# Festivals in Paraparaumu 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Paraparaumu 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **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 Paraparaumu. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Paraparaumu, 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 Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu - **Event Name**: Kāpiti Half Marathon 2026 - **Description**: Explore the Kāpiti Coast on a running festival including a 21km half marathon, 10km, 5km, plus bring the kids for our 2km kids kick it 2k. Make the most of your stay by enjoying all that Kāpiti has to offer. The course is one of New Zealand's most pictur - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 274 - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 08:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/kāpiti-half-marathon-2026/200030469403620 - **Venue**: Paraparaumu Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zZGVlZjAyNzU2NTdjN2E0NjZhMTZiYjBlYmM2NGZkNmIwYWE2YjgyYmRkOTlkM2JkMTk5MWIyZGYxZjg2NGZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzM4MzgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzE3MjA5NQ.avif - **Categories**: marathons, sports, kids, festivals, workshops, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Christmas on the Coast - **Description**: Get ready to share the festive cheer, Christmas on the Coast is back! Join us on Saturday 12 December, from 11am–3pm. At 11am, catch the colourful Christmas float parade as it travels from Paraparaumu College along Mazengarb Road to the reserve, then sta - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/christmas-on-the-coast/200030559748847 - **Venue**: Mazengarb Reserve - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMDhmYWQ1MTQyODM5YzVmYTFjNGFiODIwYjg2NTcwYzVkZGQ0YzFiMDdmNWM4NTdlNzYzNzA1M2FmZWRjNTE2ZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MzUtZGMwODQ4NzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczNzAyNzk.avif - **Categories**: festivals, parades, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, christmas - **Event Name**: Kāpiti Strawberry Festival 2026 - **Description**: ENTRY BY GOLD COIN You’re invited to the annual Kāpiti Strawberry Festival, the sweetest festival in Kāpiti. 🍓 The very special thing about this event is that all of its profits stay local right here at Mary Potter Hospice Kapiti - an organisation that - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 794 - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/kāpiti-strawberry-festival-2026/200029865891322 - **Venue**: Kapiti Primary School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iZjFlMGU2YjY4Zjg3ZGNjMzYwNjg5MzhhOTBhOWQ4MDFiYTZmODJlYjkzOWMxODkzMWNhYTA2NDYxMzI4MTU2LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3NDQ1OTk3.avif - **Categories**: festivals, kids, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, christmas, nonprofit, shopping, calendar - **Event Name**: Kenakena School Festival of Fun 2026 - **Description**: 🤩 The Kenakena School Festival of Fun is COMING! 🗓 Saturday 14 November 2026 FREE entry, FREE parking, and non-stop fun for the whole whānau! 🎉 All your family faves are here… PLUS: 🧚 KIDS! Come in fancy dress to win spot prizes! 🎀 Add Wacky Hair + Face P - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 83 - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/kenakena-school-festival-of-fun-2026/200030341374426 - **Venue**: 12 Donovan Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNWVmMjA3YjYxYWJhYmJiZWEyMjZlMjQzNGQ5MzU0ZDcwODg2NjQyMjAxNTU5NmJjN2Q3ZTg0OTJkZDk0ODc3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzkxMzY3OQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, kids, live-music, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, entertainment, carnivals, pictures-with-santa, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Kāpiti Food Fair 2026 - **Description**: Make a day of it. Gather your friends and whānau, plan your destination getaway, secure your accommodation and VIP parking early, and get ready to savour the flavours, sounds, and spirit of summer at Kāpiti Food Fair 2026. Kāpiti Food Fair is where grea - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 338 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/kāpiti-food-fair-2026/200030602604120 - **Venue**: 15 Scaife Dr, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xZmEzN2VmYzI5OWQxOWYwMWI0NGViODgyNGI1MmIxNTZhMWJjMDE2NTc2NjY5NDFjZTk0NTYxMTVkZTlmMzAwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ1MTU1OQ.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, food-truck-festivals, trips-adventures, festivals, food-drinks, camping, performances, kids, harvest-festival, dog, parties, live-music, art, fine-arts, comedy, nonprofit, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals - **Event Name**: Kapiti Tattoo & Arts Festival 2027 - **Description**: Kapiti Coast’s boldest creative event is back! The 3rd Annual Kapiti Tattoo & Arts Festival returns to Paraparaumu Memorial Hall on Saturday, 8th May 2027 for a full day of ink, art, beats, and big community vibes. We’re proudly local, but we pack ma - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 103 - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 10:00 am – Sat May 08 2027 at 04:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/kapiti-tattoo-and-arts-festival-2027/200030458573439 - **Venue**: Paraparaumu Memorial Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yZTJlMGNkMDdlNTM2OTA5NzZmODgzMjMxZTRiY2RmYmVhNmE5NGIyZjQwMTEzMzc3NTRhYmQ4NjZkMWQ2NzMzLXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kY2U4ZThkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzU0NTg1NA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, shopping ## Trending Events in Paraparaumu - **Event Name**: Sonic Boom - A Family Concert Experience┃KĀPITI COAST - **Description**: Introducing SONIC BOOM! After SELL OUT shows in the upper North Island - we are hitting the road and heading to the Kāpiti Coast! A high-energy live concert experience delivering the ultimate family night out! SONIC BOOM brings the excitement of a real r - **Venue**: Southward Car Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7e67c3dcedfe47b40ca134c276692eb24ce5cb2aab3b3d1b6c59625c87cec5ca-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787241959 - **Event Name**: Suny Siide Up Masquerade Ball - **Description**: We invite you to a night of mystery, glamour, and underground house/techno. On September 12th, Raumati Social Club transforms into a masquerade ball - shadows, shimmering masks, and a dance floor that pulls you in from the first step. Think vintage elega - **Venue**: The Raumati Social Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e02b2833d821a46c2983152644645c52d0c6679111d4632e652927d1fa7af828-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787256873 - **Event Name**: Paraparaumu Record Fair - **Description**: Nikki Lou Records bringing back our twice yearly Paraparaumu Record Fair to this great venue on Ocean Road. Always a popular event for vinyl, cd and tape lovers in the Wellington Region. 25 to 30 vendors from all over the North Island bringing their crate - **Venue**: Ocean Road Community Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/32cbe9c879847354ee2f5a5b980d3b3c51b5b236274d19d527e6ad84d413f5fc-rimg-w1200-h1572-dc282828-gmir?v=1787337411 - **Event Name**: Bond Store & North End Brewery Masters 2-4-2 - **Description**: Some of New Zealand's best bowlers are coming to Paraparaumu Beach! From 4- 6 September 2026, Paraparaumu Beach Bowling Club will host the Bond Store & North End Brewery Masters 2-4-2, bringing together top talent, great competition, live entertainme - **Venue**: 17 Toru Road, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand 5032 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bbc68e318a6ff2db7209c5c07079c645f1dd06bae3a414efc82d031edf254e56-rimg-w1200-h675-dc888828-gmir?v=1788057121 - **Event Name**: North Pole Express Kapiti: 10am - Saturday, 19 December 2026 - **Description**: Be whisked away on the North Pole Express to meet Santa, sing, and celebrate this special time of year.About this Event'Nice List' presale: 12pm, 25 June 2026 - 5pm, 1 July 2026. - **Venue**: Paraparaumu Train Station - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/29f3d1ae9a9ae2e355ccbc047cdd4a495fdd82a4593d41d50b7b5a8396aed870-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb82928-gmir.jpg?v=1782377175 - **Event Name**: Awaken Your Intuition - the Third Eye Chakra - **Description**: Tap into your inner knowing through Kundalini Yoga, breathwork, meditation and sound.About this EventThis workshop is part of an 8-part chakra journey across 2026. Each session stands alone or can be experienced as part o - **Venue**: Lotus Yoga Centre & Retreat - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/daa45eb272f4bef658e12c6da7f9b79f1bd911561fd984d3fd653c0a7f31581d-rimg-w800-h533-dc2f1c2e-gmir.jpg?v=1784402141 - **Event Name**: Biker Breakfast - **Description**: Bikers Breakfast is on again this year. Closer to the date will advise details of a ride, but RAC wgtn will also have a stand there to share what we are about. Open to some people to be available to help on the stand. Other details of the Bikers Breakfas - **Venue**: Southward Car Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b8c08e244ed810c9360ec63b2f7c2d37d88a0f1661424e2a2560573e433b7734-rimg-w932-h2048-dce8e8f8-gmir?v=1787612421 - **Event Name**: An EVENING for EVERY MIND / Fundraiser to support neurodiverse children at Kenakena school - **Description**: To those parents and teachers that know the struggle of trying to get funding and support for your neurodiverse child in school, only to get pushed back multiple times leaving your child without support therefore without full access to an education. I se - **Venue**: Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d1b4d5e54969a5e8f72e35ae52013a5363009185949c2b266cf038d573081b7a-rimg-w1020-h1450-dc082828-gmir?v=1787591028 - **Event Name**: North Pole Express Kapiti: 5pm - Saturday, 19 December 2026 - **Description**: Be whisked away on the North Pole Express to meet Santa, sing, and celebrate this special time of year.About this Event'Nice List' presale: 12pm, 25 June 2026 - 5pm, 1 July 2026. - **Venue**: Paraparaumu Train Station - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6a1a73ef46331ce7940aee709fbb2ec6e7bbcb305ddbda0ea61d901a9a1262b3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb72927-gmir.jpg?v=1782533785 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Paraparaumu](https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Paraparaumu](https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in September in Paraparaumu](https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/festivals--september) - [Festivals Events in October in Paraparaumu](https://allevents.in/paraparaumu/festivals--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Paraparaumu? - **A:** Kāpiti Half Marathon 2026 (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 08:00 am at Paraparaumu Beach), Christmas on the Coast (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Mazengarb Reserve), Kāpiti Strawberry Festival 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:30 am at Kapiti Primary School), Kenakena School Festival of Fun 2026 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:30 am at 12 Donovan Road), Kāpiti Food Fair 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at 15 Scaife Dr, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Paraparaumu? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu? - **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 Paraparaumu? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Paraparaumu include Paraparaumu Beach, Mazengarb Reserve, Kapiti Primary School. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Paraparaumu? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Paraparaumu include Kāpiti Half Marathon, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Kāpiti Strawberry Festival. - **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 Paraparaumu? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Paraparaumu. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Paekakariki](https://allevents.in/paekakariki/festivals) - [Festivals in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/festivals) - [Festivals in Upper Hutt](https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/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) - [Festivals in Wellington](https://allevents.in/wellington/festivals) - [Festivals in Clareville](https://allevents.in/clareville/festivals)