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.

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+

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