Perth 2030 Gay Games XIII
Sport & Culture
The Perth GGXIII Sport and Culture Program will showcase the energy of the Gay Games movement, the natural beauty of Western Australia, and the strength and diversity of LGBTQ+ communities from around the world.
Cultural
Events
Perth is filled with natural beauty along with ingrained cultural beauty. The city is in love with arts, sport, and connection to its First Nations people. We are looking to expand our cultural events on offer to show the world what it is like to be alive, right here in Western Australia.
The below is a sneak peek into what’s to come.
Pink Flamingo
A vibrant celebration of queer performance, colour, music and community pride.
Gala Choral Chorus
A powerful choral event bringing LGBTQIA+ voices together in harmony and celebration.
Band & Orchestra Extravaganza
A large-scale music showcase featuring bands, orchestras and community performers.
Cheerleading Spectacular
A high-energy performance event celebrating cheer, movement, teamwork and visibility.
Rainbow Memorial Run
A reflective community run honouring remembrance, resilience and pride.
Memorial Moment and Memorial Quilt
A meaningful moment of remembrance, storytelling and community connection.
Photography Exhibit
A visual showcase capturing LGBTQIA+ stories, sport, identity and place.
Archival Display
A curated display celebrating history, legacy and the Gay Games movement.
Exhibition Sport – Australian Rules Football
A uniquely Australian sporting showcase introducing visitors to Australian Rules Football.
Village Parties
Community celebration events bringing participants, supporters and visitors together.
With Her – Inclusive Women-Only Social
A dedicated inclusive social space celebrating women, connection and belonging.
Opening Ceremony
The official opening celebration welcoming the world to Perth 2030 Gay Games XIII
Closing Ceremony
A final celebration of pride, participation, friendship and legacy.
This is just the beginning, with more announcements about events, performers, activations and cultural experiences to come.
Sport Events
Compete. Participate. Belong.
Artistic Swimming
A graceful aquatic event combining strength, synchronisation, music and performance.
Diving
A precision-based aquatic event showcasing skill, control and athletic courage.
Open Water Swim
A scenic endurance swim celebrating open-water participation and challenge.
Swimming
A cornerstone Gay Games sport welcoming swimmers across a range of events and abilities.
Water Polo
A fast, tactical and team-driven aquatic sport full of energy and intensity.
Marathon
A long-distance road event celebrating endurance, determination and personal achievement.
Half Marathon
A popular distance for runners seeking challenge, community and celebration.
10km Road Race
A competitive and accessible road race for runners of varying experience levels.
5km Road Race
A welcoming road race suitable for participation, pride and community spirit.
Dodgeball
A fun, fast-paced team sport built on agility, strategy and energy.
eSport
A digital competition space celebrating gaming, strategy, connection and inclusion.
Field Hockey
A team sport combining speed, skill, coordination and tactical play.
Figure Skating
A performance-based ice sport celebrating artistry, movement and technical excellence.
Football
A global team sport bringing players together through competition and community.
Golf
A social and competitive sport set across some of Western Australia’s beautiful courses.
Kickball
A fun and accessible team sport built on participation, energy and community.
Martial Arts
A multi-discipline combat sport program celebrating skill, respect and discipline.
Netball
A dynamic team sport known for speed, precision, teamwork and inclusive participation.
Pickleball
A fast-growing paddle sport combining fun, agility, strategy and accessibility.
Powerlifting
A strength sport celebrating personal power, discipline and technical lifting.
Roller Derby
A bold, high-contact team sport known for strategy, speed and community culture.
Rugby 7s
A fast and physical team sport showcasing speed, teamwork and resilience.
Softball
A social and competitive bat-and-ball sport for teams and communities.
Sport Climbing
A climbing discipline testing strength, technique, problem-solving and determination.
Squash
A fast indoor racquet sport requiring speed, endurance and sharp decision-making.
Tennis
A major Gay Games sport combining competition, social connection and global participation.
Triathlon
A multi-discipline endurance event combining swim, bike and run.
Volleyball
A high-energy team sport celebrating skill, communication and teamwork.
Wrestling
A strength and technique-based sport grounded in discipline, resilience and respect.
Track & Field
A broad athletics program featuring running, jumping and throwing events.
Badminton
A fast racquet sport built on agility, precision, speed and strategy.
Basketball
A major team sport celebrating athleticism, teamwork, pride and competition.
Beach Volleyball
A sand-based team sport combining athleticism, energy and summer atmosphere.
Bowling
A social and competitive sport welcoming players across skill levels.
Bridge
A strategic card game celebrating focus, partnership and mental skill.
Cheer
A performance-based sport showcasing strength, synchronisation, spirit and teamwork.
Cycling – Road
A road cycling event celebrating endurance, strategy and Western Australian landscapes.
Cycling – Criterium
A fast, technical circuit cycling event built for speed and excitement.
Dancesport
A vibrant dance competition celebrating rhythm, performance, partnership and expression.
Please Note:
The sports and cultural events listed above are part of the Perth 2030 Gay Games XIII planning framework and are subject to change. Final events may be adjusted, added, removed, or updated based on venue availability, participant demand, international sporting requirements, operational planning, funding, community consultation, event capacity, safety considerations and other factors between now and 2030. Thank you for your understanding.