Join us as we stand with Mana Whenua to open the Wellington Pride Festival 2025!

Bisexuelle is a fraudster and a phony and a top-class liar. Bisexuelle is a smokin' hot broad with a gun. But most of all, Bisexuelle is a madcap, laugh-a-minute exploration of marginalised identity.

And hot damn, was she something to write home about…

In this brand-new experimental solo show, join Tim as he explores what it really means to love yourself. Combining rituals, poetry, ancient goddesses, dinner plans, sacrificial shit, queer shit, shit, and facial massage, APHRODI-TIM will take you on a half-baked odyssey in the pursuit of self-acceptance and a slither of sanity.

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers is a fun-packed hour of popular tunes, played live as you've never heard them before - on the accordion. With a few original musical comedy songs mixed in, you're surely in for a night of fun!

An evening of drag, poetry, waiata, ballroom and laughter - hosted by Dame Jthan of the Tīwhas. Showcasing takatāpui realness and POC excellence - this event is one of a kind and for one night only!

Drawing on the divine feminine as a chameleon, witness urban POC artists take the stage, delving into the complex layers of femininity within themselves and one another. Utilising street dance as a potent tool for political expression, these performers confront gender and body politics, challenging colonial legacies and spotlighting indigenous perspectives on gender and femininity, dismantling and redefining the concepts shaped by colonialism.

Join Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown for a journey through the nebula of modern day bullsh*t. In this multi award-winning solo show Nicola navigates medical mayhem, while dodging declarations of love from romance scammers (who've failed to notice how gay she is) and grappling with the extraterrestrial chaos brought about simply by existing as a woman in 2025.

House of Ick is bursting at the seams with outrageous characters, c*nty musical numbers, visceral messy sketches, and the best cringe you could hope for.

It's your first meeting of Fist Club, an exclusive underground group of rebel girls & dykonic sapphics who pledge to make men cry and MILF's out of your mums.

Out at the Zoo is a family-friendly weekend, running from the 8^th to 9th of March, full of fun activities for our rainbow communities and wider allies.

The theme of Out at the Zoo is ‘celebrating the diversity of the living world – across both animals and people!’

Join us on this special 90-minute free walk tour to celebrate the people and movements that fought for a brighter future for rainbow communities.

Join us for stories and songs about being kind, inclusive, and expressing yourself however you choose.

To celebrate Pride this year join guest speaker Edward Cowley and exhibition curator Maddie Brooks Gillespie to hear stories from the life and times of Carmen Rupe, and gain a window into her legacy and the fabulous worlds she created.

Join us for a morning tea of meeting fellow queer artists and building queer art connections.

The first hour will be facilitated by the talented Creatif Kate, while the second hour will be a chill space to hang out and get to know more about those artists that you vibe with.

The celebration continues into the night with an exciting takeover of Lower Cuba Street. In collaboration with Ivy Bar, we highlight some of Wellington’s best drag performers, DJs, and local talent. This lively street party also features a fantastic food market, offering a taste of the city’s culinary delights.

Join Kita Mean and your favorite LGBTI DJs for a bingo brunch like no other! Expect outrageous performances, cheeky surprises, and non-stop entertainment that will have you laughing, singing, and gasping in delight.

Get ready for glam, glitter, and good times - we’re serving up two Saturdays of dazzling performances, delicious brunch, and nonstop fun!

Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! Best for two to ten year olds and our neurodivergent whānau, but even big kids will love this wholesome, goofy and glamorous experience.

Come meet and socialise with other fellow bi+ people in a calm and casual platonic environment.

Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! Best for two to ten year olds and our neurodivergent whānau, but even big kids will love this wholesome, goofy and glamorous experience.

Wellington's renowned Courtenay Place and Dixon Street serve as the perfect stage to celebrate our vibrant creativity and distinctive culture. The parade invites everyone to either participate or revel in the excitement of the energetic crowds.

Bisexuelle is a fraudster and a phony and a top-class liar. Bisexuelle is a smokin' hot broad with a gun. But most of all, Bisexuelle is a madcap, laugh-a-minute exploration of marginalised identity.

And hot damn, was she something to write home about…

In this brand-new experimental solo show, join Tim as he explores what it really means to love yourself. Combining rituals, poetry, ancient goddesses, dinner plans, sacrificial shit, queer shit, shit, and facial massage, APHRODI-TIM will take you on a half-baked odyssey in the pursuit of self-acceptance and a slither of sanity.

We have your favourite throwbacks and old school bangers waiting for you!

The first half of the evening will feature an inspiring panel discussion with prominent figures from our rainbow community, who will share their stories and insights on resilience and leadership.

The second half of the evening is all about connection and celebration. Guests can dance, mingle, and enjoy fab entertainment.

Drawing on the divine feminine as a chameleon, witness urban POC artists take the stage, delving into the complex layers of femininity within themselves and one another. Utilising street dance as a potent tool for political expression, these performers confront gender and body politics, challenging colonial legacies and spotlighting indigenous perspectives on gender and femininity, dismantling and redefining the concepts shaped by colonialism.

Join Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown for a journey through the nebula of modern day bullsh*t. In this multi award-winning solo show Nicola navigates medical mayhem, while dodging declarations of love from romance scammers (who've failed to notice how gay she is) and grappling with the extraterrestrial chaos brought about simply by existing as a woman in 2025.

House of Ick is bursting at the seams with outrageous characters, c*nty musical numbers, visceral messy sketches, and the best cringe you could hope for.

It's your first meeting of Fist Club, an exclusive underground group of rebel girls & dykonic sapphics who pledge to make men cry and MILF's out of your mums.

Out at the Zoo is a family-friendly weekend, running from the 8^th to 9th of March, full of fun activities for our rainbow communities and wider allies.

The theme of Out at the Zoo is ‘celebrating the diversity of the living world – across both animals and people!’

Join this skate park meetup including a Roller Pride Parade along the Marine Parade Waterfront path, as well as shared kai and kōrero.

Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! Best for two to ten year olds and our neurodivergent whānau, but even big kids will love this wholesome, goofy and glamorous experience.

Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! Best for two to ten year olds and our neurodivergent whānau, but even big kids will love this wholesome, goofy and glamorous experience.

Come make a splash, celebrate Pride and enjoy a safe, welcoming space for everyone in our community!

Celebrate Pride with zine-making, collage, and badge making! All materials are supplied.

Drop-in session for folks aged 14+

Come along to an amazing Queer Pub Quiz for this year’s Pride! All proceeds will go towards helping young trans and non-binary people update their identity documents when they transition!

Celebrate Pride with zine-making, collage, and badge making! All materials are supplied.

Drop-in session for folks aged 14+

Join us at Ivy Bar, Wellington's favorite queer bar, for an unforgettable night of karaoke magic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just here to belt out your favorite tunes, our welcoming vibe and supportive crowd make Ivy Karaoke the ultimate spot for self-expression and fun.

This queer celebration of community and the amazing mahi of Everybody Eats will feature a delicious three-course meal brought to you by food legends two girls, one taco, dazzling performances, and a chance to hit the dance floor in your best Studio 54-inspired attire. With disco anthems, toasts to Pride, and even a Best Dressed competition, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Join in our regular choir rehearsal and find out what we’re all about!

This is not your Grandma's Bingo!

Get ready to strut, dance, and bingo your way into a fabulous night of glamour, glitter, and giggles high above the city lights!

Join a discussion about a queer theology perspective on divine vulnerability.

Looking for a night of friendly competition and good vibes? Bring your A-game and join us for Wanna Smash, Bro!—an evening packed with board games, Nintendo Switch battles, and non-stop fun.

Grab your flag and join the parade for Flamboyance: a Hot Gay Cabaret!

Grab your squirrel friends and celebrate Wellington Pride with the campiest queens and sexiest kings as they slay the Gay Agenda. Let's have a kiki!

Reward yourself to a night of curiosity, calamity and cocktails as we embark on on the journey of burlesque fundamentals. The gloves a plenty, the feathers plumed and the bigger the better fans to get you hot and mood-ready. All this with a sprinkle of drag and comedy.

Get ready for glam, glitter, and good times - we’re serving up two Saturdays of dazzling performances, delicious brunch, and nonstop fun!

There’s so much strength and solidarity in members of marginalised communities getting together to have a joyous good time. Fat Queers Eating Cake! is a shared meal (please bring food to share, if you’re able), where you can gather with friends old and new, free of any diet talk or body shaming. 

An informal meetup for intersex, transgender, non-binary and others who are gender diverse, gender queer or gender questioning.

Our monthly after-hours Youth Night programme offers rangatahi the chance to explore and become comfortable in our library spaces with no other patrons around; this is a chance for young people to really be themselve in a safe space with no external judgement.

Hosted by young people with support from the wider rainbow community, the Youth Ball is an annual event for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 13 - 18.

Step into a world of glamour, sensuality, and artistry with "A Night Of..."—an enchanting burlesque cabaret experience that will captivate, seduce, and delight this Wellington Pride!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Gods & Myths themed Drag Show during Wellington Pride! Whether you pray to Hecate, Kali, Jesus, or No One, watch as the Gods and Monsters of old congregate, celebrate and party like no one is watching. 

All are invited to this special morning of celebrating the diversity across God's creation! Coinciding with the Wellington Pride Festival, this service will be a bit different from our normal Sunday worship service, with adapted liturgies, prayers, and songs that celebrate those that don't fit into the neat and tidy boxes which society so often prescribes.

How about a ramble through Zealandia with a rainbow community walking group that’s open to all?

Join us for a day at the beach on 16 March to celebrate Wellington Pride Festival!

Whether you are a queer woman, sapphic, trans, gender queer or don’t fit the binary, this event is for you.

Join us on this free 90-minute community walk-tour as we trace Carmen's Wellington years (1967-1980).

Learn about Carmen's landmark 1966 court case, her race to become Mayor of Wellington in the 1970s, and how she supported and offered a safe harbour to Wellington's Takatāpui LGBTQIA+ Rainbow communities.

Join us for the purrfect evening celebrating the launch of The Cat Operators Manual book - filled with feline fun, laughs, and happiness.

A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

We turned the fun up to 11 and decorum down to a sensual 2.4 at The DIRTY LITTLE SECRET DRAG QUIZ (Pride Edition), hosted by the iconic mega mix maestro Braiden Butter!

Join us at Ivy Bar, Wellington's favorite queer bar, for an unforgettable night of karaoke magic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just here to belt out your favorite tunes, our welcoming vibe and supportive crowd make Ivy Karaoke the ultimate spot for self-expression and fun.

Chosen Family are the people who understand you, lift you up, celebrate you, help you, and love you, without the need for biological bonds. This event is an invitation to come together, find joy, and celebrate the family you've made with people you have found.

This queer celebration of community and the amazing mahi of Everybody Eats will feature a delicious three-course meal brought to you by food legends two girls, one taco, dazzling performances, and a chance to hit the dance floor in your best Studio 54-inspired attire. With disco anthems, toasts to Pride, and even a Best Dressed competition, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Join us for The Pōneke Pride Poetry Slam - showcasing & celebrating our LQBTQIA+ community in the capital! 

We welcome Queer Wordsmiths and Rainbow allies alike to watch/judge/compete in a friendly, 2 round poetry competition. Ages 16+

A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

This is not your Grandma's Bingo!

Get ready to strut, dance, and bingo your way into a fabulous night of glamour, glitter, and giggles high above the city lights!

Our quizzes are themed (announced on the night) but expect 4 epic rounds of pop culture and general knowledge including a pretty pictures round, and our infamous music round! All created by our local quiz writer to test your knowledge and hurt your sides! NO SPORTS QUESTIONS

Looking for a night of friendly competition and good vibes? Bring your A-game and join us for Wanna Smash, Bro!—an evening packed with board games, Nintendo Switch battles, and non-stop fun.

Get ready for the Wellington Pride Festival Hikoi and create a sign that celebrates your rainbow identity, inclusivity, and making a statement. For ages 14-18

Glamour meets Genius as Selina Simone takes to the microphone with our four-round Quiz! Watch out as she tests your brains and gets your pulse racing with her stunning signature drag performances and silly little mini-games xx

A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

A fabulous night of drag performances from some of the hottest dragsters in Pōneke, performing music from former Disney channel stars!

Your favourite teen sensations ; Miley, Demi, Selina with a few extra special guests!

Be part of our all-day family friendly fair event with over 80 stalls, stage performances, delicious food and drink and a jam-packed day of LGBTQIA+ celebration and vibes.

A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

Get ready to celebrate Pride with SLAY: Pride Dance Party, an electrifying drag show that’s set to dazzle and delight!

Come down for a solidarity march with our trans* and gender minority whānau for rights to gender-affirming healthcare. The energy of our Hīkoi focuses on the Government’s recent push to restrict access to puberty blockers.

Join us as we conclude the Wellington Pride Festival 2025 with a vibrant community picnic! This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and whānau in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

Come along to an amazing Queer Pub Quiz for this year’s Pride! All proceeds will go towards helping young trans and non-binary people update their identity documents when they transition!

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.