ+ community since the 1980s.
2021
Brisbane Pride March 2021 – Rainbow Flags on Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley, BrisbaneCommunity members marching through Fortitude Valley during the 2021 Brisbane Pride March with rainbow flags and signs calling for equality.
2022
Brisbane Pride Fair Day 2022 – New Farm Park
New Farm Park, BrisbaneCommunity groups celebrating at Brisbane Pride Fair Day 2022 in New Farm Park. A vibrant day of music, food, and…
2023
65th Queens Ball Awards Ceremony 2023
Brisbane City HallThe stage at the 2023 Queens Ball Awards Ceremony at Brisbane City Hall, celebrating outstanding LGBTQ+ community members.
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