Category: Events

Feb 11
Pride & Play: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Game Night Set To Take Auckland By Storm

Auckland’s Pride celebrations are about to get a fresh twist with Pride & Play: A Night of Fun, an event that blends social gaming with an inclusive, vibrant atmosphere. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Held at Voco Auckland’s stunning 38th-floor venue, this R18 game night offers a unique space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to connect, […]

Feb 10
Tētahi Ki Tētahi: Auckland’s Pride Festival Line-Up 

Auckland Pride Festival is back this February, offering a month-long celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Takatāpui and Rainbow communities.  The Big Events  Auckland Rainbow Parade – 15 February  While not officially part of Auckland Pride, the Rainbow Parade remains the city’s largest Rainbow event, bringing together thousands of marchers and spectators along Ponsonby Road. Featuring vibrant […]

Feb 10
Leather Lungs: ‘A Recipe for Disaster or Brilliance’ 

Australian cabaret star Leather Lungs returns to Auckland with his new show, Shut Up & Sing, on 13 & 14 February, presented as part of Q Theatre’s Pride Festival 2025. He talks to Oliver Hall about living like a nun and vocal masturbation.  What’s the most challenging song you tackle in Shut Up & Sing, […]

Feb 09
“What the F Am I Still Doing in a Dress?” – Panti Bliss on Life, Drag & Politics

Panti Bliss, Ireland’s most iconic drag queen, is bringing her latest show, If These Wigs Could Talk, to Aotearoa, and if there’s one thing she guarantees, it’s that audiences won’t have seen a drag performance quite like it. Speaking to Oliver Hall from Dublin, Panti reflects on her unexpected career trajectory, the evolving world of […]

Feb 07
Cabaret, Chaos, and Queerness: Victoria Falconer Wants You to Stay for a Nightcap

Victoria Falconer is no stranger to the cabaret stage. A multi-instrumentalist, musical director, and all-round queer performance powerhouse, she has made a name for herself across the globe with her daring, high-energy productions. Now, she’s bringing her signature mix of drag, burlesque, circus, and live music to Aotearoa with SMASHED – The Nightcap, headlining the […]

Jan 30
CubaDupa Returns! Over 140 Acts Set to Take Over Wellington’s Cuba Street

CubaDupa has announced an electrifying lineup for its 2025 festival, promising a weekend filled with music, dance, theatre, and art in Wellington’s Cuba Street Quarter. Set for March 29–30, the festival will once again transform the city into a vibrant celebration of Aotearoa’s artistic diversity. A Festival of Creativity and Inclusivity CubaDupa 2025 will spotlight […]

Jan 28
🎭 NZ Fringe 2025: Celebrating 35 Years With 170+ Shows, 40+ Venues, Over 3 Weeks!

For 35 years, the New Zealand Fringe Festival has been the beating heart of creativity in Aotearoa, providing a stage for daring, innovative, and genre-defying performances. In 2025, the festival marks this major milestone with its most ambitious programme yet, bringing together emerging talent, seasoned performers, and international acts for a three-week celebration of the […]

Jan 23
WorldPride 2025: Experience 50 Years of Pride with Music, Sports, and Unity

Get ready for the celebration of a lifetime! In 2025, Washington, DC, marks the 50th anniversary of Pride with an international extravaganza: WorldPride 2025 – And there couldn’t be a better time to make the journey to the States thanks to United Airlines! From May 17 to June 8, the US capital will come alive […]