All events are being planned with COVID Alert Levels in mind. This is a blueprint of our aspirational plan.
At this point, only patrons will be able to attend the festival's ticketed events. See "Accessing events at Winter Pride - 4 easy steps!" for more information.
A few key words and definitions to help you understand: event start times, if you have a ticket, if you should buy an add on...
Most importantly, tickets reserve ticket holders access only at the beginning of events during the "ticket window" time.
For event times and access below all tickets have a "ticket window" for their use. This window is the time that a ticket will guarantee entry into an event. After the "ticket window" is closed, a revolving door policy will be used. If you have a ticket and arrive after the "ticket window" is closed, you will be prioritised according to the revolving door policy. Arrival after the "ticket window" is closed forfeits a ticket holder's guaranteeed entry.
"Revolving Door" is free access to any patrons (capacity allowing) in the following priority order: first, "re-entry" allows entry to anyone who has already been wrist banded as having entered the event, then Maxi patrons, followed by Mini patrons, then any ticket holders who arrived after the ticket "window" closed, followed by Long Weekender then Enabling Patrons. Winter Pride reserves the right to sell door sales if there is capacity to an event and no patrons are waiting for revolving door access at the time of the sale.
Add-ons refer to extra bookings and tickets a patron would like to attend for additonal events to the ones they got through the registration process. To recap if you have registered and paid as a:
Remember, revolving door access is capacity dependent if you haven't booked or didn't include the event in your event registration survey (Maxi, Mini and Longweekender Patrons only).
How to access events
MTN
The Winter Pride festival moves the fun around the mountains over the week, so make sure that you join us on the right mountain each day - can't wait to see you there. Most days have a theme on the mountain and there are charity fundraising races, DJ areas and "hosted" groups.
If you are unfamiliar with how the different mountains work: Cardrona and Treble Cone are separate mountains from the NZSki mountains (Coronet and The Remarkables). You will need to buy the correct passes for the mountians you want to go to. You can't use a Cardrona pass, for instance, on Remarkables, or visa versa. So do plan this carefully.
Cardrona and Treble Cone have shared passes.
The Remarkabales and Coronet Peak have shared passes.
Smiths Craft Beer House | 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown (and other selected supporting bars - check schedule)
ZQN Night Event
Join us nearly every evening from Saturday 28 August throughout the festival for our Official Apres Ski at Smiths - Craft Beer House.
Smith's will become the official gay bar and meeting place for Winter Pride from Saturday 28th. Meet after a day on the mountains, out adventuring, or before you head out to one of the evening events.
We will have a resident DJ playing some awesome tunes each evening and our Winter Pride crew there for any help you need, but most of all - it's an awesome place to meet up after your day time events and before you hit the town at night.
Restrictions: Winter Pride Patrons only (R18)
Cost: Revolving door access to Winter Pride Patrons.
This is a REVOLVING DOOR event only.
Smiths Craft Beer House | 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Once again, join DJ Modella and DJ Mark Rush as you start your week off in our favourite apres ski bar, Smiths Craft Beer House with Kickstart Friday! This event is perfect for all early arrivals and is brought to you as part of the Pride Party Series.
Reconnect with old friends, make some new ones, and start planning your perfect Winter Pride festival experience! In addition, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet the Winter Pride crew and ask any questions about the upcoming week.
Ticket Window: 7-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: Winter Pride Patrons only (R18)
Cost: Free to Winter Pride Patrons.
Only Winter Pride Patrons can attend this event.
Lone Star Cafe & Bar, 14 Brecon Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Let's face it: We've all spent way too long stuck at home over the last two years. Brush off your pride gear and get yourself out, because we’re having a reunion.
It's time to get re-acquainted and celebrate the start of Winter Pride together - come as anything that makes you feel Pride - from flouro, to jocks, to flags, to drag; togs to frocks to thongs to jandals - Bring it on!
This is the first night most guests are in town, and the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends or make some new ones at the opening party, part of the Pride Party Series.
Ticket Window: 8pm-9pm
Revolving Door from 9pm
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $20 Add-on for Winter Pride Patrons. Limited door sales $30.
The Grille | 9 Marine Parade, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Join us at The Grille by Eichardt's, one of Queenstown's premier dining destinations! Brought to you as part of the Pride Party Series, The Grille by Eichardt’s is one of the many delicious food and beverage options available from supporters in Queenstown.
Pride Dinners are great way to meet new people, enjoy good company, and have a truly memorable meal. Come settle in at 7pm for a fantastic evening.
Restrictions: Winter Pride Patrons only
Cost: $85 to Winter Pride Patrons (capacity allowing)
This is included as an option for Maxi Patrons. No revolving door. Please arrive in time to be seated by 7:30.
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino | 16-24 Beach Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
It's showtime! Get ready for another exciting night of SkyCity Karaoke, one of the long time favorite nights out at the festival. What happens at Winter Pride, also stays at Winter Pride!
Are you ready to have your voice be heard? Have you been hiding your talent with no one to listen but the shower? Or maybe you already live for the applause? Either way, this is the event for you! A fun event with glitz and glamour and the fabulous host, Nova Starr with a fabulous line of of celeb judges including Trinity Ice plus PRIZES to give away!
Ticket Window: 7:30pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: R20
Cost: FREE for Winter Pride Patrons to book (capacity allowing)
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino | 16-24 Beach Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Quiz Night is back, hosted by SkyCity, Queenstown, as part of the Pride Party Series.
Looking for a low-key evening? Needing a bit of a break after several nights of partying? Well study up and join us for some chill pub-based fun, as your host leads you through another quiz night!
This is the perfect event to grab a group of mates and enjoy a few drinks together. SkyCity's "Wild Thyme" will also be open for food throughout the evening.
Stretch those trivia skills and enjoy an evening of competitive fun!
Ticket Window: 7:30pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: R20
Cost: FREE for Winter Pride Patrons to book (capacity allowing)
Vinyl Underground, Church Street, Queenstown.
ZQN Night Event
Welcome to MASK, our new Masquerade Underground Dance Party. It might be Monday, but in Queenstown, every night is Friday night.
Located at Queenstown's underground dance venue - Vinyl Underground, this is going to be one HOT night of dance, and mystery.
Feat DJ Ryan John from Australia's The Week with more DJ's to be announced, lety's dance all night till the early hours!
Dress Code is all about you expressing yourself, dress up, dress down, just have to wear a mask.
Ticket Window: 9pm-10pm
Revolving Door from 10pm
Restrictions: R18
Cost: Cost: $40 at the door, $20 to patrons as an add-on.
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi and Mini patrons when completing your event selection.
The Wharf, on the T.S.S Earnslaw
ZQN Night Event
It's time to party on the lake with our annual Boat Party, back due to popular demand as one of the best nights of the week.
This year we take to the lake on the famous Earnslaw which also increases our capacity. So get nautical, and get ready for one epic night, and then join us after for Back On Shore to keep the party going.
Boarding starts 7.30pm welcomed aboard by Kola Gin and Trinity Ice. Departure 8pm sharp. The boat will not wait for you! If you want a pre-boarding drink, then head into Little Blackwood at Steamer Wharf before we open the doors.
Queenstown's DJ Sammy C, and Brisbane's DJ Mason Andrews.
Revolving Door at 8pm sharp for departure. Head into Little Blackwood at Steamer Wharf before we open the doors.
We strongly advise guests to get their wrist bands at Smith’s Craft Beer House at Apres Ski (5-7pm) to fastrack the boarding process.
Ticket Window: 7:30pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm sharp
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $40, $20 to patrons as an add-on.
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi and Mini patrons when completing your event selection.
TBC
ZQN Night Event FREE
Whether you've just disembarked from the Pride Boat Party or are looking for a Winter Pride late-night social fix, Back on Shore is for you and its Revolving Door entry for those who have been at the boat party.
Join us at Little Blackwood, one of our favourite intimate bars in lovely Queenstown. Wind down post-cruise or swing by to have a mid-week catch up with your mates and keep the party going as the Official Bar for the rest of the night.
It is a smaller venue, so be sure to get there early to secure a space!
Restrictions: R18
Cost: Revolving Door Access for Patrons
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi and Mini patrons when completing your event selection.
pickup at Novotel
ZQN Day Event
Join us at Winter Pride for our dedicated Pride Wine Tour with Alpine Wine Tours. Discover how the unique flavours of our Central Otago wines are created as you visit three wineries to enjoy over 16 tastings in the world’s southernmost wine region.
You will visit Gibbston Valley including the Wine cave tour Mt Rosa Wines for a wine tasting and shared lunch platter and then Wet Jacket Wines for a wine tasting. All of these businesses are PROUD Pride Pledge businesses committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBT+ visitors and are supporting Winter Pride to be possible - so let's support them!
Usually $179.00, secure your place now and book direct with Alpine wine tours for only $139.00 all inclusive. Limited numbers.
Tour leaves Novotel Queenstown 10.00am and returns 2.30pm.
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $160 as an add-on for patrons
This event is an option for MAXI patrons.
Habana Rum Bar | Searle Lane, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
For all you cocktail and tapas lovers, this is the night you've been waiting for- brought to you as part of the Pride Party Series!
Enjoy a more relaxed but exciting evening learning how to make creative cocktails with a small group of like-minded people, filling up on tasty tapas as you go! Master the tricks of the cocktail trade so you can make your own choice cocktails to impress your mates when you get back home.
This is an intimate evening, with a tight capcity limit - so if you want a good drink and don't want a massive party, this is the perfect event for you.
Ticket Window: 7:30pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: R18
Cost: Free to patrons.
This Event is included as a possible event choice in the Maxi patrons as a meal option.
SKYCITY Queenstown Casino | 16-24 Beach Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
It's showtime!
This incredibly popluar and fun event has definitely earned itself a slot on the 2021 schedule. Get ready for anotherr craze in pub games, Jingo - musical bingo as part of the Pride Party Series!
Picture old school bingo with the numbers replaced with snippets of your favourite tunes. Jingo has launched as the funniest way to spend your winter Wednesday. Bring a team or come on your own... Kicking off at 8pm!
Escape the winter weather and win yourself a prize by being the first to yell Jingo!
A fun event with the fabulous host, Nova Starr and co-host Miss Geena.
Ticket Window: 7:30pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: R20
Cost: FREE for Winter Pride Patrons to book (capacity allowing).
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
Memorial Centre | 1 Memorial St, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
It's Showtime for Queenstown's Got Talent : Cabaret Wars, hosted by the one and only duo Kita Mean and Anita Wigl'it.
This year we take over the Queenstown Memorial Centre, and light up the big stage with our biggest Cabaret Show ever!
We have a sensational line up of talent from Queenstown, New Zealand and Australia. So, get your cabaret outfits on, and let's turn up the volume for the biggest Cabaret Show of the year!
Full talent line up and announcements to come, and we can't wait to reveal all.
Ticket Window: 7:30pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: R18
Cost: Cost: $25 Add-on for Winter Pride Patrons. $40 non-patrons (capacity allowing)
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection. Guests who are also attending MSM and WLW events can get wrist banded here - this will hold their place in those events until after this event is finished.
Zephyr, Searle Lane, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Let’s hear it for the ladies!
We’re thrilled to be hosting our exclusive women who love women (WLW) night for the third year, and this year, we are open all night!
In addition, the incredible DJ Modella (Chelsea Coleman) from Auckland will be returning to make this year’s event the best one yet! DJ set starts at 8pm.
This event is FREE for Winter Pride Patron's to register for and will be a revolving door event all night. Door sales will be available subject to capacity.
ALL WOMEN codes strictly enforced. ALL WOMEN are those who identify as women and are WLW.
Ticket Window: 7pm-8pm
Revolving Door from 8pm
Restrictions: R18 (Women only)
Cost: Free to all patrons. $20 for non-patrons.
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
Lone Star Cafe & Bar, 14 Brecon Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
URGE EVENTS are back in Queenstown with their unmissable Urge Underwear Party for Winter Pride '21, as part of the Pride Party Series.
The infamous Urge party, aimed at gay men, is heading back to the South Island with one of its favourite party themes.
If you are a fan of Urge Events, are MSM, and are the kind of guy that enjoys being around other men in your underwear, then this event is an absolute must for this year's festival!
DJ Donald Gordon Bennett and Mason Andrews will be spinning their awesome mixes in one of Queenstown's favourite venues.
Ticket Window: 10:30pm-11pm
Revolving Door from 11pm
Restrictions: R18: ALL MEN* codes strictly enforced. ALL MEN are those who identify as men and are MSM.
Cost: $30 as an add on for patrons
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection. Guests who are also attending Queenstown's Got Talent can get wrist banded at Queenstown's Got Talent- this will hold yourplace at this event until after Queenstown's Got Talent is finished.
Gibbston Valley Winery | 1820 State Highway 6, Gibbston | Buses depart Novotel 11am.
ZQN Day Event
Join us for one of Winter Pride's favourite festival staples, The FABULOUS Gibbston Valley Long Lunch.
Enjoy a leisurely social lunch at the famous Gibbston Valley, one of our longest standing supporting businesses. Located in the stunning Central Otago countryside and wine region, it's certainly an event that you don't want to miss.
Take a break from Queenstown and the slopes and try Gibbston’s award-winning wine and food, with a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival. This event not only includes lunch, but also a wine tasting tour in the famous ""Cave""!
Transport departs Novotel Queenstown Lakeside at 11:00am. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. The event time includes return transport, plus tours.
This event is ONLY available to the Winter Pride MAXI Patron's or other Patron Level subject to availability.
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $165 including transport to and from Novotel Queenstown.
Only patrons are invited to purchase tickets to this event. Maxi Pass holders get first option on any capacity. No revolving door access.
SKYCITY, Queenstown (Next to O'Connell's Mall)
ZQN Night Event
Join us for an evening full of laughs and hilarity produced by Neil Thornton. This is the first of two nights of Comedy for Winter Pride 2021 after our sell out in 2020.
Friday night will be a line up of variety and musical comedy including the one and only sensation Pamela Hancock . More incredible talent to be announced very soon,
Doors open from 8.00pm for an 8.30pm show. You can come right after ASB Pride in the Park which is just a few minutes walk away.
Doors open from 8:00pm for an 8.30pm show.
Restrictions: R20
Ticket Window: 8-8:30pm.
Revolving Door from 8.30pm.
Restrictions: R20
Cost: $20 to patrons, $30 public
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
Memorial Centre | 1 Memorial St, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Get ready for one of Winter Pride's biggest and favorite annual events - The Leather and Lace Party.
For the first time ever, we are dressing the Memorial Centre for one of the sexiest, most exciting nights of the festival. It's going to get HOT, so start planning your Leather or Lace or combo costume now!
As always, this is an event you won't want to miss!
We have an awesome line up of DJs and incredible talent to be announced with shows produced by Theta Project to add to the night,
Door sales may be available, but subject to capacity.
Ticket Window: 9-10pm
Revolving Door from 10pm.
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $30 Add-on for Winter Pride Patrons, $50 public
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
Vinyl Underground, Church Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
Harry K welcomes you to the world of DISCO DADDY, a new Brisbane-based party series created in the quest to provide unique safe spaces for everyONE to come and play.
DISCO DADDY was inspired by iconic parties like Studio 54 in NYC which brought about a music revolution, Horse Meat Disco in London whose iconic soundtrack itself became a world-renowned genre and Berghain in Berlin whose signature moto of self-expression makes it the one of the most desirable parties in the world.
DISCO DADDY’s Soundtrack is all about HOUSE music with a DISCO twist, a QUEER flare and a DIRTY beat.
Once you enter Disco Daddy’s world you become part of what will make this event so unique, YOU become part of its FAMILY.
DISCO DADDY… HOUSE music is a religion. FREEDOM to just BE. SELF-Expression. High Tops. Crop Tops. Long Socks. Sequins. Lollipops. DIRTY House. DISCO beats reigns supreme.
DANCE DISCO DADDY…. EVERYONE WELCOME
Revolving door for Patron's from 10pm. Limited door sales may be available subject to capacity.
Ticketing Window is 9-10pm.
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $20 for Patrons as an Add on. $40 for public.
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
SKYCITY, Queenstown (Next to O'Connell's Mall)
ZQN Night Event
Join us for an evening full of laughs and hilarity produced by Neil Thornton. This is the second of two nights of Comedy for Winter Pride 2021 after our sell out in 2020.
Saturday night will be a line up of stand-up comedy. More incredible talent to be announced very soon,
Doors open from 8:00pm for an 8.30pm show.
Restrictions: R20
Ticket Window: 8-8:30pm.
Revolving Door from 8.30pm.
Restrictions: R20
Cost: $20 to patrons, $30 public
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
Vinyl Underground, Church Street, Queenstown
ZQN Night Event
STUD is a QUEER PARTY that continues a tradition of providing physical social spaces which are vital to our culture. An underground movement that brings to life the gay raves made infamous in NYC and BERLIN. The mood will be dark and sexy, the music will be heart pounding and the studs will be of all shapes, sizes and genders.
Ticketing Window is 9-10pm.
Revolving door for Patron's from 10pm. Limited door sales may be available subject to capacity.
Restrictions: R18
Cost: $20 for Patrons as an Add on. $40 for public.
This event is one of the event choices for Maxi, Mini and Long Weekender patrons when completing your event selection.
Yonder, Church Street, Queenstown
ZQN FREE
Winter Pride is delighted to bring back Trans & Allies Cocktails Night for the third year! This event is FREE ENTRY and welcomes anyone who wants to celebrate our fabulous Trans and Gender diverse communities.
Be sure to dress fabulous, come along for delicious drinks, meet up with old friends, and make some new ones this 2021 festival season. We are joined by fabulous hosts Miss Geena and Miss Trinity Ice, and the one and only George Fowler (Hugo Grrl) who is leading our community and charity events series in 2021.
Restrictions: R18
Cost: Free Event - all incluive, all allies welcome.
This Event is NOT included in any Festival Passes. Although this event is free, guests must pre-register on FACEBOOK.
Smiths Craft Beer House
ZQN Day Event Night Event
Back by popular demand, join us for one last hoorah before leaving Winter Pride 2021 - our epic Sunday Session!
Sunday session is a great chance to keep the party going or to say one last goodbye, DJS all afternoon (to be announced), and we are back at the one and only Official Apres Ski Bar for the festival - Smiths!
FREE access via revolving door for all Winter Pride Patrons
Restrictions: R18
Cost: Revolving door access for patrons or $10 cash at the door for non-patrons
Revolving door access for patrons only.
Health and Safety Disclaimer:
Winter Pride takes the safety and wellbeing of our guests seriously and we will be following the advice of the Ministry of Health closely in relation to developments connected to Covid-19. We will keep guests updated accordingly.
For individual events, we do our best to promote the booked talent and performers to each event as accurately as possible. However, we do reserve the right to update and alter talent and performers and / or venues closer to the scheduled event dates as circumstances may change. We will endeavour to swap like-for-like based on the quality of past events and the nature of the event advertised.
