Auckland Pride is Aotearoa’s largest Pride Festival. Celebrating 50 years of Pride in Tāmaki Makaurau in February 2022. Auckland Pride Festival is host to some of the most exciting and looked forward to events of the year.
To learn more about Auckland Pride and find out about more events visit: https://aucklandpride.org.nz/
Pride Gala
Thursday 3 February, 8:00pm,
Auckland Town Hall
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/pride-gala/
The Pride Gala will be kicking off the 2022 Auckland Pride Festival with a bang of queer excellence. Debuting at the historic Auckland Town Hall, grab a table with your friends, nab a seat down the back, or sit up in the circle to catch all the incredible performances Aotearoa’s queer artists have to offer.
Under the direction of newly appointed Creative Director, Elyssia Wilson-Heti, the gala will be honouring the collective Pride whakapapa and the importance of our intergenerational relationships. Taking the community on a journey of reflection and celebration of Whakapapa over the past 50 years and beyond of Pride in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tickets start from just $20 and can be paid over four instalments with Afterpay. Tickets can be found at https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/auckland-pride-gala-auckland-03-02-2022/event/24005B83951F2FC6
Samesame but Different
Wednesday 16 February, 4:00PM,
Studio One Toi Tū
Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 February, 10:30AM,
Ellen Melville Centre
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/samesame-but-different-literary-festival/#schedule
Samesame but Different is the only festival of its kind in Aotearoa that provides a space to uphold queer literature and authors. The festival celebrates this important artform through capturing queer histories and encouraging the next generation of queer writers. The very first Samesame but Different festival in 2016 saw Peter Wells provide a space for LGBTQI+ writers and readers to come together in a unique way. 2020 was the first festival without Peter, however his legacy continues.
Samesame but Different invites you to join in: read your own poetry at the speakeasy, or make zines. Get to experience new play readings, a book launch and new book celebrations. Get inspired by new writing and try writing outside the lines, reflect on who the LGBTQI+ community are, who they write for and where they come from.
Bad Guy
Friday 18 February, 6:15pm,
The Wintergarden, The Civic
Saturday 19 February, 8:00pm,
The Wintergarden, The Civic
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/bad-guy/
Sit tight for an unforgettable musical deep dive into the concept of villainy. Get to watch one of Broadway and the West End’s brightest stars, Hayden Tee (Ngāti Kahungunu), share his own personal journey in lifting the colonial cloak of shame and proudly embracing his own Takatāpui identity and celebration of his culture.
With an exquisite live symphonic accompaniment in the lush Civic Wintergarden, Hayden twists and turns, peeling back the layers to some of Musical Theatre’s most loathsome, including universally renowned villains Miss Trunchbull (Matilda) and Javert (Les Misérables).
Get your tickets from: https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/bad-guy
Sirens of the Silver Screen
Thursday 10 February, 8:00pm,
The Wintergarden, The Civic
Saturday 12 February, 8:00pm,
The Wintergarden, The Civic
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/sirens-of-the-silver-screen/
Cabaret drag sensation, Les Femmes, are back at it with their new show Sirens Of The Silver Screen. Accompanied by their 7-piece band, the gals will embark on a cinematic adventure of their own featuring musical moments from everyone’s favourite films. As always, the glamazons promise a hysterical evening of hilarious antics, slick harmonies, sensational tunes, and legs for days as they navigate their way through the soundtracks of iconic movies including Dirty Dancing, Bridget Jones Diary, Beaches, Coyote Ugly and many more! Content warning: Adult humour, self-deprecation and lashings of innuendo guaranteed.
Get your tickets from: https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/sirens-of-the-silver-screen-pride22
Auckland Pride March
Saturday 26 February, 12pm onwards,
Albert Park
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/pride-march/
Albert Park was host to the first pride gay liberation protest in 1972. Now 50 years later it will be the gathering place for Auckland’s 2022 Pride March on the 26th of February.
The march and events will kick off at midday. Experience queer-owned markets, chant practice, a sign making station and gathering around the rotunda for speeches.
The march route will lead down Bowen and Victoria Streets, then up Queen Street, and finally into Aotea Square for the Auckland Pride Party!
Tickets must be registered but they are free! Grab yours from: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/auckland-pride-march-and-party/auckland
Auckland Pride Party
Saturday 26 February, 6:00pm – 11:00pm,
Aotea Square
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/pride-party/
As the Auckland Pride March draws to a close in Aotea Square the Auckland Pride Party will begin!
Featuring two stages packed with talented rainbow artists, there’s something safe and accessible for every energy level – whether you want to grab a summer cocktail from one of Aotea Square’s licensed bars and party all night or make memories with your friends in a quieter space. Celebrate queer joy your way at the Auckland Pride Party this summer.
Just like the Pride March tickets are free but registration is needed to attend. Get your tickets from: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/auckland-pride-march-and-party/auckland
Design with the WOW Factor
Saturday 12 Feb, 2:00pm,
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/design-with-the-wow-factor/
World of WearableArt (WOW) sustainability award winner, Christopher Davis shares insight to his creative process, queer influences, and the experience of designing garments for WOW. Come along for this one-hour talk and showcase of some of Christopher’s garments that have graced the WOW stage. A must for fashion-show lovers, out-of-the-box thinkers, and budding designers.
Entry is free, however visitor capacity is limited so tickets need to be registered for. A postponement date has been set for Sunday 6 March 2022, 2–3pm, should COVID cause any disruptions. Get your tickets from: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/design-with-the-wow-factor-christopher-davis/auckland
Fiona Clark: Unafraid
Sunday 20 Feb, 2:00pm,
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/fiona-clark-unafraid/
Fiona Clark is one of Aotearoa’s most notable photographers but, thanks to the repressive environment of 1970s’ New Zealand, her career was almost stubbed out before it began. Four decades later, Fiona Clark: Unafraid recounts how the photographer overcame censorship, homophobia, sexism and debilitating physical injuries to become one of our most respected social documentarians. Through a series of candid interviews, the documentary paints a picture of the artist as an eclectic, staunchly independent force of nature.
Following the screening of Fiona Clark: Unafraid, by director/filmmaker Lula Cucchiara there will be an invigorating conversation between friends Fiona Clark and Ron Brownson, Senior Curator of New Zealand Art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Get your ticket from: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/fiona-clark-unafraid-special-pride-festival-screening/auckland
Liquid Light
Thursday 17 Feb, 5:30pm – 9:30pm,
The Den at Basement Theatre
https://aucklandpride.org.nz/shows/liquid-light/
https://www.fola.co.nz/liquid-light
This durational performance installation by Sam Caldwell features interactive projected art using liquids and an over head projector. The work drips, spreads, leaks and evolves. A variety of liquids, compounds, tools, and techniques are utilized to create art that has roots in the psychedelic movement of the 60s and beyond. This is a durational work between the hours of 5.30pm-9.30pm. During this time, you can come and go as you please. This work is also part of the Festival of Live Art.
