SAMESAME BUT DIFFERENT FESTIVAL 2026
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SameSame But Different Festival 2026
Join us for SameSame But Different, Aotearoa’s only LGBTQIA+ literary festival, returning for a day of inspiring conversations, storytelling, creativity & community connection.
Featuring authors, artists, thinkers & changemakers from across Aotearoa, the festival explores diverse queer experiences through panel discussions, author talks, creative conversations & thought-provoking dialogue. Whether you're a passionate reader, writer, creative, ally or simply curious, you'll find a welcoming space to listen, learn, connect & celebrate the power of storytelling.
Come be part of a festival that champions representation, celebrates difference & creates space for LGBTQIA+ voices to be heard.
Saturday 8 August 2026
Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central
Ticketing & programme details coming soon.
Join us for SameSame But Different, Aotearoa’s only LGBTQIA+ literary festival, returning for a day of inspiring conversations, storytelling, creativity & community connection.
Featuring authors, artists, thinkers & changemakers from across Aotearoa, the festival explores diverse queer experiences through panel discussions, author talks, creative conversations & thought-provoking dialogue. Whether you're a passionate reader, writer, creative, ally or simply curious, you'll find a welcoming space to listen, learn, connect & celebrate the power of storytelling.
Come be part of a festival that champions representation, celebrates difference & creates space for LGBTQIA+ voices to be heard.
Saturday 8 August 2026
Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central
Ticketing & programme details coming soon.
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Where is it happening?
2 Freyberg Place, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand
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Host or PublisherEllen Melville Centre


















