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.

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APHRODI-TIM
Mar
7

APHRODI-TIM

In this brand-new experimental solo show, join Tim as he explores what it really means to love yourself. Combining rituals, poetry, ancient goddesses, dinner plans, sacrificial shit, queer shit, shit, and facial massage, APHRODI-TIM will take you on a half-baked odyssey in the pursuit of self-acceptance and a slither of sanity.

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Prowl
Mar
7

Prowl

Drawing on the divine feminine as a chameleon, witness urban POC artists take the stage, delving into the complex layers of femininity within themselves and one another. Utilising street dance as a potent tool for political expression, these performers confront gender and body politics, challenging colonial legacies and spotlighting indigenous perspectives on gender and femininity, dismantling and redefining the concepts shaped by colonialism.

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Nicola Brown - Space Invaders
Mar
7

Nicola Brown - Space Invaders

Join Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown for a journey through the nebula of modern day bullsh*t. In this multi award-winning solo show Nicola navigates medical mayhem, while dodging declarations of love from romance scammers (who've failed to notice how gay she is) and grappling with the extraterrestrial chaos brought about simply by existing as a woman in 2025.

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APHRODI-TIM
Mar
8

APHRODI-TIM

In this brand-new experimental solo show, join Tim as he explores what it really means to love yourself. Combining rituals, poetry, ancient goddesses, dinner plans, sacrificial shit, queer shit, shit, and facial massage, APHRODI-TIM will take you on a half-baked odyssey in the pursuit of self-acceptance and a slither of sanity.

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Gingers Lesbian Pop-up Event: Wellington Pride Edition
Mar
8

Gingers Lesbian Pop-up Event: Wellington Pride Edition

The first half of the evening will feature an inspiring panel discussion with prominent figures from our rainbow community, who will share their stories and insights on resilience and leadership.

The second half of the evening is all about connection and celebration. Guests can dance, mingle, and enjoy fab entertainment.

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Prowl
Mar
8

Prowl

Drawing on the divine feminine as a chameleon, witness urban POC artists take the stage, delving into the complex layers of femininity within themselves and one another. Utilising street dance as a potent tool for political expression, these performers confront gender and body politics, challenging colonial legacies and spotlighting indigenous perspectives on gender and femininity, dismantling and redefining the concepts shaped by colonialism.

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Nicola Brown - Space Invaders
Mar
8

Nicola Brown - Space Invaders

Join Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown for a journey through the nebula of modern day bullsh*t. In this multi award-winning solo show Nicola navigates medical mayhem, while dodging declarations of love from romance scammers (who've failed to notice how gay she is) and grappling with the extraterrestrial chaos brought about simply by existing as a woman in 2025.

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Dinner on the Dancefloor - A Disco Drag Extravaganza
Mar
13

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!

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Dinner on the Dancefloor - A Disco Drag Extravaganza
Mar
20

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!

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
26

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.

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
26

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.

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
27

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.

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
27

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.

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
28

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.

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
28

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.

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The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
29

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.

View Event →
The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Mar
29

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.

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