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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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…
Wellington LGBTQ+ Meetup Social
Join us for a relaxed and friendly get-together where good vibes and community shine bright! A safe, welcoming and inclusive space to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.
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.
Transcending - a Trans Pride Drag Show
A trans pride show with some of the best trans drag artists in the country.
1986
Now it’s time to sashay your way to Eva Pub for a full-throttle, high-camp celebration of Homosexual Law Reform 1986.
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.
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.
Lip Sync Assassins - A Drag Show Smackdown (Pride Edition)
Get ready for a drag showdown like no other this Pride Season, as Wellingtons Lip Sync Assassins hit the stage with high drama, higher heels, and killer performances that’ll leave you gagging for more!
Beer'n'Pride
A queer pub quiz featuring amazing quiz masters and drag artists! All proceeds go to Naming NZ to help young trans and non binary people pay for Name Changes and new IDs when they transition!
Drag Bingo & Open Drag Show
We will have bingo at 7:30 and after that we will have an open stage so people can do drag for the first time or if someone want to be a queen for the night this gig is th perfect place for them.
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.
Rainbow Wellington PRIDE social mixer
Join your community and the Rainbow Wellington team for a relaxed social mixer. An opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. Newcomers welcomed.
Pink Pony Club Rosé Party
Rose tasting with a delectable selection of wines. A DJ spinning tunes afterwards.
Coven: Wet
This is a pride dance party for sapphic, trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people, so let's get wet with pride.
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.
Pride Cocktail Making Class & Dinner
Pride Cocktail Making Class - Sangria drinks reception, then come behind the bar to make a classic cocktail of your choosing. Round off the 90 minute class with interactive party games and a fun quiz. A dinner with a set menu will follow the Cocktail Making Class.
ANTIFA'z: Masquerade/Cabaret
Inspired by Carmen Rupe's The Balcony, this year, Latin Cuirs and Vixen Temple unite forces to bring you ANTIFA'z: A Masquerde/Cabaret night + a party.
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!
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!
The Cha(i)se in Lace
A cheeky LGBTQ+ drag quiz night serving games, prizes, and live performances.
Werewolf
Join us for a social deduction party game where you'll lie, you'll defend yourself, you'll accuse others and try to stay alive. It's a very fun time.
Drag Bingo & Open Drag Show
We will have bingo at 7:30 and after that we will have an open stage so people can do drag for the first time or if someone want to be a queen for the night this gig is th perfect place for them.
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!
MX Capital Drag 2026 Heats
New Zealand’s longest-running drag competition returns, bigger and bolder than ever. Mx Capital Heats 2026 brings fierce drag artists to the stage serving looks, laughs, and show-stopping performances — all fighting for a place in the Capital spotlight.
Out in Brewtown
Get your glam on, feel gorgeous and bring the good vibes for a full-on party that celebrates our beautiful queer community! With pumping tunes and big energy in a space where we encourage you to express yourself and embrace your identity.
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.
WPF presents The Birdcage (1996)
Next up in our fundraising films: A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing, conservative parents.
WPF presents The Hunger (1983)
Continuing our fundraising films, The Hunger is full camp; queer tension and complexity. And beware: the encounters in this movie do not stick to heterosexual norms…