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.
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:
6 March - 22 March: Rainbow Windows of Wellington
14 March: Pride Youth Ball
15 March: Pride Hīkoi
15 March: Out in the City
15 March: Pooches in the Plaza
22 March: Pride Picnic
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.
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
Pride Hīkoi
Pride has always been, and will always be, a protest.
This hīkoi will allow us to march together into Out in the City
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.
Pooches in the Plaza (at OITC)
Who’s a good boy/girl/they? Yes you are, yes you are!
See Pōneke’s best pups on stage.
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.
Pride Picnic
Join us as we conclude the Wellington Pride Festival 2026 with a vibrant community picnic!
Dawn Ceremony
Join the Wellington Pride Festival and the Wellington Pride Parade to welcome the sun on the first day of Pride