Events at Wellington Pride Festival 2025
There’s all kinds of things happening over the month of March, from large scale to small. Have a hunt and find what’s good for you.
Wellington Pride Festival is producing Kuru Pounamu, the Youth Ball, Out in the City, and the Hīkoi and Pride Picnic. All other events are created by our community.
Scroll to find events chronologically, filter by categories to align with your interests, or tags to match your accessibility needs. Otherwise you can download the full programme as a PDF.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Join performance artist Vixen Temple and historian Kerryn Pollock of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga on a journey through Mansfield’s sensual diary entries and sapphic-coded short stories, moving through the rooms in the home of her birth, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in Thorndon.

Beer'n Pride - a Naming NZ Quiz fundraiser
Come along to an amazing Queer Pub Quiz for this year’s Pride! All proceeds will go towards helping young trans and non-binary people update their identity documents when they transition!

Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit
A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

Pride Picnic
Join us as we conclude the Wellington Pride Festival 2025 with a vibrant community picnic! This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and whānau in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Pride Hīkoi
Come down for a solidarity march with our trans* and gender minority whānau for rights to gender-affirming healthcare. The energy of our Hīkoi focuses on the Government’s recent push to restrict access to puberty blockers.

SLAY: A Drag Dance Party (Pride Edition)
Get ready to celebrate Pride with SLAY: Pride Dance Party, an electrifying drag show that’s set to dazzle and delight!

Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit
A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

Painting on Tapa with Whenua Pigments
Create your own wearable tapa badge to take home and contribute to a collective art piece to show your pride.

Strike a pose and learn to vogue
Celebrate Rainbow Pacific Pride by immersing yourself in Ballroom sub-culture. Learn the technique of Vogue and Runway with the 'Kiki House of Marama'.

Out in the City
Be part of our all-day family friendly fair event with over 80 stalls, stage performances, delicious food and drink and a jam-packed day of LGBTQIA+ celebration and vibes.

Disney Channel Divas
A fabulous night of drag performances from some of the hottest dragsters in Pōneke, performing music from former Disney channel stars!
Your favourite teen sensations ; Miley, Demi, Selina with a few extra special guests!

Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit
A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

Drag Quiz with Selina Simone @Ivy Bar
Glamour meets Genius as Selina Simone takes to the microphone with our four-round Quiz! Watch out as she tests your brains and gets your pulse racing with her stunning signature drag performances and silly little mini-games xx

Using Counting Ourselves: Wellington Event
The 2025 Counting Ourselves reportand Māori fact sheet have just been released, and we’re holding a community event to talk about using Counting Ourselves.

Make Yourself Heard: The Art of Signwriting
Get ready for the Wellington Pride Festival Hikoi and create a sign that celebrates your rainbow identity, inclusivity, and making a statement. For ages 14-18

Thinking outside the coconut shell
Join us for a free talanoa (conversation, workshop, wānaga) with Moana Vā – Navigators of Pacific Pride!

Screening: Five Films For Freedom
Watch five powerful short films from Aotearoa, Indonesia, the USA, and the UK, screening on repeat to coincide with the Manalagi residency weekend and Pride in the City events.

Wanna Smash, Bro?
Looking for a night of friendly competition and good vibes? Bring your A-game and join us for Wanna Smash, Bro!—an evening packed with board games, Nintendo Switch battles, and non-stop fun.

DRAG QUIZ NIGHT with Olivia Dreams @fortunefavours
Our quizzes are themed (announced on the night) but expect 4 epic rounds of pop culture and general knowledge including a pretty pictures round, and our infamous music round! All created by our local quiz writer to test your knowledge and hurt your sides! NO SPORTS QUESTIONS

Drag Bingo with Selina Simone @DLS
This is not your Grandma's Bingo!
Get ready to strut, dance, and bingo your way into a fabulous night of glamour, glitter, and giggles high above the city lights!

Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit
A dinner, a relationship on the rocks, a séance gone awry, what could possibly go wrong?

Wellington City Libraries Presents: The Pōneke Pride Poetry Slam!
Join us for The Pōneke Pride Poetry Slam - showcasing & celebrating our LQBTQIA+ community in the capital!
We welcome Queer Wordsmiths and Rainbow allies alike to watch/judge/compete in a friendly, 2 round poetry competition. Ages 16+

Dinner on the Dancefloor - A Disco Drag Extravaganza
This queer celebration of community and the amazing mahi of Everybody Eats will feature a delicious three-course meal brought to you by food legends two girls, one taco, dazzling performances, and a chance to hit the dance floor in your best Studio 54-inspired attire. With disco anthems, toasts to Pride, and even a Best Dressed competition, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Chosen Family Night
Chosen Family are the people who understand you, lift you up, celebrate you, help you, and love you, without the need for biological bonds. This event is an invitation to come together, find joy, and celebrate the family you've made with people you have found.

Ivy Karaoke
Join us at Ivy Bar, Wellington's favorite queer bar, for an unforgettable night of karaoke magic! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just here to belt out your favorite tunes, our welcoming vibe and supportive crowd make Ivy Karaoke the ultimate spot for self-expression and fun.

DRAG QUIZ with Braiden Butter @DLS
We turned the fun up to 11 and decorum down to a sensual 2.4 at The DIRTY LITTLE SECRET DRAG QUIZ (Pride Edition), hosted by the iconic mega mix maestro Braiden Butter!