Living in Colour
Saturday 19 September 2026 at 5:30PM
The Dowse Art Museum
Event Description
Te Ngākau Kahukura o Te Awa Kairangi is thrilled to announce the 2026 pride event for the Hutt Valley. This event is whānau friendly and entirely free. There will be live music, drag performances, drag bingo, kai, hot drinks, workshops, sexual health testing, vaccinations and much more! Bring yourself and your support for our takatāpui/rainbow/LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF+ community. Abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
When
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Saturday 19 September 2026
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Where
The Dowse Art Museum
45 Laings Road
Lower Hutt 5010
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Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at The Dowse Art Museum.
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