Identical twins and power pop duo Tegan and Sara are heading to Australia in 2017 for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and an east coast tour.

The out and proud sisters, known for their hits Walking With A Ghost, Closer and Goodbye, Goodbye are the first artists to be announced for the official Mardi Gras after party.

Though the girls have not announced a west coast stop on the tour, Tegan and Sara will be heading to Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne celebrating their eighth album, Love You To Death, which features their synthy single Boyfriend and their brand new track Stop Desire. 

Tegan and Sara will be at the Mardi Gras After Party at Moore Park on Saturday March 4 2017. Tickets available from Ticketek.