Category: Events

Jan 16
Taking Pride in Inclusion: MOTAT’s Queer Celebration

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 […]

Jan 08
WorldPride 2025: Shakira to Headline Opening Party in Washington, D.C.

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 […]

Dec 18
If These Wigs Could Talk: The Queen of Ireland Brings Comedy Gold to NZ

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 […]

Dec 07
Auckland One Step Closer to Hosting Gay Games 2030

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 […]

Dec 07
Celebrating 50 Years of Pride: Washington DC Gears Up for WorldPride 2025

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, […]

Nov 21
Bear New Zealand Week is back for 2025

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 […]

Nov 08
New Zealand’s Novembers To Remember

Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that are significant for New Zealand’s rainbow communities. 1 November 1944 Activist Ralph Knowles was born in Dunedin. From an early age, he was captivated by religion: “If I saw an article in the paper about the church overseas or some theologian, I was fascinated by it.” When he […]

Nov 04
Aotearoa, Prepare for Troye Sivan’s Electrifying Return – Mark Your Calendars!

Prepare yourself for a night to remember as Troye Sivan takes the stage on Monday, 2 December 2024, at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Experience the captivating energy of Troye Sivan live! BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE! With a staggering 26 billion streams and over 10 million albums sold worldwide, Troye Sivan’s career has reached rare heights in […]