Get involved
The Big Gay Out (brought to you by Burnett Foundation Aotearoa) is the largest annual Rainbow event in Aotearoa. It is attended by over 15,000 LGBTQIA+ people, their whānau and friends and provides a unique opportunity to meaningfully engage with the community.
Become a partner
This is a free community event that relies on the generous support of our event partners. We’d love to hear from you if you are committed to supporting Rainbow communities in Aotearoa and would like to explore partnering together for Big Gay Out 2026.
Become a volunteer photographer
If you’d like to help us capture the magic on the day, please fill in the form below!
Become a volunteer
Our community volunteers are the backbone of our event and make all the magic happen. If you’d like to volunteer for us, please fill in the form here!