# Festivals in Otaki | Cultural Events & Fairs - **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in Otaki. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Otaki - **Event Name**: MATARIKI ON MOANA - **Description**: Matariki on Moana is Back Whānau - held on Saturday 11th of July with KORA - HOLLIE SMITH - TAWAZ hitting the stage In Ōtaki , Kapiti only 45 mins drive from Wellington. The gates open at 10am with Whakatau and kapahaka kicking off at 11am. We have plent - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 316 - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/matariki-on-moana/200030181544352 - **Venue**: 84 Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zNTEwYjQ4MzRjM2JjZTg4OTBiYjkxNGIyZjJlZTRjNGNmMGZkNTBjMWFhMjE0YTdkYWM5YzhjMWIwZWI1OTEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2YwZjBmMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTMzNTU5Nw.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, performances, music, art - **Event Name**: Taitoko Night Market - **Description**: Experience the Taitoko Night Market. Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture and community in the heart of Levin. Wander through a lively night market filled with local stalls and delicious food trucks, all set to the backdrop of live music and ente - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 114 - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 05:00 am – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/taitoko-night-market/200030078980336 - **Venue**: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84MjJjMDIyNTg0OWNjMGU0ZjM4ODUwNDRlNjI5YWQyMzQ1OTFhMDI5ZmNhMGYzOTMyNTczNzAxZjQ5OTFjNmE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzEzMDcwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDAxNjEzMw.avif - **Categories**: Music, food-drinks, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Levin Christmas Fair 2026 - **Description**: 🌟 The Levin Christmas Fair is BACK for 2026! 🌟 Get excited, Levin — your favourite festive market returns on 14th November 2026! Same place, same amazing stalls, and the same incredible community vibes you know and love. ✨ Mark your calendars now and st - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 355 - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 11:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/levin-christmas-fair-2026/200029338460026 - **Venue**: Horowhenua Events Centre and Showgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iZjU1MmVlZWU1NDNhMjljNGIxZDM5ZGI3ZDc4NGYyMmE2MjhjYTQxZTBiYTljY2U3ZDAxMWRmMmY1NDcwMzkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTkyMTUxNA.avif - **Categories**: calendar - **Event Name**: Star Glaze 2026 - Mid Winter Ceramics Festival - **Description**: A vibrant two days filled with diverse events, including Have-A-Go wheel, handbuilding and weaving on Saturday and Raku on Saturday alongside the extended pottery exhibition in the OMRC grandstand. Join Ōtaki Pottery Club for the 2026 Star Glaze Mid Wint - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 53 - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/star-glaze-2026-mid-winter-ceramics-festival/200029971127044 - **Venue**: Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Star+Glaze+2026+-+Mid+Winter+Ceramics+Festival&date=Fri+Jul+10+2026+at+10%3A00+am&bg=5 - **Categories**: festivals, art, sports, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Matariki for Tamariki - **Description**: Celebrate Matariki with your tamariki at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō. Join us for a special morning of stories and waiata, led by Punahau Early Childhood Care Centre. This relaxed, whānau-friendly session is a lovely way for tamariki to learn about Mat - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 59 - **Date**: Tue Jul 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Jul 07 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/matariki-for-tamariki/200030078975721 - **Venue**: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lYWExYmIzOGFhYmFlOWMwZjRiNzVkMDQ4YmY0MzY0NjA4ZTNiMjExMTMyYzA0MTAwNjc4MzRhZTgwMTE1OWE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE2MTYxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTY5MTExMg.avif - **Categories**: storytelling - **Event Name**: Puna Kaukau - **Description**: Take part in a meaningful Matariki tradition at Puna Kaukau. Join us for a special karakia acknowledging Waitī, the whetū (star) associated with freshwater bodies and the food gathered from them, as we honour the awa (river) and welcome Matariki. Follo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 07:45 pm – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/puna-kaukau/200030087214058 - **Venue**: Gladstone Reserve - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81MDk2NTdmNTMzZDY2OTUyMjJiZmE1MTVjZjk2ZTg0YjY1MTJhYTAxMjJkYzU0MGRmODRjNzVjYjJjNDc2N2M1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFhMTkxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDAxNjEyNw.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Kirtan Fest Aotearoa 2027 - **Description**: Join us for a Soulful Start to the New Year Kirtan Fest Aotearoa is calling you - into sacred sound, deep connection, and heart-expanding community. January 2nd - 5th 2027 Strathean Retreat Centre, Otaki, NZ Featuring beloved Kirtan artists, live mant - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 52 - **Date**: Sat Jan 02 2027 at 05:00 am – Tue Jan 05 2027 at 03:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/kirtan-fest-aotearoa-2027/200029989710428 - **Venue**: Strathean Retreat Centre, 5512 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81ODEzMWZhOTFmNTA3YzM5ZDYzMzUzZTZlNjk3NWY5NTYxODdjZTg3ZWIwOTdhNzA4ZmQxMGIwZDM3YWY2MDFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAwODA4My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDQ3NDUxOA.avif - **Categories**: bhajan-jamming, festivals, art - **Event Name**: Foxton Surf Life Saving Midwinter Swim - **Description**: 🌊❄️ MIDWINTER SWIM – SUNDAY 5 JULY! ❄️🌊 Foxton Surf Life Saving Club is hosting our annual Midwinter Swim and we want YOU to take the plunge! 💦 Registrations from 10am 💦 Swim kicks off at 11am 💦 U13 – Gold coin entry 💦 Adults – $5 🎉 Spot prizes 👗 Prize - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sun Jul 05 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/foxton-surf-life-saving-midwinter-swim/200030213419427 - **Venue**: Foxton Surf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iZmNmNjI5ODFiZmRhMDcwMzljNjNlNTExMmY5OWRkZjI2MzhlYjJhZWI1ZDhlN2U5YjI5NTJkNDU3ZTVhMjY3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNjOGY3ZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3ODE3MjE4NjA.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit - **Event Name**: T3H3 Matariki Weekend 2026- Levin- Lake Horowhenua - **Description**: T3H3 Matariki weekend 2026 will be held in Levin-Horowhenua. Thursday- 6.30pm Wellington Waterfront, Hare: High Heels Friday- something the coast, Public holiday Main run- Saturday 11th July with Levin H3 Hare: Handle and Levin H3 Location: TBC Donnell - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 44 - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/t3h3-matariki-weekend-2026-levin-lake-horowhenua/200030087215502 - **Venue**: Donnelly Park Levin - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82ZWFkOGM4NzhmNTMyYTFiN2JjMTk0ODUwZWJjMTZmNWIxZTkxZDdlZTAwYzZmMzNiODRlN2I2OWI0NDYwZTZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY1NS1kYzFjMzA1ZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTU2NjgyMQ.avif - **Categories**: night-markets, holiday ## Trending Events in Otaki - **Event Name**: MATARIKI ON MOANA - **Description**: Matariki on Moana is Back Whānau - held on Saturday 11th of July with KORA - HOLLIE SMITH - TAWAZ hitting the stage In Ōtaki , Kapiti only 45 mins drive from Wellington. The gates open at 10am with Whakatau and kapahaka kicking off at 11am. We have plent - **Venue**: 84 Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3510b4834c3bce8890bb914b2f2ee4c4cf0fd50c1aa214a7dac9c8c1b0eb5912-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0f0f0-gmir?v=1781335597 - **Event Name**: Levin Mid-Winter Christmas Fair - **Description**: 🎄 Levin Mid-Winter Christmas Fair 🎄 After the incredible success of the Levin Christmas Fair on 1 November 2025, we’re doing it again — but this time with a mid-winter twist! ❄️ Get ready for a cosy indoor event filled with festive cheer, local makers, - **Venue**: 33 Victoria St, Levin 5510, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f9d718cc842c244e76de05a5bb1f35db32b8021d2a400ef4d92e777535b0e13c-rimg-w1200-h900-dcffffff-gmir?v=1781759079 - **Event Name**: Taitoko Night Market - **Description**: Experience the Taitoko Night Market. Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture and community in the heart of Levin. Wander through a lively night market filled with local stalls and delicious food trucks, all set to the backdrop of live music and ente - **Venue**: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/822c0225849cc0e4f3885044e629ad234591a029fca0f3932573701f4991c6a5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc130706-gmir?v=1780016133 - **Event Name**: Otaki Market - August - **Description**: Nau Mai Haere Mai, meet you at the Market. 🌞 Discover a vibrant outdoor market nestled on State Highway One in Ōtaki, just across from New World. Join us to greet our regular stallholders and special guests from the community. --- PARKING There is plenty - **Venue**: State Highway 1, opposite New World, Otaki, New Zealand 5512 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2a64433ed3a62111df9909fe2f1b320e0a8725eaa563d26e1cfd27792c93f5a0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfedf2f-gmir?v=1780202639 - **Event Name**: Explore Matariki at the Planetarium - **Description**: Explore Matariki at the Planetarium. Join Spaceward Bound for a unique opportunity to celebrate and learn about Matariki and space inside their portable planetarium. Step beneath the stars and discover the connections between the Matariki cluster, the n - **Venue**: Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f875d61fd8a6b9e25b48412f22bf406aa273a09d32e4f62204d5e849f6bdc4ba-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020205-gmir?v=1780016129 - **Event Name**: A Weekend of Qi — with Dr Margaret Macky | Strathean, Kāpiti - **Description**: Qigong is a practice people discover and then quietly wonder where it's been all their lives. You'll leave this weekend with a practice that actually calms your nervous system — and one that you'll keep using. Dr Margaret Macky is a retired medical docto - **Venue**: Strathean Retreat Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e618422489ebc8143897619fa24e68bf83943230af94714ffb965cc0ce673c5c-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2e3015-gmir?v=1781607362 - **Event Name**: Otaki Market - July - **Description**: Nau Mai Haere Mai, meet you at the Market. 🌞 Discover a vibrant outdoor market nestled on State Highway One in Ōtaki, just across from New World. Join us to greet our regular stallholders and special guests from the community. --- PARKING There is plenty - **Venue**: State Highway 1, opposite New World, Otaki, New Zealand 5512 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5600c7a8f31bccf27d95dc99527f948acafff10b5d1bcaa993d6f3638e7fc820-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfedf2f-gmir?v=1781228869 - **Event Name**: Otaki Christmas Market - **Description**: Otaki Market Christmas Market A FREE festive event for the community where you will find unique gifts for Christmas. Stay awhile and enjoy the delicious coffee, food and drinks available. Bring the family for a fun day and support our local sellers by sh - **Venue**: State Highway 1, opposite New World, Otaki, New Zealand 5512 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2b4435a651e386dae29cd1c4318aa4ebf17473b7ecb3681b4e4ca1783a75e52c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdc2e47-gmir?v=1779695823 - **Event Name**: Levin Christmas Fair 2026 - **Description**: 🌟 The Levin Christmas Fair is BACK for 2026! 🌟 Get excited, Levin — your favourite festive market returns on 14th November 2026! Same place, same amazing stalls, and the same incredible community vibes you know and love. ✨ Mark your calendars now and st - **Venue**: Horowhenua Events Centre and Showgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bf552eeee543a29c4b1d39db7d784f22a628ca41e0ba9cce7d011df2f5470391-rimg-w1200-h900-dcfffffe-gmir?v=1779921514 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in June in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/festivals--june) - [Festivals Events in July in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/festivals--july) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Otaki? - **A:** MATARIKI ON MOANA (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am at 84 Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand), Taitoko Night Market (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 05:00 am at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō), Levin Christmas Fair 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 11:00 pm at Horowhenua Events Centre and Showgrounds), Star Glaze 2026 - Mid Winter Ceramics Festival (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 10:00 am at Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club), Matariki for Tamariki (Tue Jul 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Otaki? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Otaki on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Otaki? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Otaki? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Otaki include 84 Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach 5512, New Zealand, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Horowhenua Events Centre and Showgrounds. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Otaki? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Otaki include Hori, Horowhenua District Council, Levin Christmas Fair. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Otaki? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Otaki. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Waikanae](https://allevents.in/waikanae/festivals) - [Festivals in Paraparaumu](https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/festivals) - [Festivals in Paekakariki](https://allevents.in/paekakariki/festivals) - [Festivals in Upper Hutt](https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/festivals) - [Festivals in Masterton](https://allevents.in/masterton/festivals) - [Festivals in Porirua](https://allevents.in/porirua/festivals) - [Festivals in Lower Hutt](https://allevents.in/lower-hutt/festivals) - [Festivals in Kahutara](https://allevents.in/kahutara/festivals)