What’s happening
Wellington Pride Festival officially runs from 6 - 22 March, but you’ll find events here on either side of that as well, as Pride is not just a two week thing.
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1986
Now it’s time to sashay your way to Eva Pub for a full-throttle, high-camp celebration of Homosexual Law Reform 1986.
Wellington Pride Parade
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.
Ginger's Pop-up
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.
Saturdays at S&M's
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!
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.
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir open rehearsals
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir for rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together.
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.
Pink Pony Club Rosé Party
Rose tasting with a delectable selection of wines. A DJ spinning tunes afterwards.
Pride Youth Ball
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
Saturdays at S&M's
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!
Small Wheels Pride
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.
Out in the City
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.
Rainbow Baby Rock and Rhyme
Join us for a guided musical journey through all the colours of the rainbow!
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir open rehearsals
Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir for rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together.
The Glamaphones Open Rehearsal
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.
Sincerely, Queerly, Glamorous! Quiz Night
A queer-focused quiz night, with bonus art market and preview of works for auction the following evening. Licensed event, koha supper provided.
Saturdays at S&M's (Yes, this one’s on Friday)
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!
Celestial Mechanics
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.
Pride Picnic
Join us as we conclude the Wellington Pride Festival 2026 with a vibrant community picnic!
Hugo's Rainbow Show
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.