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The Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball events

The Kiki House of Marama is the first Ballroom House in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and will be hosting the Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball at Te Papa in October. This will commemorate five years of Marama excellence and the legacy of the growing Wellington Ballroom scene.

Find out about the categories and workshops leading up to the ball, and learn about the history and terminology of Ballroom culture, as well as what to do as a spectator.

  • A black and white photograph of people in a dance studio. The lead person is wearing knee high boots and a black hat and is demonstrating a move.

    Pop-Up Workshops: House of Marama – Hutt Central and Porirua 

    Free pop-up Ballroom introduction workshops in Lower Hutt and Porirua to learn the artforms of Ballroom, led by the Kiki House of Marama.

    These events are held in Lower Hutt and Porirua. Check event for details.

    Sat 6 Sep 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

    Sun 7 Sep 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A black and white montage of five people in different poses.

    Panel Talk: Ballroom Culture

    Leading up to The Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball this panel talk will delve into the world of Ballroom, its history and culture, how it found its way to the shores of Aotearoa, and its growing presence here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. 

    Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6.30–8.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • Black and white photo of five people in a vogue workshop in various poses.

    Workshops: Grand Marama Ball

    Free workshops to learn the fundamentals of Vogue Fem and other Ballroom categories led by internationally renowned Ballroom icons and legends Arturo Mulan, Matyouz Royalty, and Jaycee Iman.

    This event is held at Te Auaha, Wellington. Check event for details.

    Fri 3 Oct 2025, 6.00–10.00pm

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A black and white photo of people dancing on a stage.

    The Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball

    Experience a night of performances, beauty, and fashion as walkers compete for trophies in a display of queer and trans joy, liberation, and Ballroom artistry.

    Sat 4 Oct 2025, 6.30pm to 12.30am

    Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

  • A person in a silver outfit is walking down a catwalk. The room is in a blue hue.

    What to expect at the Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball?

    The trailblazing Kiki House of Marama will be hosting the Grand Kiki House of Marama Ball at Te Papa on Saturday 4 October. The Kiki House of Marama goes into detail about the history of the Ballroom scene internationally and in Aotearoa New Zealand, who the Kiki House of Marama are, and what to expect at a Ballroom event.