Auckland

Auckland’s LGBTQ+ community thrives across K Road and Ponsonby, with a blend of nightlife, community centers, and Pride events. New Zealand’s progressive values and inclusive culture make Auckland a beacon of acceptance in the South Pacific.

Rainbow Republic is a shop in Auckland. Located at 56 Hokonui Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland 1062, New Zealand.

Rainbow Republic

Happening watering hole featuring rock bands & DJs, craft brews & basic bar food.

Pink Pony

The Women's Bookshop is a shop in Auckland. Located at 105 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand.

The Women's Bookshop

Agnes & Edie is a shop in Auckland. Located at D/704 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland 1061, New Zealand.

Agnes & Edie

Loyola is a shop in Auckland. Located at 1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA.

Loyola

William Wright is a shop in Auckland. Located at 520-522 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand.

William Wright

Eagle Bar is a bar in Auckland. Located at 259 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Eagle Bar

Family Bar is a bar in Auckland. Located at 270 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Family Bar

Bedford Soda & Liquor is a bar in Auckland. Located at 1 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand.

Bedford Soda & Liquor

The Wingate Club is a sauna and bathhouse in Auckland. Located at 76 Wingate Street, Avondale, Auckland 0600, New Zealand.

The Wingate Club

G.A.Y Bar

Centurian Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Auckland. Located at 18 Beresford Square, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Centurian Sauna

Stylish, contemporary locale with inventive dishes, a lively bar scene & views of Viaduct Harbour.

Soul Bar & Bistro

Fun loving venue with a range of live drag acts to be enjoyed along with a full bar & food menu.

Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret

Pride Shop NZ is a shop in Auckland. Located at Level 4/88 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.

Pride Shop NZ

Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub

Proud Parents Kangatraining

Auckland Pride Festival

A community event where parents can do kangatraining with their babies.

Avondale Library

Author Talk with Gina Cole

A community event featuring an author talk with Gina Cole at Avondale Library.

A lively street party event as part of Auckland Pride Festival 2026.

Out of the Gutter: Street Party

Falcons touch rugby training sessions. Fast runs, good vibes, and new players are always welcome. Followed by a feed at Ponsonby Food Court.

Cox's Bay Field

Falcons Touch Rugby Training

A casual touch rugby training session for all genders and levels followed by a social meal at Ponsonby Food Court.

A cultural event showcasing Indigenous stories and performances.

Anito

Pukekohe Library

Inclusive Storytime

A community storytime event at Pukekohe Library that promotes inclusion for everyone.

A vibrant street party celebrating LGBTQ+ community with music, dance, and entertainment.

Te Kōpua Waitākere Central Library

Kotahitanga in Colour

A community event called Kotahitanga in Colour at Te Kōpua Waitākere Central Library.

New Lynn Community Hub

W_acking for All | Rangatahi Workshop

A workshop for youth focused on LGBTQ+ topics and community building.

Te Manawa

Find Your People (Pakeke/Adults)

A community event for youth to connect and find their people.

Mt Roskill Library

Mt Roskill Teen Pride Club

A community event for teenagers called Mt Roskill Teen Pride Club at Mt Roskill Library.

Worthy: An Affirmation Workshop Series

A workshop series focused on affirmations and self-acceptance for everyone.

Synergize with Squad 180

A community event called "Synergize with Squad 180" at Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub.

Remuera Library

Author Talk - Douglas Lloyd Jenkins

A talk with author Douglas Lloyd Jenkins at Remuera Library.

Glen Innes Eats

Glen Innes Rainbow Runway Restaurant

A community event hosted by Auckland Pride Festival at Glen Innes Eats.

TAPAC

Fresh Tease: A Beginner Burlesque Revue

A beginner burlesque show as part of the Auckland Pride Festival.

A community event where parents can participate in kangatraining with their babies.

HIV & The Law: Report Launch & Community Awareness Event

Ellen Melville Centre

A community event launching a report and raising awareness about HIV and the law.

Te Oro

OHN RUNWAY WORKSHOPS

A workshop on runway modeling hosted by Auckland Pride Festival.

The Open Book

Rainbow Reading Party

A community reading event featuring LGBTQ+ themed books at The Open Book.

Mount Albert War Memorial Hall

Q Zumba with Shawn & Radiqql Movement

A community Zumba dance class with Shawn and Radiqql Movement.

Te Atatū South Community Centre

Drag Bingo X Trinity Ice

Corban Estate Arts Centre

Embrace

A community event called Embrace organized by Auckland Pride Festival at Corban Estate Arts Centre.

Whammy Bar

Theia: Girl, In A Savage World - Debut Album Release Show

A live music show celebrating the release of Theia's debut album at Whammy Bar.

Pride Pro Burlesque

A drag show featuring burlesque performances at TAPAC during the Auckland Pride Festival.

PROWL - Dance Theatre Performance + After Party. Tickets range from $18 - $25.

Raynham Park

PROWL Performances & Afterparty

A dance theatre performance followed by an after party.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Pride Whānau Day

A community event called Pride Whānau Day at Auckland War Memorial Museum for everyone to celebrate and connect.

Something Colourful - Beading Workshop for Rangatahi

New Lynn Library

A beading workshop for young people organized by Auckland Pride Festival.

Studio One Toi Tū

Pride Cèilidh

A community event featuring vendors and activities celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.

Rainbow MessFest!

A community event called Rainbow MessFest at Te Kōpua Waitākere Central Library.

Boulder Co. Auckland

Boulder Co. & Coffee w/ Radiqal Movement

A community event at Boulder Co. Auckland with coffee and a group called Radiqal Movement.

The Trusts Arena

Volcanic City Rollers Pride Bout 2026

A roller derby match celebrating LGBTQ+ pride at The Trusts Arena.

Onehunga Community Centre

Braid + Paint with Marydahfairy

A community event where participants can braid hair and paint with Marydahfairy.

Onehunga Library

Live Art Comp

A live art competition at Onehunga Library open to everyone.

Learn to Swing Dance - Free Beginner Workshop for Pride!

A free beginner workshop to learn swing dancing for Pride attendees.

Rainbow Tie-Dye Workshop at Highland Park Library

Highland Park Library

A community workshop where participants can create rainbow tie-dye designs at Highland Park Library.

Rainbow Crafternoon: Unconventional Self-Portraits

A community craft session where participants create unique and creative self-portraits.

Mt Albert Library

Elder Queers Give Advice

A workshop where people can learn to write romantic stories featuring queer characters.

Creative Writing Competition for Young Adults

Botany Library

A creative writing contest for young adults at Botany Library.

OHN RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

A fashion show featuring runway designs at Te Oro.

Performer announcement for Taiaroa Royal as part of the Sunset Variety Show for #OutoftheGutter.

Beresford Square

Out of the Gutter

Auckland Pride's main celebration featuring a variety of events celebrating Takatāpui and Rainbow community in Auckland.

Pride Festival 2026 at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

The multi-talented powerhouse Janaye Henry will be performing at the Sunset Variety Show at Out of the Gutter. Janaye Henry (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa) is a comedian, writer, actor and theatre-maker residing in Tāmaki Makaurau with a deep passion for creating work that connects with young people. She has spent the past decade crafting stories across stage and screen that are funny, political, accessible and joy-filled. Janaye self-defines as “a clown by nature, comedian by nurture,” and is known for using humour as a tool to make complex or confusing topics easier to understand. She is proudly a lesbalina, otherwise known as a lesbian and cannot wait to see you all in the square.

Myers Park

Sunset Variety Show

A community event featuring performances at Myers Park as part of the Sunset Variety Show.

Strike a pose at the Parade of Heroes! Come dressed in outfits, costumes and adornments that showcase your most authentic self. Dust off your old Hero Festival looks. Re-wear your Pride classics. Honour the eras that shaped you. Walk the pink carpet. Show us your fabulousness.

Parade of Heroes

Elibra Fleur

A costume walk and celebration where people dress up to showcase their authentic selves and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride.

The Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Book Launch

A launch event for a book featuring queer writers' work.

A fun night of drag-themed bingo at the New Lynn Community Hub.

A dance theatre performance followed by an after-party as part of the Auckland Pride Festival.

A community touch rugby training session with fast runs and good vibes, open to everyone.

A community touch rugby training session with fast runs, good vibes, and new players welcome.

A vibrant drag musical experience featuring six drag queens, dancers, music, comedy, and audience interaction. The show includes performances of iconic musical numbers from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and diva classics, along with Musical Bingo, prizes, singalongs, and surprises. Doors open at 6pm with DJ James, and the show runs from 7pm to approximately 10pm at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Auckland. The event is suitable for celebrations, group outings, and camp nights filled with entertainment and socializing.

Studio The Venue

Hey Felicia! A Drag Queen Musical

A monthly professional networking event for the Rainbow community and corporate members in central Auckland.

Rainbow Auckland Venue

Monthly Rainbow Networking Mixer

The Monthly Rainbow Networking Mixer is scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. The event aims to facilitate networking within the Rainbow Auckland community. Further details and updates can be found on the Rainbow Auckland website.

Join the lively drag cabaret performances at Caluzzi in Auckland.

Caluzzi Auckland

Caluzzi Drag Cabaret Night

A gathering for members of the Rainbow Auckland community to connect and share updates.

Rainbow Auckland Monthly Meetup

Monthly Rainbow Auckland Networking Mixer

The Out on the Shelves Campaign is an annual event held every June to promote rainbow-themed books and stories. It includes programming, workshops, events, and competitions aimed at supporting rainbow young people and libraries across New Zealand. The campaign encourages the growth of rainbow reading collections and celebrates LGBTQIA+ stories in schools and communities.

Out on the Shelves Campaign

A nationwide campaign celebrating rainbow staff, students, and whānau in school communities across New Zealand.

Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa

Schools’ Pride Week Aotearoa is an annual pride campaign organized by InsideOUT Kōaro, celebrating rainbow staff, students, and whānau across New Zealand schools. The event promotes inclusivity and combats rainbow-focused bullying and discrimination through school-specific activities led by students and diversity groups. The campaign emphasizes the importance of rainbow representation in schools to foster safe and supportive environments for all students.

Join the Monthly Rainbow Networking Mixer on June 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 in Toronto. This event provides an opportunity for members of the rainbow community and allies to connect, network, and foster community spirit.

Show your pride and support the LGBTQ+ community with this comfy and trendy unisex youth t-shirt. Crafted from 100% soft ring-spun cotton, this shirt is gentle on your skin and lets you breathe freely, making it great for everyday wear. Key Features: Modern classic fit Softstyle Midweight Soft ring-spun fabric Classic width rib collar without topstitching Taped neck and shoulders for extra comfort and durability 100% of supplier fabric cutting scraps are recycled Cotton is 100% US-grown and sustainably harvested, ensuring ethical practices. Wear your pride with confidence and style!

Rainbow Fern Youth Tee

Show your pride in style with this comfortable and stylish 100% cotton tank top. The Rainbow Fern design is printed on the front in vibrant colours, and the drop armholes and raw edge finish give it a casual, relaxed look. Unisex fit, long body 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 145gsm, pre-shrunk Side seams for better fit and to prevent twisting Neck and armhole binding Twin-needle stitching detail

Rainbow Fern Tank

Show your pride in style with this comfortable and stylish 100% cotton tank top. The small pride rainbow design is printed on the front in vibrant colours, and the drop armholes and raw edge finish give it a casual, relaxed look. Unisex fit, long body 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 145gsm, pre-shrunk Side seams for better fit and to prevent twisting Neck and armhole binding Twin-needle stitching detail

LGBT Human Tank

We love our dykes! Show off your Queer pride with either 25mm (1 inch) or 38mm (1.5 inch) button badges.

Dyke Badge

This Intersex Progress pride embroidered patch is made of 100% cotton and has an iron-on backing. To attach it, place a cotton cover cloth over the patch and iron it on high for 30 seconds on both sides. Great for clothing, backpacks, caps, or any fabric item you want to rock. Dimensions: 5 x 8 cm

Intersex Progress Pride Patch

This beautiful metal pin badge features the iconic Non-binary pride colours, symbolising the diversity and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Metal rainbow shaped pin badge 15x25mm

Non-binary Pride Rainbow Enamel Pin

'All nations, colors, barbarisms, civilizations, languages...' A selection taken from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass Format: PaperbackPage Count: 64 pagesImprint: Penguin ClassicsPublished: February 2015ISBN: 9780141398228

On the Beach at Night Alone

This important book is the first to look at queer data – defined as data relating to gender, sex, sexual orientation and trans identity/history. The author shows us how current data practices reflect an incomplete account of LGBTQ lives and helps us understand how data biases are used to delegitimise the everyday experiences of queer people.Guyan demonstrates why it is important to understand, collect and analyse queer data, the benefits and challenges involved in doing so, and how we might better use queer data in our work. Arming us with the tools for action, this book shows how greater knowledge about queer identities is instrumental in informing decisions about resource allocation, changes to legislation, access to services, representation and visibility. Format: PaperbackPage Count: 240 pagesImprint: BloomsburyPublished: February 2022ISBN: 9781350230729

Queer Data

I had to rediscover who I was. And that's why I left the apartment.... And there I was, right in the heart of the Arab world, a world that never tired of making the same mistakes over and over.... I had no more leniency when it came to the Arab world... None for the Arabs and none for myself. I suddenly saw things with merciless lucidity....—An Arab Melancholia Salé, near Rabat. The mid 1980s. A lower-class teenager is running until he's out of breath. He's running after his dream, his dream to become a movie director. He's running after the Egyptian movie star, Souad Hosni, who's out there somewhere, miles away from this neighborhood—which is a place the teenager both loves and hates, the home at which he is not at home, an environment that will only allow him his identity through the cultural lens of shame and silence. Running is the only way he can stand up to the violence that is his Morocco. Irresistibly charming, angry, and wry, this autobiographical novel traces the emergence of Abdellah Taïa's identity as an openly gay Arab man living between cultures. The book spans twenty years, moving from Salé, to Paris, to Cairo. Part incantation, part polemic, and part love letter, this extraordinary novel creates a new world where the self is effaced by desire and love, and writing is always an act of discovery. Format: PaperbackPage Count: 144 pagesImprint: MIT PressPublished: March 2012ISBN: 9781584351115

An Arab Melancholia

Rainbow Sticker

I Am A Gay Print

Only Gay In The Village Print

Stainless Steel Pride Tumbler, a 600ml (20 oz) travel companion with a metal straw that’s always ready for your adventures. It boasts double-walled insulation technology to keep your drinks at the perfect temperature for longer. Key Features: Reusable and eco-friendly Made from double-walled, food-grade stainless steel Suitable for both hot and cold beverages Equipped with a slide lid and a metal straw

Auckland

Upcoming Events

Proud Parents Kangatraining

Author Talk with Gina Cole

Out of the Gutter: Street Party

Falcons Touch Rugby Training

Anito

Inclusive Storytime

Out of the Gutter: Street Party

Kotahitanga in Colour

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A.S.S.E.S Football

Auckland Armadillos

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NZ Falcons Rugby Football Club

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Pink Pony

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Rainbow Fern Youth Tee

Dyke Badge

On the Beach at Night Alone

Rainbow Sticker

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