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.

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Pride Movie: Moonlight
Mar
18

Pride Movie: Moonlight

In this acclaimed coming-of-age drama, a young man who grows up poor, Black and gay in a rough Miami neighborhood tries to find his place in the world. Chairs are provided, but bring pillows/beanbags/blankets/snacks/drinks if you would like to set up a cozy spot on the floor.

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Celebration of Queer Spirit Church Service
Mar
16

Celebration of Queer Spirit Church Service

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.

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Fat Queers Eating Cake
Mar
15

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. 

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Out at the Zoo
Mar
9

Out at the Zoo

Out at the Zoo is a family-friendly weekend, running from the 8th 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!’

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FRISKY Fantasy - Wellington Pride Parade Afterparty 2025
Mar
8

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.

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Nicola Brown - Space Invaders
Mar
8

Nicola Brown - Space Invaders

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.

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Prowl
Mar
8

Prowl

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.

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Ginger’s Lesbian Pop-up Event: Wellington Pride Edition
Mar
8

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.

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