Category: Events

Feb 24
RuPaul’s Drag Race Judges Dine At K Road’s Caluzzi

Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson visited the drag restaurant after wrapping filming on Down Under Season 2, a series rife with online rumours about potential contestants including Kiwi queens. In her solo theatre show, Life of a Funny Girl, which has been touring the country after pandemic delays, Anita Wigl’it has revealed that Drag Race […]

Feb 05
I’m The Bad Guy … Duh

Lovers of musical theatre are in for a treat with international musical star Hayden Tee (Ngāti Kahungunu), as he graces The Civic’s Wintergarden stage with Bad Guy – a show-stopping musical flirtation with the devil. Hayden Tee, is best known for his award-winning portrayal of Javert in the Australian, New Zealand, Broadway, West End and […]

Feb 05
Auckland Live Presents The Must See: Sirens Of The Silver Screen

Presented by Auckland Live, cabaret drag sensation Les Femmes are back in the decadent surrounds of The Civic’s Wintergarden with their brand-new show! In the new show, Sirens of the Silver Screen, the cabaret drag sensation will embark on a cinematic adventure of iconic musical moments from classic films, accompanied by a 7-piece band. As always, […]

Jan 21
Sydney Mardi Gras Cancels Party Amid Rapid COVID Spread

Sydney Mardi Gras has confirmed the cancellation of one of its most significant events amid the rapid spread of coronavirus in New South Wales. The party, which was scheduled to be held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion following the ever-popular Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground, was called off by organisers, who are still pressing forward […]

Jan 20
Auckland’s Rainbow Parade Cancelled Due To Omicron Concerns

Just a day after the announcement of the cancellation of the Ending HIV Big Gay Out, Rainbow Pride Auckland has confirmed that the Auckland Rainbow Parade, which was scheduled to take place on the 19th of February 2022, has been cancelled. Citing the potential health risk that Aotearoa New Zealand faces from a possible outbreak […]

Jan 19
NZAF Pull the Pin On Auckland’s BIG GAY OUT

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation have announced that their annual BIG GAY OUT for 2022 has been cancelled due to concerns around “the safety of the communities and organisations” that attend the event.  ⁠ The free event, which attracts 15,000 to 20,000 people, has become one of the ket events in Auckland Pride, however with […]

Jan 06
Bear New Zealand Week 2022

The 12th Anniversary of Bear New Zealand Week takes place from Tuesday 25 to Monday 31 January at various venues in Auckland. To celebrate express talks with one of the event’s key organizers Robert Barry to find out about the week’s highlights and history.  How many Bear NZ Weeks have you been involved with now […]

Dec 22
New Year’s Eve: The Campest Places To Camp

Hi-de-Hi Campers – Steven Oates loves nothing more than embracing the great outdoors! He talks to the hosts, owners and organisers of some of NZ’s most flamboyant spots to pitch your tent this Summer. No doubt this New Year’s Eve K Road and other Queer nightlife hotspots around the country will be heaving with revellers […]