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: “Youth”

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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Karaone Putiputi with The Tīwhas
Mar
21

Karaone Putiputi with The Tīwhas

  • Ngā Pou Ruahine under the rawa, Earth Mothers, in Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui (map)
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Express yourself with Nōku te Ao Capital E and The Tīwhas, the premier girl group from Pōneke. Tamariki and rangatahi can show their true colours by creating vibrant paper flower crowns inspired by style icons Carmen Rupe and Marsha P. Johnson. Free, all welcome (best suits ages 8–15).

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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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