Rainbow groups and events

CampGround Rainbow Comedy Night

Thursday 20^th August 8pm @ Ivy Bar and Cabaret, 63 Cuba St.

A comedy showcase of our best LGBTQAII+ standup comedians, featuring polished pros and hilarious up-and-comers. Support your community by laughing with us! Tix from eventfinda

Rainbow Dragon Club  - board games

Sunday 30^th August 6pm @ Newtown Community Centre cnr Rintoul and Colombo Streets
You are welcome to bring along your own games, miniatures, and paints. Or just bring yourself and try out a game in their collection! Follow on facebook

LGBTI history walk tours

Sunday 6^th September: Georgine Beyer - Diamonds are Forever walk tour 1-2:30pm

In 2004, Georgina Beyer, the first openly transgender Member of Parliament in the world, famously confronted members of Destiny Church during the Enough Is Enough rally on the grounds of Parliament. Join this free 90-minute walk tour walking tour as we pay tribute to the late Georgina (1957–2023) by visiting locations around central Wellington that shaped her journey. Along the way, we’ll honour some of her heroes and listen to first-hand archival audio clips that showcase her humour and resilience.
More info on the Walktours webpage and on the facebook event page.
The walk is also happening on Saturday 26^th September - facebook event page
The tours are free but please register at walktours.nz. No bookings no walk!

Walk Tours NZ is a Volunteer group that offers free, accessible, inclusive and community-focused walking tours around Wellington highlighting the city's rich LGBTI rainbow heritage. Usually held on the first Sunday of the month. They walk on flat, accessible public footpaths. Tours are limited to approximately 20 walkers.

Rainbow Wellington

Rainbow Wellington is an LGBTI+ organisation that focuses on networking, events and lobbying. Their website has information about past and present campaigns as well as directories of local LGBTI+ businesses, groups and activities. Follow on facebook

• Social mixer events are held in a congenial bar on the second Friday of the month [usually] - check the website or facebook for updates ... and on other occasions - next Friday 18^th September 5:30pm @ S&Ms 176 Cuba St. - facebook event page

Rainbow Wellington Grants

Rainbow Wellington operates a small grants programme to support individuals experiencing hardship, and people or groups that work with Rainbow and Takatāpui people in Pōneke. Grants are generally under $1,000, unless it is a large project or event that will benefit hundreds or thousands of people in Pōneke. There is a quarterly system:
- round one opened 15 November, closed 16 January - esp. for Pride events
- round two opens 1 April, closes 15 May
- round three opens 1 July, closes 15 August
- round four opens 1 September, closes 15 October
More info on the Rainbow Wellington grants webpage.

Living in Colour: Hutt Valley Pride event

Saturday 19^th September 5:30pm & the Dowse Art Museum

Come along to Rainbow Hutt Valley | Te Ngākau Kahukura o Te Awa Kairangi's only annual pride event! Join Living In Colour 2026, Te Whare Kahukura’s annual Pride celebration of our local takatāpui and rainbow community! Allies welcome too, of course. Expect exciting performances, workshops, warm kai and connection in an inclusive, whanau-friendly space - all totally FREE! facebook event page

The Glamaphones

The Glamaphones are Wellington's all-inclusive rainbow choir based at St Andrews on the Terrace. They are a friendly mixed choir and welcome anyone who wishes to sing - no auditions! They sing a range of music including pop, classical, spirituals, world, choral, musical, and jazz classics. Follow the Glamaphones on their website. Rehearsals on Thursdays 6.30pm (usually) at St Andrews on the Terrace.

Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir

Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir is a new choir welcoming rainbow rangatahi and their allies aged 13+ from across the Greater Wellington region. They rehearse from 5-6 pm on Wednesdays during school term.
Find them in Community Room 1 at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, the central library on Victoria Street, Wellington City Centre
No auditions or singing experience needed to join a rehearsal!
More info on their facebook page including registration.

Wellington Wanderers

A rainbow community walking group and open to all. Join a group of lovely people, take part in banter and traverse our beautiful scenery mostly on Saturday mornings. All walks are events in the facebook group. Join by simply turning up.

For each walk bring water to drink, snacks and/or lunch, sunscreen and hat, dogs (optional if allowed) on leads. Wear appropriate footwear [tracks may be muddy], suitable clothes for the weather [incl rain/wind proof jacket for exposed walks].

Same sex dancing classes

The Sunday night DANSS classes are for the LGBTI community and friends who wish to learn some classical Ballroom, some funky Latin American and some elegant New Vogue dance moves. A partner is not necessary however an attitude in wanting to learn and having fun is required.
Classes are held at the Thistle Hall, corner of Cuba and Arthur Streets.
Beginner's class start at 7 pm and the Intermediate classes start at 8 pm. Payment is by koha/donation.

Check the DANSS facebook page or website for more information.

Gay bars

Ivy Bar and Cabaret

James Smiths Basement, 49 Cuba Street - ivybar.co.nz - they have lots of shows and events

S&M's - Scotty and Mal's Cocktail and Lounge Bar

176 Cuba Street - www.scottyandmals.co.nz - also has a busy events programme

facebook and other social media groups

• The Rainbow Forecast - weekly Wellington queer events guide
• Rainbow Hutt Valley | Te Ngākau Kahukura o Te Awa Kairangi
• Rainbow Wellington Dogs (& their owners)
• Queer crafters in the Hutt
• Queer whānau building Pōneke
• Queer Network NZ - Wellington Chapter - information sharing network
• Queer Wellington
• Tīwhanawhana is a takatāpui community group in Wellington that welcomes people of all diverse sexualities and gender. The kaupapa of Tīwhanawhana is primarily for takatāpui: building community, telling our stories and leaving legacies.
• Out at Work - union group
• UniQ Victoria - facebook groups for queer students
• UniQ Massey Wellington
• Lost Gay Wellington
• Queer Network NZ Wellington Chapter
• Vinegar Hill Gay Camping for rainbow people and their families over Christmas and the New Year holiday period

and no doubt there are many many more ...