# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Housie
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the superstars of drag for a night of Matariki Housie at the Turner Centre, Kerikeri, this July! The sensational Kita Mean, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, the legendary Tess Tickle and Drag Wars winner, Rita Menu, present a glittering night of outrageous comedy, fierce performances, glitz, and cheeky surprises. And of course…Drag Queen Bingo!  Matariki Housie is an epic, fun show designed just for the festival! 

Come prepared for jaw-dropping comedy and pearl clutching stunts as our divas keep you laughing, singing, and gasping with their quick wit and fierce high energy performances. This isn't your typical Drag Queen Bingo, this epic show gets a glamorous festival twist with unexpected surprises and performances along the way. Be warned, this show is interactive, colourful and loud! 

There will be lots of prizes to be won and in the spirit of giving to others during the period of Puanga Matariki, each ticket includes a donation to a fabulous local charity, Bald Angels, who do extraordinary work with vulnerable Far North communities. We will be supporting their kiwiMANA Rainbow Rangatahi programme. 

Whether you're a bingo pro or a virgin, Matariki Housie is all about having a laugh and letting loose! Grab the glitter and tiara girls…you don't want to miss this. We can't wait to see you!

This event has been made possible by the support of the Turner Centre, Moon Gate Villa, Dancing Petrel Vineyard and Bay of Islands -Whangaroa Community Board.

Tickets are on sale via iTicket and the Turner Centre.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/russell/matariki-housie/200030262478633
- **Event Categories**: gaming, nonprofit, charities, festivals, comedy, bingo, sports, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Russell
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Turner Centre
- **lat**: -35.231537198219
- **long**: 173.95228117704
- **full address**: Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri 0230, New Zealand, Russell

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Housie being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Housie takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri 0230, New Zealand, Russell.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Housie?
  - **A:** Matariki Housie is organized by Matariki Pēwhairangi Bay of Islands.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Housie is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Russell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matariki Housie sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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