Category: Events
Tired of swiping? Skip the algorithms and meet like-minded singles in real life at one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Mingle at the Museum: Pride Edition is back and better than ever—ready to bring our LGBTTQIA+ communities together for a night of laughter, flirtation, and unforgettable moments. 📅 Thursday 9 October 🕖 7 […]
She didn’t just find her voice — she unleashed it! 💥 Initially developed with Auckland Pride, What Happened to Mary-Anne? returns for its encore season at Te Pou Theatre as part of their Kōanga Festival, with the incredible Brady Peeti — one of Aotearoa’s most prolific trans voices and a standout from TransGenerations — leading […]
Frontier Touring and Penny Drop have confirmed that acclaimed trans artist, songwriter, and storyteller Ethel Cain will bring her sold-out global tour, The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, to Aotearoa and Australia in February 2026. Known for her sweeping, cinematic soundscapes, fearless storytelling, and authentic voice as a trans woman, Cain has cultivated a passionate global […]
NZIFF returns to screens around New Zealand from 31 July with one of its boldest queer line-ups yet. From internet sensations to hidden gems, these are the films everyone’s going to be talking about. Twinless The film that broke Sundance, literally. A leaked gay sex scene starring Dylan O’Brien and writer-director James Sweeney lit up […]
New Zealand, it’s time to Time Warp again! After a 15-year hiatus, The Rocky Horror Show is strutting back onto Kiwi stages for a strictly limited run in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington in February and March 2026 — direct from the UK and starring a dazzling West End cast. Get ready for a night of […]
Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for. Each one promises creativity, community and connection, surrounded by Queenstown’s stunning natural beauty. Pride in the Lane 🌈 When: Saturday 16 August, 12–8 pm 📍 Where: Church Lane 💰 Entry: Free […]
Ahead of their New Zealand debut on Saturday 4 October, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney (they/them) opens up about moving to Vegas, surprising straight audiences, and drag-scene drug use. Your comedy has always been a huge part of your drag. Will we get to see that signature Lawrence humour in full force at […]
Fashion Your First Time At Fashion Week? Let Me Show You Around! As New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 opens its doors to the public for the first time, Angus McDougall chats with Fashion Week board director Liam Taylor about breaking down the myths of exclusivity and embracing the week’s inclusive spirit. New Zealand Fashion Week, […]