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:

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Tea Dance
Mar
15

Tea Dance

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!

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MarkeT4T / parTy4T: a fundraiser for PATHA
Mar
14

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.

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Chosen Family Night
Mar
12

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.

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Frisky Pride Wellington
Mar
7
to Mar 8

Frisky Pride Wellington

Continue Wellington Pride Parade's celebrations at FRISKY PRIDE, the official parade afterparty. FRISKY PRIDE will be the perfect opportunity to dance the night away, dressed in head-to-toe rainbow glam, and to celebrate unapologetic queerness alongside the rest of our beautiful community.

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