What’s happening
Wellington Pride Festival officially runs from 5 - 21 March, but you’ll find our events here on either side of that as well, as Pride is not just a two week thing.
Prefer browsing on paper? Download a copy of our print programme for 2026. Please note the most up to date information will be online.
The majority of these events have been created by the community. However, the Wellington Pride Festival Committee produces the following Signature Events:
Friday 5 March: Dawn Ceremony
Sunday 7 March: Pride Picnic
Sunday 7 March: Pooches in the Park
5 March - 21 March: Rainbow Windows of Wellington
Saturday 13 March: Wellington Pride Parade
Sunday 14 March: Pride Hīkoi
Sunday 14 March: Out in the City
20 March: Pride Youth Ball
Free badge-making workshop at TWK
Join us for a free afternoon of badge making at Te Whare Kahukura in Lower Hutt. Hang out in a safe Rainbow space, get your craft on, make some new friends and come away with something shiny at the end of it!
How to make a Queer Zine that represents you
Join us for an exploration into the world of queer zines and self-publishing.
They Ate: Blueberry lemon loaf
In this free cooking class, we’re focusing on sweet treats, making blueberry lemon loaf.
Felt Your Flag
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).
Queer Craft Club
The first Queer Craft Club meet-up. Bring your craft project, we provide the snacks, tea, coffee and relaxed space.
Tour the Rainbow Windows of Wellington
Plan your own viewing of all the businesses in town taking part in Rainbow Windows of Wellington, and then vote for your favourites!
They Ate: Mediterranean Chicken with Couscous
In this free cooking class, learn to make Mediterranean Chicken with Couscous.