Category: Events

Feb 27
Fur-tastic Fun: Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show is Back 

After a brief hiatus, Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show is making its much-anticipated return on Sunday, 9 March. Presented by Steven Oates, a stalwart of Auckland’s rainbow community, Woof! is known for its fun, camp energy and heartwarming community spirit and bringing together dog lovers for a fabulous day of furry festivities.  A […]

Feb 26
Mardi Gras Buzz: Are Kylie and Troye Planning a Secret Appearance?

Excitement is building as speculation swirls around Aussie pop icons Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue making surprise appearances at this year’s Mardi Gras Party in Sydney. With the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade set for this Saturday night (March 1), the official after-party will kick off at the Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park […]

Feb 24
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Set to Bring Glamour & Glitter to Auckland’s Civic Theatre!

Auckland is about to get a whole lot more fabulous! The sensational musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is set to take over The Civic from 12 September to 5 October 2025, bringing a whirlwind of glitz, glamour, and show-stopping performances to the stage. This unmissable theatrical experience is packed with music, laughter, and heartwarming […]

Feb 23
WorldPride 2025 Drops Massive Lineup – Here’s Who’s Performing

The countdown to WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C. has officially begun, and the lineup is nothing short of legendary. With Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan headlining, alongside RuPaul, Kim Petras, Tinashe, Zedd, and many more, this is shaping up to be the biggest LGBTQ+ music festival in history. “WorldPride Music Festival is a moment the […]

Feb 21
Defying Destiny: Queer Communities Are Taking A Stand

Auckland’s Rainbow community is fighting back against Destiny Church, organising a large-scale protest to challenge the group’s continued attacks on LGBTQ+ New Zealanders. The Defying Destiny: Day of Queer Power protest will take place on Sunday, 23 February, at 2pm at the Albert Park Rotunda. The protest follows an escalation of anti-LGBTQ+ actions from Destiny […]

Feb 21
WorldPride DC 2025: A Milestone Event in the Heart of Change

This year WorldPride is heading to Washington, DC—a city steeped in political power, history and activism. Ryan Bos, Executive Director of Capital Pride Alliance, sat down with Oliver Hall to share why WorldPride DC 2025 promises to be a historic gathering of joy and justice. A City That Lives and Breathes Pride Washington, DC, has […]

Feb 21
Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025: Record Crowds and Unshaken Spirit

We sat down with Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock to talk about the Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025, which saw its largest turnout since its revival in 2020. Thousands lined Ponsonby Road, dressed in vibrant colours, celebrating love, pride, and inclusion at one of Aotearoa’s most beloved rainbow community events. However, the night was not without […]

Feb 18
🌟Just One More Sleep! Panti Bliss Debuts If These Wigs Could Talk in Auckland Tomorrow!💃

Get ready, Auckland! The Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss, is hitting the stage with her acclaimed show If These Wigs Could Talk – and it all kicks off TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎭 Fresh from wowing audiences at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre and London’s Soho Theatre, Panti brings her signature blend of sharp wit, captivating storytelling, and fearless […]