Category: Events
The ‘Queen of Ireland,’ & accidental activist Panti Bliss, is heading to New Zealand this summer as part of the Auckland Pride Festival, bringing her smash-hit comedy show If These Wigs Could Talk to eager audiences. At 56, the legendary drag performer, activist, and entertainer reflects on a life filled with outrageous adventures, unexpected activism, and […]
Auckland has been named as one of the final three cities in the running to host the Gay Games 2030, a globally significant LGBTQI+ sports and cultural event. Competing with Perth, and Denver, Auckland’s bid underscores its potential to host this celebration of inclusivity, diversity, and athletic achievement. The Gay Games is renowned for bringing […]
The anticipation for WorldPride 2025 is building as Washington DC, gears up to host one of the most significant LGBTQ+ events in history. Scheduled from 17 May to 8 June 2025, this monumental celebration will unite millions worldwide to honour the resilience, achievements, and advocacy of the LGBTQ+ community. The theme, The Fabric of Freedom, […]
Bear New Zealand Week will take over Auckland from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 February 2025. New Zealand Week, the highly anticipated annual event for the bear community in New Zealand, is back for its 15th edition! From February 5th to 9th, 2025, bears, cubs, and admirers will gather in Auckland for five days of […]
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights November dates that are significant for New Zealand’s rainbow communities. 1 November 1944 Activist Ralph Knowles was born in Dunedin. From an early age, he was captivated by religion: “If I saw an article in the paper about the church overseas or some theologian, I was fascinated by it.” When he […]
Prepare yourself for a night to remember as Troye Sivan takes the stage on Monday, 2 December 2024, at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Experience the captivating energy of Troye Sivan live! BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE! With a staggering 26 billion streams and over 10 million albums sold worldwide, Troye Sivan’s career has reached rare heights in […]
The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust is excited to announce our annual fundraising campaign is right around the corner! This peer-to-peer funding platform is more important than ever. GiveOUT Day brings together Aotearoa’s Rainbow charities under one funding umbrella and allows your donation to be DOUBLED thanks to a pool of ‘Match Funding’. The first […]
James Marriott, the British indie-rock sensation known for his deeply relatable lyrics and magnetic YouTube persona, plays Auckland’s Powerstation on Monday 2 December. BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE! James Marriott’s tour kicks off in Auckland on Monday 2 December, before he heads across the Tasman to play several headline shows in Australia. Fans of heartfelt, laid-back […]