Join us for a heated, heart-opening yoga class that welcomes everyone. This is a koha class, open to all bodies and all levels — whether you’re brand new or a regular on the mat.

In this free cooking class, learn to make Mediterranean Chicken with Couscous.

Join us for a heated, heart-opening yoga class that welcomes everyone. This is a koha class, open to all bodies and all levels — whether you’re brand new or a regular on the mat.

Cahoots Workshop is a space exclusively for gender minorities and women where we teach, learn and share practical skills. We'll be open on 5th/6th March for folks to come in and make all the big, bright queer things you'll need for the Pride Parade and the rest of the festival!

Join the Wellington Pride Festival and the Wellington Pride Parade to welcome the sun on the first day of Pride

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

Cahoots Workshop is a space exclusively for gender minorities and women where we teach, learn and share practical skills. We'll be open on 5th/6th March for folks to come in and make all the big, bright queer things you'll need for the Pride Parade and the rest of the festival!

Let’s build, let’s create, let’s have pride! Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your rainbow masterpieces. For tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.

Join us for a relaxed and friendly get-together where good vibes and community shine bright! A safe, welcoming and inclusive space to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.

Bad Girls brings Anna Dobbie and Meaghan Fisher, two of Wellington’s best new comedians, together for a one-hour show exploring gender, sexuality, what’s up with Brooke van Velden, the fascinating world of number plates, and perhaps the most unique striptease you’ve ever experienced.

A world-first theatre project entirely devised by members of the Ace/Aro/Aspec community.

A trans pride show with some of the best trans drag artists in the country.

Celebration of Spiral Collectives’ 50th anniversary with an exhibition featuring 19 significant figures from their herstory.

Now it’s time to sashay your way to Eva Pub for a full-throttle, high-camp celebration of Homosexual Law Reform 1986.

Show your support as we march for Pride at the Wellington Pride Parade! Cheer on the fabulous procession through Courtenay Place and Dixon Street, finishing at the iconic Cuba Street Rainbow Crossing. Then, dance in the streets with live DJs and performers.

Join for a fun evening of music, lights and roller-dancing on the disco floor! Skate hire is available on the night, with safety gear.

Bad Girls brings Anna Dobbie and Meaghan Fisher, two of Wellington’s best new comedians, together for a one-hour show exploring gender, sexuality, what’s up with Brooke van Velden, the fascinating world of number plates, and perhaps the most unique striptease you’ve ever experienced.

A world-first theatre project entirely devised by members of the Ace/Aro/Aspec community.

Ginger’s Pop-Ups celebrates lesbian culture while being wholeheartedly inclusive of our FLINTA* whānau and the wider rainbow community 🧡 Expect connection, conversation, and a dancefloor that doesn’t quit.

Join DJ Hiriwini from 9 pm as he takes over the dancefloor with gay anthems and flashback nights - music from 80's law reform to now.
It's time to party like it's 1986!

Get ready for a drag showdown like no other this Pride Season, as Wellingtons Lip Sync Assassins hit the stage with high drama, higher heels, and killer performances that’ll leave you gagging for more!

Join us for a heated, heart-opening yoga class that welcomes everyone. This is a koha class, open to all bodies and all levels — whether you’re brand new or a regular on the mat.

The first Queer Craft Club meet-up. Bring your craft project, we provide the snacks, tea, coffee and relaxed space.

Using guided listening and simple activities, participants explore connection, presence, and respectful ways of relating.

Felt Your Flag is a relaxed, beginner-friendly needle felting workshop where you make a small pride flag piece (patch, keyring, or mini wall hanging). All materials provided. Suitable for ages 8+ (under 14s supervised).

Come along and make your own Queerings. These are pride themed earrings made in the style of old school friendship bracelets, by knotting threads together.

Celebration of Spiral Collectives’ 50th anniversary with an exhibition featuring 19 significant figures from their herstory.

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

A queer pub quiz featuring amazing quiz masters and drag artists! All proceeds go to Naming NZ to help young trans and non binary people pay for Name Changes and new IDs when they transition!

Celebrate Wellington Pride at the library with a special craft project that tamariki will surely enjoy! For tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.

Follow along with an instructor step-by-step to create a lovely pride painting!

Learn more about Tūhura | The HIVE, our makerspace, then spend a relaxing afternoon painting the colours of your favourite Pride Flag on a wooden creature fresh from our laser-cutter!
For young people aged 13-18.

Let’s build, let’s create, let’s have pride! Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your rainbow masterpieces. For tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.

Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir for rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together.

Come along and design and stich your own embroidered motif!

In this free cooking class, we’re focusing on sweet treats, making blueberry lemon loaf and pear crumble.

Wellington Embroiderers’ Guild hosts monthly speakers, shows members’ embroidery work, runs a sale table, and we stitch together and socialize. For Pride Month we are hosting Steven and Arlo of Chosen Family Project to present and share with us all the hard work that the community of crafters have put into this project.

Karaoke Night at Ivy Bar!

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

Chosen Family Night returns to Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum for a vibrant evening filled with queer history, art and community.

Hosted by Lilly Loudmouth, the festivities include rainbow history tours, drag and music performances, dirty poetry reading and wholesome crafts.

All welcome. Valid ID required for cash bar.

A social get together with Proud Voices On Screen - come along and meet other lgbtqia+ voices in the Aotearoa screen industry. Open to all experience levels including tertiary students and those wanting to learn more about the industry.

We will have bingo at 7:30 and after that we will have an open stage so people can do drag for the first time or if someone want to be a queen for the night this gig is th perfect place for them.

CampGround: Wellington's beloved monthly LGBTQIA+ comedy showcase celebrates Pride with our finest queer comedians! Since 2019, we've been the city's dedicated platform for rainbow talent—from polished pros to brilliant newcomers. Join us for laughter, community, and unapologetically queer jokes and stories.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafts and chats. Explore different Pride Flags and make a friendship bracelet.

Put your creative skills to the test to explore the diversity in the animal kingdom and design and build your rainbow masterpiece.

Join your community and the Rainbow Wellington team for a relaxed social mixer. An opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. Newcomers welcomed.

Join The D*List for a special Q&A screening of Fiona Clark: Unafraid, where we will be joined by Fiona herself.

Fiona Clark: Unafraid tells the story of how the photographer overcame censorship, homophobia, sexism, and vision loss to become one of our most respected social documentarians.

Rose tasting with a delectable selection of wines. A DJ spinning tunes afterwards.

This is a pride dance party for sapphic, trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people, so let's get wet with pride.

Trans and allies, let's get together to defend the right to puberty blockers while appreciating our amazing trans, nonbinary, intersex and takatāpui talent! This event starts with a market of crafts and arts, followed by bands, then the R18 evening will have comedians, drag performances and DJs! Fundraising for PATHA.

Meet outside Maranui Cafe for a stroll along the South Coast for as long as we feel like it. We will head towards Island Bay and then when we are ready for a chat and coffee or equivalent, we will stop (or turn around) and frequent one of the many cafes along the way.

The studio is a place of making, process, excitement, challenge. Full of colour and energy, queerness and embodied creativity, this event invites you in for an hour, to witness a new installation, artworks, and hear a poetry performance by the artist about how it all happens in this special place.

This 1-hour session combines strength training with functional exercises to build power, endurance, and confidence—all in a supportive and affirming space.

Fat Queers Eating Cake! is a shared meal for fat queers of all genders to gather with friends old and new, free of any diet talk or body shaming.

Marking 40 years since the Homosexual Law Reform Act in 1986, this free walking tour traces Aotearoa’s journey toward equality. From the first 1967 reform meeting to Parliament today, discover the people, struggles, and triumphs that shaped our communities — honouring courageous ancestors, activists, and allies who paved the way.

A place for anyone attracted to more than one gender (collectively referred to as “bi+”) to come meet and socialise with other fellow bi+ people in a calm and casual platonic environment. Also open to those questioning their orientation and allies.

Pride Cocktail Making Class - Sangria drinks reception, then come behind the bar to make a classic cocktail of your choosing. Round off the 90 minute class with interactive party games and a fun quiz. A dinner with a set menu will follow the Cocktail Making Class.

Get ready for the Pride Youth Ball, the most exciting and inclusive event for LGBTTQIA+ youth in Wellington! This year’s theme: Queeros - Icons of Pride

Inspired by Carmen Rupe's The Balcony, this year, Latin Cuirs and Vixen Temple unite forces to bring you ANTIFA'z: A Masquerde/Cabaret night + a party.

Join DJ Hiriwini from 9 pm as he takes over the dancefloor with gay anthems and flashback nights - music from 80's law reform to now.
It's time to party like it's 1986!

Pride has always been, and will always be, a protest.

This hīkoi will allow us to march together into Out in the City

Come and join Ngā Wīra Iti Collective, the lively, vibrant, and diverse small wheels communities of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, for a bunch of small wheels activities on the waterfront! Seaside Skates and Richter City Roller Derby will have stalls at Out in the City, there'll be a Roller Pride Parade, skate sessions, demonstrations, a mini roller disco, and an opportunity to give skating a go and get some pointers.

Join us for a heated, heart-opening yoga class that welcomes everyone. This is a koha class, open to all bodies and all levels — whether you’re brand new or a regular on the mat.

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

Who’s a good boy/girl/they? Yes you are, yes you are!

See Pōneke’s best pups on stage.

Inspired by Fire Island Tea Dances, a vibrant daytime celebration for Wellington Pride! This inclusive event brings together diverse, dance-music-loving queers for a high-energy experience. Enjoy top-tier DJ sets, queer fashion flair, and a super fun, welcoming vibe that feels like home. It's the perfect party before dark!

Celebrate Wellington Pride at the library with a special craft project that tamariki will surely enjoy! For tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.

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

A cheeky LGBTQ+ drag quiz night serving games, prizes, and live performances.

Bring your friends or come on your own to meet other cinema-loving queers! No registration required, everyone welcome.

Join us for an exploration into the world of queer zines and self-publishing.

Join us for a guided musical journey through all the colours of the rainbow!

Learn more about Tūhura | The HIVE, our makerspace, then spend a relaxing afternoon painting the colours of your favourite Pride Flag on a wooden creature fresh from our laser-cutter!
For young people aged 13-18.

Let’s build, let’s create, let’s have pride! Put your creative skills to the test to explore the diversity in the animal kingdom and design and build your rainbow masterpiece.

For tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.

Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir for rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together.

“From the amethyst outlook my situation is devilishly fascinating, but it cannot be permanent.” – Katherine Mansfield, 1907

Following the success of 2025’s The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing, dive deeper into Mansfield’s queer identity from the perspectives of two generations of Wellington writers.

Join us for a social deduction party game where you'll lie, you'll defend yourself, you'll accuse others and try to stay alive. It's a very fun time. 

Karaoke Night at Ivy Bar!

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

Dive into an exploration of rainbow authors and characters!
We meet fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews!
For bookworms of all genders aged 11+.

This year marks 40 years since Wellington’s first Gay & Lesbian Fair - a gathering that helped spark the Pride movement and paved the way toward visibility, equality, and belonging. To honour this milestone, Everybody Eats invites you to 40 Years at the Table: a one-night, four-course Pride dinner celebrating four decades of courage, resistance, visibility, and community.

Join Wellington’s rainbow community choir for an open rehearsal. Experience some of our favourite warm-ups, dive into learning a new piece together, and chat with some singers during the tea break. We are a non-auditioned choir and singers of all abilities are welcome. Sheet music will be available for visitors.

We will have bingo at 7:30 and after that we will have an open stage so people can do drag for the first time or if someone want to be a queen for the night this gig is th perfect place for them.

As We Do by Ronald Trifero Nelson is set in 1987 Wellington, just after Homosexual Law Reform. This staged reading follows Sam and Trevor navigating the risky, often funny world of gay cruising, HIV anxiety, and desire.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of crafts and chats. Explore different Pride Flags and make a friendship bracelet.

Let’s build, let’s create, let’s bloom!
Put your creative skills to the test and create your ideal rainbow garden or bouquet.
For tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome

Long before mainstream representation, these pocket-sized figures carried bold, subversive stories within their plastic frames. From trailblazing toys of the '70s to accidental gay icons of the '90s, discover how queer history found its place on the toy shelf.

A queer-focused quiz night, with bonus art market and preview of works for auction the following evening. Licensed event, koha supper provided.

Come and join us for two hours of joyful resistance on small wheels! Relive the nostalgia of the mid to late 20th Century with a playlist of classic hits! Tickets and Ticketing information available through Seaside Skates website.

As We Do by Ronald Trifero Nelson is set in 1987 Wellington, just after Homosexual Law Reform. This staged reading follows Sam and Trevor navigating the risky, often funny world of gay cruising, HIV anxiety, and desire.

Join DJ Hiriwini from 9 pm as he takes over the dancefloor with gay anthems and flashback nights - music from 80's law reform to now.
It's time to party like it's 1986!

Showcasing for sale the works of Rainbow, Queer and takatapui artists. From small art market items to paintings, this promises to offer plenty of creativity to feast your eyes on!

Express yourself with Nōku te Ao Capital E and The Tīwhas, the premier girl group from Pōneke. Tamariki and rangatahi can show their true colours by creating vibrant paper flower crowns inspired by style icons Carmen Rupe and Marsha P. Johnson. Free, all welcome (best suits ages 8–15).

Come and decorate your own rainbow themed cookies! Learn some new techniques in a fun small group setting and then take your creations home with you.

Join us for this special 90-minute walking tour honouring international trailblazer Georgina Beyer (1957–2023). Explore central Wellington locations that shaped her remarkable journey, and discover a defiantly optimistic story of resilience, courage, and lived experience—used to challenge injustice and change the world for the better.

Felt Your Flag is a relaxed, beginner-friendly needle felting workshop where you make a small pride flag piece (patch, keyring, or mini wall hanging). Suitable for ages 8+ (under 14s supervised).

Join us for an exploration into the world of queer zines and self-publishing.

A social meetup for intersex, transgender and gender diverse people.

Get your glam on, feel gorgeous and bring the good vibes for a full-on party that celebrates our beautiful queer community! With pumping tunes and big energy in a space where we encourage you to express yourself and embrace your identity.

After-hours fun at the library! Join us to make friends, chat to a librarian about your favourite queer literature, and enjoy pizza, gaming, badge-making, and quiet spaces to chill in. Youth Nights are for young people aged 14–18 so be prepared to show your school ID at the door.

Roll into Pride with Pōneke’s very own Richter City Roller Derby as they join forces with Queer & Takatāpui Roller Derby to bring a really exciting bout.

Fundraising auction of the art of Rainbow, Queer and Takatapui artists. Licenced event. Koha supper provided.

Get ready to dance among the stars as you celebrate Wellington Pride like never before. Celestial Mechanics is Space Place’s dance party under the dome. Lose yourself under immersive 360° planetarium visuals and live music with DJs Hiriwini and Karl Moser. R18.

As We Do by Ronald Trifero Nelson is set in 1987 Wellington, just after Homosexual Law Reform. This staged reading follows Sam and Trevor navigating the risky, often funny world of gay cruising, HIV anxiety, and desire.

Come and join a cosy evening poetry reading featuring a host of queer, trans and Takatāpui voices as part of Wellington Pride Festival!

Join us for a heated, heart-opening yoga class that welcomes everyone. This is a koha class, open to all bodies and all levels — whether you’re brand new or a regular on the mat.

Join us as we conclude the Wellington Pride Festival 2026 with a vibrant community picnic!

A drag show for kids about the science of rainbows!

Try drawing together in a welcoming and fun space!

A musical, magical adventure exploring the science of the skies above. Expect original songs and stories, and of course outrageous costumes in this novel rainbow-reading-style experience about the magic of meteorology. Hugo's Rainbow Show is for everyone! But best for two to ten year olds and our neurodivergent whānau.

The Labyrinth of the Moons, a joyful Argentinian documentary about trans motherhood, trans childhood, and the labyrinth of identity.

Join us for a heated, heart-opening yoga class that welcomes everyone. This is a koha class, open to all bodies and all levels — whether you’re brand new or a regular on the mat.