# Festivals in Porirua | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Porirua. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Porirua

- **Event Name**: The Bay Express to the Hastings Blossom Festival
  - **Description**: Welcome spring in style and climb aboard The Bay Express for a magnificent full-day rail adventure. We are heading to Hawke's Bay for the spectacular Hastings Blossom Festival!

Sit back and relax as our majestic steam locomotive takes you through changin
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:15 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/the-bay-express-to-the-hastings-blossom-festival/200030203543216
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Railway Station
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Pacific Night Market - December
  - **Description**: Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Mauri, Halo Olketa, Halo Olgeta, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings.

Come along and check out this fabulous night market. A great event where
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 08:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/pacific-night-market-december/200029873883054
  - **Venue**: Te Akapuanga, Porirua Cook Islands Hall, 14 Mentor Lane, Cannons Creek, Porirua
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- **Event Name**: Woof Market
  - **Description**: Don’t let your best friend miss out on all the fun! 🐾

Treat your dog to the ultimate Doggy Day Out at Kai Tahi in Porirua, from 10am – 3pm on Saturday, 27 June 2026. A fun day out for your dog and its human, filled with wagging tails, friendly faces, and
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/woof-market/200030098266703
  - **Venue**: Kai Tahi
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  - **Categories**: dog, art, shopping
- **Event Name**: Vanuatu Language Week Flag Raising Ceremony
  - **Description**: Vanuatu Bislama Lanwis Wik - Vanuatu Bislama Language Week

You are invited to join the formal flag raising ceremony, at the Performing Arts Centre inside Pātaka Art + Museum.

There will be morning tea and refreshments following the ceremony.

Find out m
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/vanuatu-language-week-flag-raising-ceremony/200030114636147
  - **Venue**: Pātaka
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Epic Event Structures
  - **Description**: At Epic, we’re all about delivering top-quality support for events of every size.About this EventPlanning an outdoor event or festival requires safe and professional infrastructure. Epic Event Structures delivers reliable
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Jun 23 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/epic-event-structures/100001989458567129
  - **Venue**: 11 Marina View
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: concerts, festivals, music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Porirua

- **Event Name**: 2026 Wellington Brick Show
  - **Description**: We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Wellington Brick Show will be held at Te Ruaparaha Arena 12-13 September 2026.  More details will be released in the run-up to the show.  

We are planning the show to be bigger and more interactive than in previou
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: Ruapehu Mountaineer
  - **Description**: After a sold-out run in February, the Ruapehu Mountaineer is back. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to lock in a seat.

This is a full-day steam-hauled rail journey through the Central North Island to Mt Ruapehu. You’ll travel in comfortab
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: The Tui Express
  - **Description**: Climb aboard The Tui Express for a spectacular, first-class rail experience. This is our fan-favourite excursion and an unforgettable scenic journey aboard our premium carriages, making it the perfect, easy day out for anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: The Bay Express to the Hastings Blossom Festival
  - **Description**: Welcome spring in style and climb aboard The Bay Express for a magnificent full-day rail adventure. We are heading to Hawke's Bay for the spectacular Hastings Blossom Festival!

Sit back and relax as our majestic steam locomotive takes you through changin
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: Love Local Expo
  - **Description**: The expo at Te Rauparaha Arena showcases the best of our local products, services, crafts and community services, has become a not-to-be-missed annual event.

People came along to see their favourite local businesses or learn about what amazing innovation
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: School Holiday Steam
  - **Description**: Sunday 12th July 2026 - Break the School Holiday Boredom!
Join Steam Incorporated this School Holidays, as we invite you onboard our heritage train for a brilliant steam train ride for the whole family!

Trains are operating all Sunday between Paekakariki
  - **Venue**: Porirua Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: Get Ya Geek On! Mini-Con '26
  - **Description**: Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, Wellington
When: Saturday 3rd Oct 2026
            11am* - 5pm
 Cost: $5. Children 12 and under are FREE. 
ALL AGES 

Unleash your inner geek at the Get Ya Geek On Mini-Con! Join us on October 3, 2026, starting at 11:00
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: Pruning Workshop with Jon Muller!
  - **Description**: Our very popular workshop is back!

Click the link to register/ limited 25 people, $10 each:
https://www.palmers.co.nz/products/998166824?_pos=1&_sid=54d1e674b&_ss=r 

Join us in-store for a practical pruning workshop designed to help you feel mor
  - **Venue**: 99 St Andrews Road, Plimmerton, New Zealand 5026
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- **Event Name**: Lamb and Calf Day 2026
  - **Description**: 🐑🐄 Save the new Date for Lamb & Calf Day 2026! 🎉
Mark your calendars! Our favourite community day is back in 2026.
Join us for animal judging, entertainment, food stalls, activities, and plenty for the whole whānau to enjoy.

📅 Date: 31st Oct 2026
📍
  - **Venue**: 12 Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pauatahanui, New Zealand 5024
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

- [Festivals Events Today in Porirua](https://allevents.in/porirua/festivals--today)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Porirua?
  - **A:** The Bay Express to the Hastings Blossom Festival (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:15 pm at Plimmerton Railway Station), Pacific Night Market - December (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 05:30 pm at Te Akapuanga, Porirua Cook Islands Hall, 14 Mentor Lane, Cannons Creek, Porirua), Woof Market (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 12:00 am at Kai Tahi), Vanuatu Language Week Flag Raising Ceremony (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 10:00 pm at Pātaka), Epic Event Structures (Tue Jun 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 11 Marina View).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Epic Event Structures (Tue Jun 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 11 Marina View).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Porirua in June 2026?
  - **A:** Woof Market (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 12:00 am at Kai Tahi), Epic Event Structures (Tue Jun 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 11 Marina View).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Porirua?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Porirua 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 Porirua?
  - **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 Porirua?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Porirua include Plimmerton Railway Station, Te Akapuanga, Porirua Cook Islands Hall, 14 Mentor Lane, Cannons Creek, Porirua, Kai Tahi.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Porirua include Mainline Steam Heritage Trust, Porirua City Council, Foxtail Events Community Markets.
- **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 Porirua?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Porirua.

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