Category: Events
An early ally to queer fans, a candid survivor of addiction and anxiety, and one of pop’s greatest live showmen, Robbie Williams has earned his return, this November, to Aotearoa’s biggest stages. THE ALLY When Robbie Williams began breaking away from Take That in the late 1990s, male pop stars were rarely encouraged to embrace gay […]
Clear some space in your diary! Discover five must-see events across Aotearoa, including MOTAT’s Pride celebration, queer theatre, NZIFF horror and the Martinborough Music Festival. MOTAT: 40 YEARS OF PRIDE Mark four decades since Homosexual Law Reform with a whānau-friendly celebration at MOTAT on Saturday 8 August. Watch Ingrid Anderson screen-print commemorative designs, collect a […]
After Winter Pride announced a hiatus for 2026, the team behind Frisky decided Queenstown’s rainbow community still deserved a reason to gather. The result is the Big Gay Chill Weekend — three events filled with food, drag, music and alpine mischief. When Frisky producers Chris, Caleb and Glen booked their flights to Queenstown, they expected […]
Missed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding? You can still experience its celebrated cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, live with the Auckland Philharmonia. Making his New Zealand debut this August, the internationally acclaimed musician has already sold out one Auckland performance. That makes the Six-thirty Session: Sheku & Elgar the only remaining opportunity to see one of […]
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies marched through the Romanian city of Oradea on Saturday, 25 July, despite local authorities refusing to authorise the event for the fourth consecutive year. Organisers estimated that about 700 people joined the demonstration in the western city, defying warnings and fines to demand LGBTQ+ equality and defend the right […]
Four decades after Homosexual Law Reform changed life for queer New Zealanders, MOTAT is marking the milestone with a whānau-friendly celebration featuring rainbow-lit aircraft, live screen printing and a special appearance from author and Navy veteran Brad Poulter. On 8 August, MOTAT’s Aviation Hall will be illuminated in rainbow colours as the Museum of Transport and […]
An estimated 150,000 people marched through central London on Saturday, 25 July, as the city’s Trans+ Pride event recorded what organisers described as the largest turnout for a trans-specific Pride march anywhere in the world. The attendance figure, provided by London Trans+ Pride organisers, represents a significant increase from the more than 100,000 people reported […]
Palmerston North is preparing to welcome drag fans from across Aotearoa this October, with more than 70% of tickets already sold for Palmy Drag Fest 2026. Returning for its sixth year, organisers are promising the festival’s biggest and boldest celebration yet, headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Miss Vanjie. The international drag icon will make […]