Theta Project Presents
Auckland Edition 2026

Theta Project Presents: HEY FELECIA 2026

Theta Project is one of the most famous gay party promoters in New Zealand and produces the hottest events including Propaganda and Homo House

• Visiting Auckland ? Stay  at the Hotel Fitzroy, rated “Fabulous”, close to the beach featuring large rooms and a delicious breakfast menu.

The Party

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates . – PROPAGANDA
• Doors open at 10 pm, with the party running until 4 am.
• PROPAGANDA takes over Studio The Venue on Karangahape Road.
• The event is produced by Theta Project, one of New Zealand’s leading LGBTQ+ entertainment producers.
• PROPAGANDA is Theta Project’s flagship gay dance party, running since 2013.
• Expect massive LED screens, immersive lighting, lasers, DJs and live performances.
• The Halloween edition has sold out in previous years.
• This year’s event is the official party night of the Auckland Rainbow Games, bringing hundreds of LGBTQIA+ athletes, supporters and visitors into the city.
• Buy tickets from the official Humanitix ticket page.

What to Expect

• Halloween is one of PROPAGANDA’s biggest productions of the year, with the regular club format transformed by costumes, performers and much larger visual production.
• Previous editions have featured roving performers, drag queens, pole dancers, themed shows, huge laser installations and elaborate stage visuals.
• Music is geared towards a big gay Saturday night rather than a specialist circuit sound. Expect accessible house, pop remixes, vocal tracks and plenty of recognisable anthems mixed into the night.
• Costumes are a major part of the fun. Some guests go all-in with elaborate Halloween looks, others keep things simple, so you won’t feel out of place either way.
• Theta says every previous Halloween edition has sold out, and the Rainbow Games should bring an unusually large number of visitors into Auckland for this one.

The Venue – Studio

• PROPAGANDA takes over Studio The Venue at 340 Karangahape Road, Auckland.
• Studio is one of Auckland’s established live music and club venues.
• The large main room gives PROPAGANDA space for its stage, dancers, lighting, lasers and visual production.
• Karangahape Road, usually shortened to K Road, is the centre of Auckland’s LGBTQ+ nightlife.
• Several gay and queer bars are within a short walk, making the venue easy to combine with pre-party drinks.
• The location is convenient for hotels around the CBD, K Road and Ponsonby.
• Previous PROPAGANDA Halloween editions have taken place at Studio, so the production team knows how to use the venue for its larger themed shows.

The Schedule 2026

Day & Date	Party
Saturday October 31st, 2026	Halloween
Saturday November 28th, 2026	Hey Felecia
Saturday February 20th, 2027	PROPAGANDA PRIDE

Auckland Rainbow Games Weekend

• This edition doubles as the main party night for the Auckland Rainbow Games.
• That should give the crowd a noticeably international feel, with LGBTQIA+ athletes, teams, supporters and friends arriving from across New Zealand and Australia. Theta announced the party early to give Rainbow Games visitors time to include it in their weekend plans.
• If you’re visiting for the Games, PROPAGANDA is the obvious big Saturday-night event after the sporting programme.

Gay Karangahape Road

• K Road remains the centre of Auckland’s gay and queer nightlife, and Studio’s location makes it easy to start nearby before heading to the party.
• Family Bar & Club – Long-running gay bar and club at 270 Karangahape Road with DJs, drag and late-night dancing.
• G.A.Y Auckland – Gay club close to Family with DJs, dancing and a predominantly LGBTQ+ late-night crowd.
• K Road has plenty of restaurants and casual bars too, so you can have dinner in the neighbourhood before moving on to drinks and the party.

Auckland Pride

• If you enjoy PROPAGANDA, Theta Project has already announced its next Pride edition for February 2027.
• Auckland’s summer LGBTQ+ calendar includes Auckland Pride and the Big Gay Day Out, making February another good time for a gay trip to the city.

Where to Stay

• Stay around the CBD, K Road or Ponsonby. You’ll have the party and Auckland’s main gay nightlife nearby without facing a long journey back to your hotel at the end of the night.
• Abstract Hotel – Contemporary hotel close to upper Queen Street and K Road. A practical choice when nightlife is the focus of your visit.
• Cordis Auckland – Upscale hotel near the top of Queen Street with spacious rooms, an outdoor pool and spa. K Road is within easy walking distance.
• Hotel Fitzroy – Intimate boutique hotel in nearby Ponsonby with individually designed rooms and a quieter residential setting.
• SO/ Auckland – Design-led luxury hotel near Britomart with a rooftop bar, indoor pool and striking contemporary rooms. A good option for a longer Auckland city break.

PROPAGANDA Tips

• Costumes are a big part of the Halloween experience, but you don’t need an elaborate look to attend.
• Start your evening around K Road so you can walk to Studio afterwards.
• Bring valid photo ID.
• Expect a busier crowd with Rainbow Games visitors in town.
• Previous Halloween editions have sold out, so advance tickets make sense.
• Humanitix currently offers several ticket releases, with prices increasing as earlier allocations sell through.

Tickets & Official Information

• Buy PROPAGANDA Halloween tickets.
• Check the official Theta Project event page for the final line-up, production announcements and party updates.