Wellington Pride Festival is incredibly proud to present our 2025 opening show KURU POUNAMU.

An evening of drag, poetry, waiata, ballroom, and laughter - hosted by Dame Jthan of the Tīwhas. Showcasing takatāpui realness and POC excellence - this event is one of a kind and for one night only!

Featuring:

• Tīwhanawhana

• The House of Marama

• The Tīwhas

• Myrtle Montgomery

• King Chloe Tamekehu

• Renae Williams

• Robin Yablind

• Faux Femm

• Maria Richman

• Foxy Cleopatra.

Friday 7 March 2025

7.30pm

Wellington Opera House

Tickets available on Ticketmaster.

Accessibility

Because The Opera House is a historic venue, there is no elevator access.

Access to the Dress Circle is via two flights of stairs and access to the Gallery is via an additional four flights of stairs. If this is going to be an issue, please contact us ahead of time.

Wheelchair access

The Opera House has eight accessible spaces and eight companion seats located in the stalls on the ground floor of the venue.

Wheelchairs are available at the venue but require you to give advanced notice so they can ensure they are on-site during the event.