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.
Scroll to find events chronologically, filter by categories to align with your interests, or tags to match your accessibility needs. Otherwise you can download the full programme as a PDF.
Street Celebration
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.
ABSOLUT. Drag Bingo- Wellington Pride
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.
Pride Drag Brunch
Get ready for glam, glitter, and good times - we’re serving up two Saturdays of dazzling performances, delicious brunch, and nonstop fun!
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!
Pride Drag Brunch
Get ready for glam, glitter, and good times - we’re serving up two Saturdays of dazzling performances, delicious brunch, and nonstop fun!
Fat Queers Eating Cake
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.
ABSOLUT. Presents: "A Night of" Dinner & Burlesque- Pride Special
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!
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!
Pride Picnic
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.