| 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 |
| 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 New Zealand. It has been running in Auckland 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.