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.

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:

Filtering by: “Music”

Hugo's Rainbow Show
Mar
22

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.

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The Glamaphones Open Rehearsal
Mar
19

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.

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Small Wheels Pride
Mar
15

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.

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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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