Category: Events

Feb 24
Queer Encounters At The Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is staging an ambitious must-see program of events, performances and artist commissions to celebrate Sydney WorldPride 2023. Queer Encounters, which takes place from 17 February – 5 March 2023, brings together artworks, including new commissions, by legendary Australian LGBTQ+ artists, including Dennis Golding, Bhenji Ra, Sione Tuívailala Monū […]

Feb 23
Celebrate Pride This Month at Auckland Live Summer In The Square

This month, Aotea Square has been transformed into a hub of summer entertainment at Auckland Live Summer in the Square, and it wouldn’t be a party without Pride getting in on the action! Presented in partnership with Auckland Pride, Pride in the Square is rounding off the month with THE celebration of all celebrations, fusing […]

Feb 22
Ava Max Joins Line-Up For Sydney WorldPride’s Official Closing Concert

Celebrating the Launch of Sydney WorldPride – Ava Max has been announced to join the epic line-up at the official closing concert Rainbow Republic presented by Optus at The Domain on Sunday, 5 March 2023. Ava Max – the star behind the stratospheric hits “Sweet But Psycho” and “Kings & Queens”, will join an incredible line-up […]

Feb 19
15,000 Turn Out To Welcome Back Auckland’s Rainbow Parade

Fifteen Thousand people turned out in support of the rainbow community at Auckland’s Rainbow Parade on Ponsonby Road last night, marking the return of a motorized Parade for the city. With over 45 community groups, organisations, and businesses taking part in Auckland’s first motorized Rainbow Parade and one of the largest yet for the city, […]

Feb 17
Sydney Opera House To Be Lit Up With The Progress Pride Flag Celebrating The Beginning of Sydney WorldPride 2023

In a historic first for Sydney, the iconic Sydney Opera House will be lit up with the Progress Pride Flag to celebrate the beginning of Sydney WorldPride 2023. Kicking off at 8:30 pm (AEDT), the Opera Hous sails will light up to mark the opening night of the festival, which will take place over 17 […]

Feb 16
A Festival That Creates Family: Celebrating 30 Years of Bread & Circus

For 30 years the Bread & Circus World Buskers Festival has added a melting pot of international creative flair to central Christchurch’s summer celebrations. Festival performer ‘Piano Man’ Trevor Jones talks to express about the Bread & Circus’ internationally renowned reputation and how it gives nomad buskers a chance to find their chosen family. Since […]

Feb 16
Saturday 18 February: The Rainbow (Parade) After The Storm

Event Manager Shaughn Woodcock spills the tea on all the ‘wow’ moments we can look forward to at Saturday’s Rainbow Parade on Ponsonby Road. After Auckland has faced a hellish few weeks, Saturday’s Rainbow Parade will bring an abundance of joy and the chance to proudly celebrate inclusion, diversity, and our Rainbow communities. For the […]

Feb 15
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Celebrates Pride Month

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is proudly supporting 2023 Auckland Pride Festival with a series of free events designed to cater to the diversity of Rainbow audiences. These events will be held on 11 February and 19 February. As a safe and inclusive place, Auckland Art Gallery welcomes all through its doors and is […]