Auckland

Events this weekend

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.

New Lynn Community Hub

Proud Parents Kangatraining

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.

TAPAC

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.

Te Kōpua Waitākere Central Library

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

Mt Roskill Library

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.

LGBTQ+ Events in Auckland This Weekend

Friday, February 27, 2026

Proud Parents Kangatraining

HIV & The Law: Report Launch & Community Awareness Event

OHN RUNWAY WORKSHOPS

Rainbow Reading Party

Take Auckland's queer scene with you

Friday, February 27, 2026

Q Zumba with Shawn & Radiqql Movement

Drag Bingo X Trinity Ice

Embrace

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

Pride Pro Burlesque

PROWL Performances & Afterparty

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Pride Whānau Day

Something Colourful - Beading Workshop for Rangatahi

Pride Cèilidh

Rainbow MessFest!

Boulder Co. & Coffee w/ Radiqal Movement

Volcanic City Rollers Pride Bout 2026

Braid + Paint with Marydahfairy

Live Art Comp

Learn to Swing Dance - Free Beginner Workshop for Pride!

Rainbow Tie-Dye Workshop at Highland Park Library

Rainbow Crafternoon: Unconventional Self-Portraits

Elder Queers Give Advice

Creative Writing Competition for Young Adults

OHN RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

Out of the Gutter

Pride Festival 2026 at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Sunset Variety Show

Parade of Heroes

Embrace

The Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Book Launch

Drag Bingo X Trinity Ice

PROWL Performances & Afterparty

Take Auckland's queer scene with you