Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is back this March, bringing a dazzling line-up of local and international talent to Tāmaki Makaurau. From musicals to breathtaking dance and circus performances, The Festival is set to inspire, entertain, and unite audiences. Here are our picks for ten shows you won’t want to miss. 1. […]
The Auckland Rainbow Parade will return to Ponsonby Road from 7:30 pm on Saturday, 15 February. Ahead of this vibrant celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Rainbow communities, we talk to Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock about the importance of the event, the criteria for participants, and the return of the glamorous Smirnoff Grandstand. Why is […]
Ralph Corke, Visitor Experience Manager at Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), shares what the museum has scheduled for Auckland Pride Month, what he loves about Aotearoa’s queer community, and his excitement about entering Mr Bear New Zealand. You’ve been in New Zealand for seven years now after leaving Brighton (England)’s sunny shores. What has […]
Global music icon Shakira will headline the WorldPride 2025 Welcome Concert, bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This performance marks her return to touring after a seven-year hiatus and sets the stage for an exciting start to WorldPride D.C., one of the largest global […]
The ‘Queen of Ireland,’ & accidental activist Panti Bliss, is heading to New Zealand this summer as part of the Auckland Pride Festival, bringing her smash-hit comedy show If These Wigs Could Talk to eager audiences. At 56, the legendary drag performer, activist, and entertainer reflects on a life filled with outrageous adventures, unexpected activism, and […]
Auckland has been named as one of the final three cities in the running to host the Gay Games 2030, a globally significant LGBTQI+ sports and cultural event. Competing with Perth, and Denver, Auckland’s bid underscores its potential to host this celebration of inclusivity, diversity, and athletic achievement. The Gay Games is renowned for bringing […]
The anticipation for WorldPride 2025 is building as Washington DC, gears up to host one of the most significant LGBTQ+ events in history. Scheduled from 17 May to 8 June 2025, this monumental celebration will unite millions worldwide to honour the resilience, achievements, and advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. The theme, The Fabric of Freedom, […]
Bear New Zealand Week will take over Auckland from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 February 2025. New Zealand Week, the highly anticipated annual event for the bear community in New Zealand, is back for its 15th edition! From February 5th to 9th, 2025, bears, cubs, and admirers will gather in Auckland for five days of […]