Our Signature Events are produced with love by the Wellington Pride Festival committee.
Wellington Pride Festival is for the community, by the community. But some events are too big and/or too important and need to be produced by a central point. That’s us! And these are our events.
Opening Dawn Service
Gala Opening
Pride Youth Ball
Out in the City
Pride Hīkoi
Pride Picnic
Hau Tupua - Wellington Pride Opening Service
Dawn - 6 March 2026
Join us as we stand with Mana Whenua to open the Wellington Pride Festival 2026.
Opening Gala
6 March 2026
Details TBC
Pride Youth Ball
14 March 2026
Get ready for the Pride Youth Ball, the most exciting and inclusive event for LGBTQIA+ youth in Wellington!
This vibrant celebration is all about letting your true colors shine in a safe and welcoming space, and a night filled with music, dancing, and pure joy. Whether you're strutting your stuff on the dance floor or making new friends, the Pride Youth Ball is your chance to celebrate who you are with a community that embraces diversity and pride.
Out in the City
15 March 2026
Be part of our all-day family friendly fair event with stalls, stage performances, delicious food and drink and a jam-packed day of LGBTQIA+ celebration and vibes.
If you’re coming into Te Whanganui-ā-Tara for Pride, you don’t want to miss this event - it’s our biggest, and it’s free! Come down and hang out, can’t wait to see you there.
Pride Hīkoi
21 March 2026
Pride has always been and will always be a protest. Join us.
Details TBC.
Pride Picnic
21 March 2026
Join us as we conclude the Wellington Pride Festival 2026 with a vibrant community picnic!