Important dates for Wellington Pride Festival 2026

This page will be updated as plans for the Festival progress. Our aim is to be transparent about deadlines and give you plenty of time to get involved.

2025

September

• Initial applications for events opened

• Call for performers for Out in the City

October

• Stall applications open for Out in the City

November

• Festival programme launched

2026

March

• Festival 6 - 22 March 2026

  • 6 March: Dawn ceremony

  • 6 March: Opening gala

  • 14 March: Youth Ball

  • 15 March: Out in the City

  • 21 March: Pride Hīkoi

  • 21 March: Pride Picnic