Same Same

New Zealand's LGBTIA+ Readers and Writers Festival

24/09/2026

A little moment to say thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2026 festival. We couldn’t have done it without all the wonderful people listed here, but there also wouldn’t be any point in doing it if not for our wonderful audiences and community who come through every year!

It was a bigger gap than usual between festivals but we’ve been thrilled to hear people enjoyed the winter timing. Keep an eye out, we might be popping up again sooner than you think 👀

📸 Rachel Lynch, of the brilliant Dr. liz breslin at our Gala.

27/08/2026

We had the best time Basement Theatre for our Saturday programme earlier this month! A huge thank you to all who joined us for our panels and keynote speaker 💛

And another massive thank you to CUETONE for capturing it all 🎥

05/08/2026

✨ We kick off tomorrow, so here’s some key information about our events over the next few days ✨

We’re at a different venue each day, so check out the details here to make sure you’re joining us in the right location! Any questions, comment below or send us a message. See you very soon 🏳️‍🌈📚

02/08/2026

Here is is: the details for our final event next Saturday! We are so so thrilled to have Laura Vincent, author of the brilliant Hoods Landing, as our keynote speaker. Laura will close out the festival Basement Theatre, although we welcome you to stick around for a drink afterwards with us!

All our events are free to attend - no registration is required for Saturday’s events, so just come on down to Basement and hang out ❤️‍🔥

30/07/2026

The third of our Saturday events is Monsters, Robots and the Fascist State - a panel about q***r writing in a scary future! Totally free to attend, we know this is going to be a fascinating discussion.

Spend the whole afternoon with us Basement Theatre! Panels, coffee, snacks, books, and community at our cozy winter fest 🔥

29/07/2026

Our second event on Saturday 8 August Basement Theatre is He Whānau Kotahi Tātou: We Are All Family! We’re so excited to hear from Alison, Tāwhanga and Tangaroa.

All the events are free to attend! Join us for the whole day, enjoy some snacks on us in between the panels and check out our book stall 📚

26/07/2026

Here come the details for our Saturday events at Basement Theatre! Starting strong with our Making Space for Q***r Writing panel.

All the events are free to attend, and we’ll have some snacks and coffee for in between, as well as our bookstall to peruse. Fill in our feedback form and you might even score an exclusive piece of Samesame 2026 merch 🔥

22/07/2026

What is Q***r food to you? Drawing on John Birdsall’s ‘What is Q***r Food?’, author and food storyteller SAM LOW - Food & Beverage invites us to gather for an exploration of the stories we carry through food.

Supported by the brilliant Chye-Ling Huang, we can’t wait to welcome you to this new offering as part of our 2026 festival.

Free to attend but registration is required and spots are limited! Secure yours now via the link in our bio.

Light kai and tea will be provided.

20/07/2026

Our 2026 festival will open with our annual gala, a chance to come together and celebrate the winners of the Peter Wells Short Fiction Contest and hear readings from a number of artists from Wheke Fortress! ✨

Join us at the Grey Lynn Community Centre on Thursday 6 August. Totally free to attend and we’ll even provide some snacks and drinks on arrival. We’ll also have our festival bookstall in partnership with The Women's Bookshop 📚

See you next month!

05/07/2026

❤️‍🔥 GIVEAWAY ❤️‍🔥

While you eagerly await our festival programme, we’ve got a giveaway treat.

If you are a q***r author interested in support with publishing or publicising your work - this is for you!! Elizabeth Heritage is kindly donating her time to provide three authors with a one-hour consultation session each.

To enter: Just make sure you’re following us and comment your favourite bookish emoji below! Entries close Sunday 12 July and we will then select three people at random.

Good luck!! 📚✍️📖

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