Events at Wellington Pride Festival 2025
There’s all kinds of things happening over the month of March, from large scale to small. Have a hunt and find what’s good for you.
Wellington Pride Festival is producing Kuru Pounamu, the Youth Ball, Out in the City, and the Hīkoi and Pride Picnic. All other events are created by our community.
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The Big Gay Retro Disco
We have your favourite throwbacks and old school bangers waiting for you!
Ginger’s Lesbian Pop-up Event: Wellington Pride Edition
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.
FRISKY Fantasy - Wellington Pride Parade Afterparty 2025
It will be the perfect opportunity to dance the night away, dressed as your wildest fantasy, and celebrate unapologetic queerness alongside the rest of our beautiful community. Embracing one's identity and celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride involves the freedom to express oneself authentically - and FRISKY Fantasy will be just this - a night none of us will forget.
Dinner on the Dancefloor - A Disco Drag Extravaganza
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!
Drag Bingo with Olivia Dreams @DLS
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!
Pride Youth Ball
Hosted by young people with support from the wider rainbow community, the Youth Ball is an annual event for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 13 - 18.
DRAG QUIZ with Braiden Butter @DLS
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!
Chosen Family Night
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.
Dinner on the Dancefloor - A Disco Drag Extravaganza
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!
Drag Bingo with Selina Simone @DLS
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!
SLAY: A Drag Dance Party (Pride Edition)
Get ready to celebrate Pride with SLAY: Pride Dance Party, an electrifying drag show that’s set to dazzle and delight!