For the English event of the same name, see Big Gay Out (London).
Big Gay Out
Charles Chauvel and Grant Robertson at the Big Gay Out 2011
Status
Active
Genre
Festivals
Frequency
Annually
Location(s)
Coyle Park
Country
New Zealand
Years active
2000 - Present
Inaugurated
20 February 2000 (2000-02-20)
Founder
Hero Festival Big Gay Out
Most recent
12 March 2023
Attendance
10,000 - 15,000
Organised by
Hero Festival (2000 - 2002) Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (2003 - Present)
Sponsor
Durex
Website
https://www.biggayout.co.nz/
Big Gay Out is an LGBTQ festival in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It has been running in Auckland, New Zealand since 2000. The event was founded by the Hero Festival, but is now organised by the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa.[1]
During the event, Mr Gay New Zealand is chosen.[2]
^Earley, Melanie (11 March 2023). "Glitter bombs, joy and politics: The history of Auckland's Big Gay Out". Stuff. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
^"Big Gay Out 2023". Concrete Playground. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
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