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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They Ate: Bulgogi beef lettuce wraps & basic sauce making
In this free cooking class, learn to make bulgogi beef wraps and basic sauces.
They Ate: Mediterranean Chicken with Couscous
In this free cooking class, learn to make Mediterranean Chicken with Couscous.
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…
We're Weird for Other Reasons
A world-first theatre project entirely devised by members of the Ace/Aro/Aspec community.
Transcending - a Trans Pride Drag Show
A trans pride show with some of the best trans drag artists in the country.
We're Weird for Other Reasons
A world-first theatre project entirely devised by members of the Ace/Aro/Aspec community.
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!
Make your Own Queerings
Come along and make your own Queerings. These are pride themed earrings made in the style of old school friendship bracelets, by knotting threads together.
Pride in Kilbirnie: Paint
Follow along with an instructor step-by-step to create a lovely pride painting!
HIVE Tour and Takeover for Teens
Learn more about Tūhura | The HIVE, our makerspace, then spend a relaxing afternoon painting the colours of your favourite Pride Flag on a wooden creature fresh from our laser-cutter!
For young people aged 13-18.
Make your Own Embroidered Motifs
Come along and design and stich your own embroidered motif!
They Ate: Blueberry lemon loaf and Pear Crumble
In this free cooking class, we’re focusing on sweet treats, making blueberry lemon loaf and pear crumble.
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.
Fiona Clark: Unafraid - Screening and Q&A
Join The D*List for a special Q&A screening of Fiona Clark: Unafraid, where we will be joined by Fiona herself.
Fiona Clark: Unafraid tells the story of how the photographer overcame censorship, homophobia, sexism, and vision loss to become one of our most respected social documentarians.
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.
Protection-Connection: A live studio happening
The studio is a place of making, process, excitement, challenge. Full of colour and energy, queerness and embodied creativity, this event invites you in for an hour, to witness a new installation, artworks, and hear a poetry performance by the artist about how it all happens in this special place.
QueerFit Collective - Pride Week Workout
This 1-hour session combines strength training with functional exercises to build power, endurance, and confidence—all in a supportive and affirming space.
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
The Cha(i)se in Lace
A cheeky LGBTQ+ drag quiz night serving games, prizes, and live performances.
HIVE Tour and Takeover for Teens
Learn more about Tūhura | The HIVE, our makerspace, then spend a relaxing afternoon painting the colours of your favourite Pride Flag on a wooden creature fresh from our laser-cutter!
For young people aged 13-18.
Page Turners Teen Book Club: Pride Edition
Dive into an exploration of rainbow authors and characters!
We meet fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews!
For bookworms of all genders aged 11+.
As We Do - A Play Reading
As We Do by Ronald Trifero Nelson is set in 1987 Wellington, just after Homosexual Law Reform. This staged reading follows Sam and Trevor navigating the risky, often funny world of gay cruising, HIV anxiety, and desire.
Pride Roller Disco
Come and join us for two hours of joyful resistance on small wheels! Relive the nostalgia of the mid to late 20th Century with a playlist of classic hits! Tickets and Ticketing information available through Seaside Skates website.
As We Do - A Play Reading
As We Do by Ronald Trifero Nelson is set in 1987 Wellington, just after Homosexual Law Reform. This staged reading follows Sam and Trevor navigating the risky, often funny world of gay cruising, HIV anxiety, and desire.
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 at the Zoo
Out at the Zoo is a family-friendly weekend, running from the 21st to 22nd of March, full of fun activities for our rainbow communities and wider allies.
The theme of Out at the Zoo is ‘celebrating the diversity of the living world – across both animals and people!’
Rainbow Cookie Decorating + morning tea
Come and decorate your own rainbow themed cookies! Learn some new techniques in a fun small group setting and then take your creations home with you.
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.
As We Do - A Play Reading
As We Do by Ronald Trifero Nelson is set in 1987 Wellington, just after Homosexual Law Reform. This staged reading follows Sam and Trevor navigating the risky, often funny world of gay cruising, HIV anxiety, and desire.
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.