Get involved this World AIDS Day at a range of Red Ribbon Appeal events in Sydney and regional NSW. If you would like to have your Red Ribbon Appeal fundraising activity or event listed, contact us.
Friday 28 November 2025
Red Ribbon Appeal at Oxford Street Night Markets
Time: From 5pm
Address: Taylor Square, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Get your red ribbons at Oxford Street Night Markets. ACON will be turning this community hub red for the Red Ribbon Appeal. Support the appeal by buying a red ribbon and making a donation.
Red Party at Stonewall Hotel
Time: From 9pm
Address: Stonewall Hotel, 175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Come out on World AIDS Day eve and wear red at Stonewall Hotel’s annual Red Party. Sydney’s leading drag performers will donate their time and talents in support of the Red Ribbon Appeal. Entry is $5 donation to ACON at the door. Red Ribbon merchandise will also be available for purchase.
World AIDS Day Charity Event at Palms
Time: Open from 8pm
Address: 124 Oxford Street. Darlinghurst
A big night at Palms on Oxford, with DJ Anvi and DJ Hamo playing 8pm - 5am. Shows from 10pm - pole dancers Max, Onyx and An Dre. Performances by Faux Fur, Dakota Fannee, and Pinkie Promise. Entry fee will be donated to ACON and BGF.
Saturday 29 November 2025
Red Ribbon Appeal at Pride Square
Time: From 10am
Address: Pride Square, Newtown (just across from Newtown train station)
Get your red ribbons at Pride Square in Newtown. ACON will be turning this community hub red for the Red Ribbon Appeal. Support the appeal by buying a red ribbon and making a donation.
Universal Red Gala
Time: 9pm
Address: Universal Sydney, 85-91 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Popular gay nightclub Universal Sydney will be supporting the Red Ribbon Appeal with a special World AIDS Day fundraiser. There’ll be drag queens and performances. Support the appeal by buying a ribbon and making a donation.
Sunday 30 November 2025
Red Sunday at The Beresford
Time: From 2pm
Address: The Beresford, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills
Beresford Sundays will turn red to raise money for ACON’s Red Ribbon Appeal. Hosted by Mulan, there’ll be spot performances, games and raffles. Whether you make a donation or buy some of the Red Ribbon merchandise, you’ll be making a difference!
Monday 1 December 2025
World AIDS Day 2025
Time: From 6pm
Address: Barnet Long Room, Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney
Positive Life NSW, ACON and the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation invites you to join community members, allies, friends and family as we commemorate 2025 World AIDS Day! Let’s come together to celebrate and remember those we have lost from HIV/AIDS, show your support for all those who live with HIV, along with special guest speakers, entertainment and light refreshments.
For more information: contact@positivelife.org.au
Saturday 6 December 2025
Red Ribbon Appeal at The Pollys Club ‘Drag Tidings’
Time: From 7:30pm
Address: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
Long-running rainbow social group The Pollys Club will support the Red Ribbon Appeal at their Christmas party, ‘Drag Tidings’. ACON volunteers will be on hand to sell red ribbon pins and merchandise.
Sunday 30 November 2025
Day Party and Barefoot Bowls by Flashback Events
Time: 11am – 4pm
Address: 171a Molesworth Street, Lismore
Sausage sizzle with all proceeds going towards the Red Ribbon Appeal.
Monday 1 December (World AIDS Day)
Landmark Illuminations for World AIDS Day
This is a free event taking place at different landmarks across the Northern Rivers and Hunter regions, which are being lit up with red lights on or around World AIDS Day.- Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay – 30 November?& 1?December
Saturday 29 November
Drum It Up – LGBTQ+ Community Drum Circle
Time: 6pm - 7:15pm
Address: THE HIVE, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
ACON and Music for the mind will be partnering to deliver a free drumming circle workshop for World AIDS day.?Numbers are limited - register here.
Monday 1 December (World AIDS Day)
Landmark Illuminations for World AIDS Day
This is a free event taking place at different landmarks across the Northern Rivers and Hunter regions, which are being lit up with red lights on or around World AIDS Day.• Big Banana, Coffs Harbour – 1?December
• Macksville?Bridge, Coffs Harbour – 1?December
• Town Green, Port Macquarie – 1?December
• Town Hall Clock Tower, Newcastle – 1 December
Friday 5 December 2025
Red Ribbon Trivia at Bernie’s Bar
Time: 7:30pm – 9pm
Address: Bernie’s, 410 King St, Newcastle
ACON will be hosting Red Ribbon Trivia at Bernie's, followed by the Red Ribbon Disco.
Red Ribbon Disco at Bernie’s Bar, Newcastle
Time: From 9pm till late
Address: Bernie’s, 410 King St, Newcastle
Party on in the night and raise funds for a worthy cause at this Red Ribbon Disco Fundraiser!
Saturday 29 November
Wollongong and Regions AIDS Memorial Addition, Unanderra
Time: From 10:30am
Address: Wollongong Memorial Gardens, 176 Berkeley Road, Unanderra NSW
Please RSPV here, or contact Josef Garrington (ACON) for more information. Email: jgarrington@acon.org.au or call/text: 0437 651 752
Monday 1 December (World AIDS Day)
Medlow Bath AIDS Memorial Gathering, Medlow Bath
Time: 12pm
Address: Medlow Bath Park, 8 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath
Please RSVP by emailing Three Sisters at 3sisters.bookings@gmail.com for catering purposes
Tuesday 2 December
Regional Rainbow Luncheon, Wagga Wagga
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Address: Jungle Juke Hotel, 125 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga
Lunch provided by ACON, drinks available at bar prices. Please RSVP to Ben Tart at btart@acon.org.au by 19 November
Wednesday 3 December
No One Left Behind, World AIDS Day Reflections and Morning Tea, Wagga Wagga
Time: 10am - 11amAddress: Aboriginal Health Community Room, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Edward St, Wagga Wagga
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