XOX Pride

Aucklanders are invited to revel in the transformation of Aotea Centre’s Box Café and Bar as XOX Pride comes alive with two weeks of vibrant, live performances from a fabulous line up of talent. DJ’s, Divas, Songbirds and Drag Queens, XOX Pride will be spreading the love this summer festival from 5pm till late, 11 – 28 February.

On Wednesday 11 February, opening night explodes into life as DJ Bobby Brazuka’s steamy Latin beats set the stage for the ladies of drag to turn up the volume and get the party started. Some of Auckland’s most famous divas Anita Wig’lt, Tess Tickleand Buckwheat will be strutting their stuff and performing up a storm. Returning to Auckland after six years in NYC, crazed rock ‘n’ roll DJS’s Labretta Suede and Johnny Moondog will see the evening out.

XOX Pride will be also be THE celebration hub for Auckland Pride Festival and will host a special after party following the Auckland Pride Parade, Ponsonby Rd on Saturday 21 of February.

The newly created tropical garden paradise designed by the talented Celery Production team (creators of Art in the Dark), that is XOX Pride, is the best place to be for the happiest of Happy Hours and Proud Cocktails on the terrace daily between 5pm and 7pm. Kick back and enjoy the party!