As OUT&about Wānaka continues to grow and evolve, we’ve made the decision to host our full Wānaka Pride Week and Pride Street Party every second year, with our next full Pride celebration returning in 2027.

This change will help ensure our events remain sustainable for our volunteers, trustees, community and planet, while allowing us to keep creating events that bring people together and make Wānaka a more welcoming place for our rainbow community.

That said, we couldn’t let 2026 pass without bringing our community together.

Join us on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September for a weekend of dancing, laughing and celebrating, with Drag Bingo, a Community Day and Pride After Dark.

This year’s Community Day will be a smaller, relaxed gathering rather than the large-scale Wānaka Pride Street Party many of you have come to know and love. While the format may look a little different, the spirit of Pride remains the same.

Keep an eye on this page for event information and ticket releases. We look forward to celebrating with you this September!