Virgin Australia Pride Flight is returning to the skies in 2027, with seats now on sale across two key celebration flights departing Melbourne and Brisbane to Sydney on Friday 5 March 2027.
Now in its seventh consecutive year, Pride Flight will once again bring together LGBTQIA+ community and allies from all over the country to kick-off Australia’s largest annual gay and lesbian festival at 35,000 feet. The celebrations will also continue on the ground across Sydney with a line-up of new pride events hosted by the airline and its venue partners.
Pride Flight services departing Melbourne and Brisbane can be booked here for $289 one way in Economy and include:
- Departure gate parties;
- Bottomless beverages~;
- Sponsor giveaways;
- DJ music and drag entertainment by pride royalty, DJ Harry K, Beverly Kills, Freya Armani, Kora Kurvacious and Karen From Finance with more to be announced;
- Free Virgin Australia flights and holidays for the best dressed guests; and
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Complimentary VIP entry and three free drinks to the official Pride Flight Landing Party (after party) at The Beresford.
Pinterest PredictsTM theme to be revealed
For the first time, Virgin Australia is partnering with Pinterest to shape the official theme for Pride Flight 2027. Powered by Pinterest Predicts™, Pinterest’s annual forecast of the trends poised to shape culture, style and creativity, the theme will be revealed in December 2026 – giving guests the chance to get ahead of the curve, build their mood boards and plan their Pride looks well before take-off. Following previous themes including Disco Rodeo and Sky High Disco, the 2027 theme promises to bring an even bolder dose of fun, self-expression and creativity to this much-loved annual celebration.
New Pride Flight events and experiences line-up on sale now
Virgin Australia and its venue partners have opened bookings for two new events taking place on Saturday 6 March 2027, extending the Pride Flight 2027 celebrations beyond the skies:
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The Bero Drag Brunch presented by Virgin Australia and Absolut (from 11:45am)
The celebrations (and the recovery!), will continue at The Bero Drag Brunch presented by Virgin Australia and Absolut.
For $119 per person, guests can bring their favourite queens to watch their favourite queens over a three-course shared brunch menu, with a two-hour beverage package, and music and drag entertainment. -
The Virgin Australia x Kinselas Parade Viewing Party (from 6:00pm)
Guests will be able to watch the Southern Hemisphere’s largest annual gay and lesbian parade from the best seat in the house at the Virgin Australia x Kinselas Parade Viewing Party.
Darlinghurst’s iconic Kinselas venue will put guests in the heart of the action, with uninterrupted balcony views over Taylor Square and the Parade. The event includes cocktail finger foods and grazing platters, bottomless drinks and entertainment by DJ Harry K, Beverly Kills, Freya Armani and Kora Kurvacious.
Stay and save with IHG Hotels & Resorts
As the official accommodation partner of Pride Flight 2027, IHG Hotels & Resorts is helping guests make a weekend of the celebrations. Eligible Velocity Frequent Flyer members can save 15 per cent^ on stays across brands including InterContinental, Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and more.
To access the offer, Velocity members simply need to click through to the What’s News section of their My Velocity account.
Pinnacle Foundation charity donation
Virgin Australia will also continue its multi-year partnership with The Pinnacle Foundation, with $10,000 from Pride Flight ticket sales supporting educational scholarships for LGBTQIA+ youth, helping provide access to mentoring, education and future opportunities.
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Virgin Australia Chief Customer Officer and Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO, Andrew Cleary, said Virgin Australia is proud to continue its support of Pride Flight, an event that has become a much-anticipated celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community.
“Pride Flight was a home-grown idea from our people at Virgin Australia, and it’s incredible to see how it has grown into an event that our team, our guests and the community look forward to every year,” said Mr Cleary.
“It’s a great example of what we do best, bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and bringing that extra bit of Virgin Australia flair along the way.
“We’re looking forward to making Pride Flight 2027 our biggest yet, with new on-the-ground experiences around the main event and more ways for our guests to celebrate from the moment they step onboard and throughout the weekend,” he said.
Speaking of pride, Mr Cleary said: “Pride Flight is a celebration of inclusion, and a reminder that we all have a part to play. We want Virgin Australia to be a place where our team, our guests and the communities we serve feel welcome every day. We’re proud of that commitment and the progress we continue to make. Pride Flight is a great testament to that.”
