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.
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.
Rainbow Windows of Wellington
5 - 21 March 2026
Explore colourful windows all over the city as retailers celebrate Pride with us, and vote for your favourite to win great prizes!
Pride Picnic
7 March 2026
Hang out in the Bontanic Gardens with us during a chill afternoon suitable for the whole family.
Out in the City
14 March 2027
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.
Pooches in the Plaza
14 March 2027
They’re all good dogs, Bront, but our panel of judges will decide who is the goodest of the good. Hosted by hospitality legends Scotty & Mal, Pooches in the Plaza takes place on the Datacom stage at Out in the City. Register your pup to take part!
Pride Youth Ball
20 March 2027
Get ready for the Pride Youth Ball, the most exciting and inclusive event for LGBTTQIA+ 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.