Category: Events
Mardi Gras in Sydney is getting a fabulous upgrade this year as QT Sydney transforms into the QT Playhouse, promising a riotous blend of drag, disco, and decadence. Designed as the ultimate party destination for Mardi Gras 2025, the Playhouse will serve up an unmissable lineup of queer talent, iconic DJs, and sensory delights. And […]
Tim Bain, Associate Artistic Director at The Court Theatre and organiser of Rainbow Theatre Weekend, shares his vision for the event and what makes it so unique. Building a Bold, Inclusive Festival Rainbow Theatre Weekend returns to The Court Theatre from 20 – 23 March 2025, bringing an electric lineup of drag royalty, comedy, cabaret, […]
Auckland’s Pride celebrations are about to get a fresh twist with Pride & Play: A Night of Fun, an event that blends social gaming with an inclusive, vibrant atmosphere. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Held at Voco Auckland’s stunning 38th-floor venue, this R18 game night offers a unique space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to connect, […]
Auckland Pride Festival is back this February, offering a month-long celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Takatāpui and Rainbow communities. The Big Events Auckland Rainbow Parade – 15 February While not officially part of Auckland Pride, the Rainbow Parade remains the city’s largest Rainbow event, bringing together thousands of marchers and spectators along Ponsonby Road. Featuring vibrant […]
Australian cabaret star Leather Lungs returns to Auckland with his new show, Shut Up & Sing, on 13 & 14 February, presented as part of Q Theatre’s Pride Festival 2025. He talks to Oliver Hall about living like a nun and vocal masturbation. What’s the most challenging song you tackle in Shut Up & Sing, […]
Panti Bliss, Ireland’s most iconic drag queen, is bringing her latest show, If These Wigs Could Talk, to Aotearoa, and if there’s one thing she guarantees, it’s that audiences won’t have seen a drag performance quite like it. Speaking to Oliver Hall from Dublin, Panti reflects on her unexpected career trajectory, the evolving world of […]
Victoria Falconer is no stranger to the cabaret stage. A multi-instrumentalist, musical director, and all-round queer performance powerhouse, she has made a name for herself across the globe with her daring, high-energy productions. Now, she’s bringing her signature mix of drag, burlesque, circus, and live music to Aotearoa with SMASHED – The Nightcap, headlining the […]
CubaDupa has announced an electrifying lineup for its 2025 festival, promising a weekend filled with music, dance, theatre, and art in Wellington’s Cuba Street Quarter. Set for March 29–30, the festival will once again transform the city into a vibrant celebration of Aotearoa’s artistic diversity. A Festival of Creativity and Inclusivity CubaDupa 2025 will spotlight […]