Pride Wairau

05/06/2026

This Friday we welcome Maugarongo (Ron) Te Kawa and his exhibition “Love Is at the Centre of Everything’

“Te Kawa offers an exhibition grounded in the radical simplicity of aroha, curated specifically for Pride Wairau Festival 2026. In a time shaped by division, fear, and inherited prejudice, his work insists upon love not as a sentimentality, but an active, enduring force.”

We’re so grateful and honoured to present this exhibition to you. Join us, and Ron for the opening Friday 12 June, 6:00pm, Marlborough Arts Society. FREE, all ages and accessible.

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Nau mai, haere mai!

Pride Wairau 2026 - Let Marlborough Radiate

04/06/2026

Check out our feature in the Marlborough App. HAPPY PRIDE WAIRAU!! 🫶🏻

Radiate is a feeling before it’s a word. It’s the quiet glow that begins deep within, then rises, spills over, and reaches outward.

04/06/2026

Calling all stallholders!!

This is a final call to any makers, creators, movers and shakers. Join us at Hapori: Community and Whānau Day for 2026. We’re down to the final few vendor spots and we would LOVE for you to be involved. Come show off your talent.

Saturday 13th June, 11am-3pm at Marlborough Events Centre. Send us a DM for some more info.

Community groups, charities and non-for-profits are especially encouraged to apply.

Last year, more than 1000 people came through the doors and this year we’re making Hapori even bigger and brighter.

Pride Wairau Festival 2026 - Let Marlborough Radiate

03/06/2026

World-class talent right here!! AROHA to close out Pride Wairau Festival 2026 as the headlining DJ for Euphoria - Pride Closing Party.

A Māori DJ and producer from Aotearoa (now based in Naarm), Aroha has built an international reputation with her sets - taking stages at Glastonbury, Boiler Room, Beyond the Valley, WOMADelaide, Rhythm & Vibes and more.

She’s shared line-ups with Grace Jones, Disclosure, Kaytranada, Groove Armada and 2ManyDJs. Her music has been championed by artists around the world, and her protest anthem ‘Let Her Rip (Toitū Te Tiriti)’ helped cement her place as one of the best electronic artists of our time.

And she’s here for Euphoria, bringing that same energy and mana to Marlborough. You’ve got to be there. This is a festival headliner who has played some of the biggest stages on the planet.

Euphoria | Saturday 20th June | Marlborough Events Centre (Trade Hall)

Pride Wairau Festival 2026 - Let Marlborough Radiate

01/06/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MARLBOROUGH!

Keep your eyes up. The Inclusive Progress Pride Flag will once again be flying high across Marlborough.

From tomorrow onwards, 50 of these simple yet powerful symbols of visibility, community and aroha will be displayed throughout our region. A simple flag, with a huge kaupapa.

If you spot one, snap a photo and share it with us. We’d LOVE to see them.

The countdown is definitely on.

Pride Wairau Festival 2026 - Let Marlborough Radiate

27/05/2026

Can I [Soy Boy Tom] have your attention?!

We’re stoked to welcome SOY BOY TOM to the official Pride Wairau Festival 2026 Media Crew!

Joining us from Ōtautahi, Tom will be on the ground capturing the moments that matter… and probably a few that absolutely should’ve stayed off camera. From the dancefloor carnage, to outfit compliments in the bathroom queue and the post-show opinions, Tom’s here to document the full Pride Wairau experience.

If you see a camera and fluffy mic pointed in your direction, don’t be shy… go say hi! We swear Tom’s a lovely person. Or… if you’d rather not, let him know… we respect that too.

Pride Wairau Festival 2026 - Let Marlborough Radiate

26/05/2026

Join us for an intimate evening with Katie-Lee Webster!

A gifted singer-songwriter from Aotearoa, Katie-Lee has built a reputation for deeply honest songwriting and powerful vocals. Drawing inspiration from indie, folk and alternative influences, her music explores identity, resilience and the moments that shape us.

Katie-Lee joins us in Marlborough for a special Acoustic Sessions performance. Expect stripped-back arrangements and hear the stories behind the songs.

Held at Small-Town Winery, this is a chance to slow down, enjoy a glass of wine and spend a night with one of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging artists.

Acoustic Sessions | Thursday 18th June | Small Town Winery

Pride Wairau 2026 - Let Marlborough Radiate

25/05/2026

Drag EXTRAvaganza - 50% SOLD OUT!!

5 of Aotearoa’s best Queens (and King) in one room. This one will sell out. If you’ve been waiting to grab a ticket… don’t. We would HATE for you to miss out.

First release has sold out. FINAL RELEASE available now.

Tickets available on Humanitix or at the link in our bio.