What’s happening
Wellington Pride Festival officially runs from 6 - 22 March, but you’ll find our events here on either side of that as well, as Pride is not just a two week thing.
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The majority of these events have been created by the community. However, the Wellington Pride Festival Committee produces the following Signature Events:
6 March - 22 March: Rainbow Windows of Wellington
14 March: Pride Youth Ball
15 March: Pride Hīkoi
15 March: Out in the City
15 March: Pooches in the Plaza
22 March: Pride Picnic
MarkeT4T / parTy4T: a fundraiser for PATHA
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.
Campground Rainbow Comedy Night
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.
Chosen Family Night
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.
Bad Girls
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.
Bad Girls
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.
Gemma vs The Normal Worms
Deep in the bowels of the Lost Worm Galaxy, two humans struggle to end all war. But first, they must escape from the stifling influence of... The Normal Worms. 15 hilarious audio episodes, infecting a mind near you…