Pilbara Pride
Festival Program
June 2026
Explore the full schedule of events happening across Onslow, Karratha, Port Hedland and Newman as we celebrate Pilbara Pride Festival 2026.
From family-friendly gatherings and community workshops to cabaret shows, markets and the Pride Parade, there’s something for everyone.
Tuesday 2nd – Thursday 4th
Onslow
Thursday 4th June
Drag Queen Trivia & Comedy Night – “The Big Fact Hunt”
Location WhenCostFree Event
Beadon Bay Hotel
6:30pm – 10:30pm
An evening of drag queen trivia, comedy and high-energy entertainment featuring Saratonin, Jessica James and friends, with fabulous prizes and plenty of laughs.
Thursday 4th June
Chevron TBC
Location Beadon Bay Hotel
Fabulous prizes and performances from the talented local drag queen Saratonin and friends.
CostWhen6:30pm – 10:30pm
Free Event
Friday 5th
Karratha
Karaogay, Comedy & Cabaret Show
Location WhenCostFree Event
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Games, performances and unapologetic Karaogay featuring Sumting Wong, Jesse James and Cougar Morrison.
Tuesday 12th – Thursday 20th
Port Hedland
Friday 12th June
Rainbow Story Time
Location WhenCostFree Event
9.00am – 11pm
A joyful and inclusive storytelling session celebrating diversity, imagination and pride. Perfect for young readers and families to enjoy together.
Friday 12th June
Sugar Blue Burlesque Cabaret Show
Location WhenCostTicketed Event
6.00pm - 11.00pm
An evening of glamour, bold performances and dazzling burlesque entertainment. Expect sparkle, sass and unforgettable stage moments.
Saturday 13th June
Pride Colouring Competition Opens
Location WhenCost*Confirm Details
More Hedland Events > ***
6.00pm - 11.00pm
Ticketed Event
Bling Your Business
During Pilbara Pride Festival, we invite local businesses across the region to decorate their storefronts in rainbow pride and show visible support for our LGBTQIA+ community.
From windows and counters to uniforms and displays, Bling Your Business is a simple but powerful way to stand in solidarity and help create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere throughout the Pilbara.
Bling will be supplied by the Port Hedland Visitor Centre to sponsors and participating businesses, and additional Bling Packs are available for purchase for those who would like to get involved.
Together, we can fill our streets with colour, pride and community spirit.
Sunday 14th
Family & Community Day
South Hedland
Family & Community Day is one of the most vibrant and welcoming days of the Pilbara Pride Festival. It’s a celebration of connection, culture and community spirit. Bringing together families, friends, businesses and allies for a full day of colour, inclusion and pride in the heart of South Hedland.
Location CostFree Event
8.30am - 4.30pm
Registration from 8:00am
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Rainbow Fair Day
9.00am - 10.30pm
Games 10:30am – 12:30pm
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Drop in anytime and explore market stalls, pride merchandise, a free sausage sizzle, live entertainers, music, queens, dancers, face painting, food vans and coffee vendors. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Rainbow Yoga / Pilates in the Square
Start your morning with gentle movement and mindful connection in a relaxed and supportive outdoor session. All experience levels are welcome.
Pride WA Rainbow Games Carnival
Bring your friends and join in the fun with inclusive games designed to celebrate participation, teamwork and community spirit.
Rainbow Pride Walk
Walk together in colour and solidarity as families, friends and supporters show their pride around South Hedland Square.
Dreamtime Stories and Dancing
Gather to experience storytelling and dance led by Uncle George Pitt, Uncle Bruce Thomas and Aunty Jeanette Dhu, celebrating culture, connection and shared community.
Tuesday 12th – Thursday 20th
Port Hedland
Location When6.30pm – 10.00pm
Cost$95.00
Tuesday 16th June
Monday 15th June
Location When6.30pm - 10.30pm
Cost$150
Dinner Under the Stars
Wednesday 17th June
Location When9.00am-12noon
CostFree
Location When6.00pm-9.00pm
CostFree
Location When6:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost$25.00
Thursday 18th June
Rainbow Paint and Sip
Unleash your creativity in a relaxed and laughter-filled evening of painting, connection and drag queen flair. Led by Michelle Cook, this guided art session includes nibbles, a complimentary glass of wine, your own take-home canvas and plenty of laughs, along with a fabulous drag queen meet and greet.
Secure your spot and book your ticket early.
An elegant evening beneath the Pilbara night sky, featuring a curated dining experience by Chef Andre at the Civic Centre Gardens
Enjoy canapés, a three-course dinner and a licensed bar, alongside comedy, live performances and Karaogay entertainment.
With limited seating (maximum 75 guests), this intimate event promises exceptional food, great company and unforgettable festival moments.
Reserve your seat before it sells out.
Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
A practical and engaging workshop delivered by Pride WA, designed to support inclusive workplaces and strengthen community spaces across the Pilbara.
D&D Night – Youth Event
Hosted by Pride WA and Headspace this is a welcoming Dungeons & Dragons event designed to offer a safe, supportive and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ young people to connect, socialise and play.
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or brand-new to the game, friendly Dungeon Masters will guide you through a collaborative storytelling quest where creativity, imagination and confidence can thrive.
Location When6.30pm – 10.30pm
Cost$25.00
Drag Queen Bingo
Get ready for big laughs, fabulous performances and bingo with a twist. Expect high-energy drag entertainment, great prizes and a lively crowd.
Grab your ticket and join the fun.
Drag Queen Trivia & Comedy Night – “The Big Fact Hunt”
An evening of drag queen trivia, comedy and high-energy entertainment featuring Drag Queen Saratonin and friends, with fabulous prizes and plenty of laughs.
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th
Hedland Pride Weekend Finale
Location Join us for a full weekend of celebration as Pilbara Pride Festival comes alive across Port Hedland. From community moments and sunset gatherings to the Pride Parade and an unforgettable dance party, this is the grand finale for Hedland, a vibrant showcase of visibility, connection and pride.
Come for one event or make a weekend of it and experience the energy, colour and spirit of Pride in Hedland.
Saturday 19th
Sunday 20th
When10:30am-12.30pm
CostFree
Location WhenFood 6pm-10.30pm
CostLocation When8:30am-12 noon
CostFree
Location WhenTIME AND LOCATION TBC
CostFree
Location When10.30am – 11.30am
CostFree Event
Queens in the Square
Movie starts at 7.30pm
Pride Markets
The Port Hedland Visitor Centre presents a special Pride Footpath Market featuring local small businesses, makers and creatives. Come along, show your support, browse unique finds and soak up the festival atmosphere
Meet and mingle with local queens in a joyful daytime celebration of pride, visibility and community connection.
Pride Sunset Food Markets & Movie Night
Kick off the evening with delicious food from local food trucks as the sun sets over the Pilbara, then settle in from 7:30pm for a movie under the stars. Bring a picnic rug or chair and enjoy a relaxed night of great food and community atmosphere
Pride Colouring Competition Winners Announced
Our Pride Colouring Competition invites young artists across the Pilbara to get creative and celebrate pride through colour and imagination.
Open from 1 May to Wednesday 17 June, colouring sheets can be downloaded from our website and submitted as outlined on the entry form.
Winners will be announced during the festival program. Proudly supported by our community sponsors Earthbeat.
Rainbow Story Time
Free
A joyful and inclusive storytelling session celebrating diversity, imagination and pride. Perfect for young readers and families to enjoy together.
Pride Parade
Port Hedland CBD
9:00am – 10:30am
MC Hannah Conda
Live broadcast by Ngaarda Media Roebourne
This is the moment the Pilbara shines.
The streets of Port Hedland will explode with colour, music and pride as our community comes together for the Pilbara Pride Parade. Hosted by the iconic Hannah Conda and broadcast live by Ngaarda Media Roebourne, this high-energy celebration of visibility and inclusion brings businesses, organisations, families and supporters together in one powerful display of unity.
Expect colour. Expect noise. Expect pride.
Come cheer, wave, dance and celebrate as the CBD fills with unapologetic joy and community spirit.
Want to be part of the parade? Find Out More >
More Sunday 20th Fun
Location TBC
When10:30am-11:00am
CostFree
Location WhenQueens Performance 4pm
CostLocation When8:00pm-1:00am
CostRainbow Tug Spectacular
A spirited tug-of-war bringing playful competition and big festival energy to the morning celebrations.
Ladies Day Port Hedland Races
Race day meets Pride as queens take centre stage for a vibrant afternoon showcase at PH Races. Expect sparkle, personality and high-energy performances that bring colour and celebration to this iconic local event. A perfect blend of community spirit, entertainment and festival flair as Pride continues across Hedland.
Check with Venue
Pride Dance Party and Show
Close out the festival with an electrifying night of music, performance and celebration. Featuring DJs, a laser light show and spectacular entertainment from international and local queens and dancers, the Pride Dance Party is the ultimate finale to the Pilbara Pride Festival weekend.
$50
June 24th-25th June
Newman
Wednesday 24th
Location When9.00am-12noon
CostFree
Location When5:00pm-8:30pm
CostFree
Location When6:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost$25.00
Thursday 25th June
Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
A practical and engaging workshop delivered by Pride WA, designed to support inclusive workplaces and strengthen community spaces across the Pilbara.
TBC
Pride Games Event (Youth Event Only)
An evening of games, activities and connection designed especially for young people. This youth-focused event offers a safe, welcoming space to socialise, have fun and celebrate community
Drag Queen Trivia & Comedy Night – “The Big Fact Hunt”
An evening of drag queen trivia, comedy and high-energy entertainment featuring Drag Queen Saratonin and friends, with fabulous prizes and plenty of laughs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
We’re here to help reach out anytime.
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The Pilbara Pride Festival runs across multiple days and locations, with events held in Onslow, Karratha, Port Hedland and Newman.
You can view the full schedule on our Festival Program page for exact dates, times and locations. -
Events take place across the Pilbara region, including community venues, parks, hotels, theatres and public spaces.
Each event listing includes the specific location and details to help you plan ahead.
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Yes. Many of our events including Rainbow Story Time, Fair Day, markets and the Pride Parade are designed to be inclusive and welcoming for families and all ages.
Some evening performances are ticketed 18+ events, and these will be clearly marked on the program.
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Ticketed events can be booked online through our website. Simply head to the Program page, select your event and follow the ticket link.
We recommend booking early, as some events have limited capacity.
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Yes. If you would like to enter a float, march as an organisation, or participate formally in the Pride Parade, you’ll need to complete the online registration form.
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Absolutely. The festival is powered by community volunteers. If you’d like to support an event, help on the day or get involved behind the scenes, visit our volunteer page to register your interest.
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We welcome local businesses and organisations who want to support inclusion and visibility in the Pilbara.
Visit our Sponsors section or contact us directly to learn more about partnership opportunities.
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We aim to make the Pilbara Pride Festival as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please reach out to us via the Contact page and we’ll do our best to assist.