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## Entertainment Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR - **Description**: This October, Che Fu brings his landmark album Navigator back to life in full, marking 25 years since its release with a special nationwide theatre tour. Backed by his longstanding band The Kratez, Che Fu performs Navigator start to finish alongside a ca - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 298 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/che-fu-and-the-kratez-25-years-of-the-navigator/200030512705559 - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84Yjg5MjI4NTEzYTExOTVlZGFkNzYwYzA2MjQzNTU2OWEwOTg0MWIxMThmOTU0OTFiMTg3YTdlMmFiNTY1ODg4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzU0NjA5Nw.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, music, dance - **Event Name**: Ché-Fu in Rotorua - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Ché-Fu Live in Rotorua on Saturday, October 17, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Ché-Fu like never before? With chart-topping hits like popular hits and 80.2K+ devoted fans, Ché-Fu i - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/ché-fu-in-rotorua/3300030713112903 - **Venue**: Sir Owen Glenn Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wOThkNzZkMC1iMzQ0LTExZjEtYWNiMi1iN2I2NTY4ZjUxMDQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODk3MjQwNDI.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Halloween Cocktail Night - **Description**: 🎶🍹✨ Get ready Rotorua! ✨🍹🎶 It’s time to turn up the vibes at HUI – with our Halloween Cocktail Party 🥳🔥 $50 Bottomless Get your tickets now.. 👉 Hosted by DJ & Karaoke masters – Unkle G & Ngaro 🎵 90’s Hip-Hop | Reggae | Disco | R&B 🍸 Cocktai - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 35 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/halloween-cocktail-night/200028988526538 - **Venue**: Dress & Selfie Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mMDkwM2Y4OGM2NTRlZWQ5M2I3NDdhY2UyMWVjOTNmYjYxM2QxYWU3MDZmMTkxN2IyMDQwZjgyMmJhODgxNzI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg0ODEwNjU.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, halloween, music, nonprofit, karaoke, reggae, dance, halloween-parties, parades - **Event Name**: Stage Fright Disco - **Description**: A Halloween party with a twist. This Halloween, the stage of the Sir Owen Glenn Theatre will transform into the Stage Fright Disco — a spooky dance party in a setting you don’t usually get to experience! With the dance floor set up right on stage, you’l - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/stage-fright-disco/200030816396046 - **Venue**: 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mNDJiOGJkY2Y1NGUxZjFkNDI1MmI1NzNhNTU4ZGRhOThlNTUwMjE4ZmUwY2M0MzNiZjY3YjY5MTRjMDJkZmE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDM3NS1kYzI4MDgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTYzNDcyOQ.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, art, theatre, halloween, halloween-parties - **Event Name**: It's in the Ballot - Rotorua Electorate - IN Studio - **Description**: 'It's in the Ballot' takes the format of the Kiwi TV classic 'It's in the Bag' game show and puts a political twist to it.About this EventContestants of 'It's in the Bag' become political candidates in 'It's in th - **Date**: Tue Oct 27 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue Oct 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/its-in-the-ballot-rotorua-electorate-in-studio/100001999189425388 - **Venue**: Motion Entertainment - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hOWJjNTdjNWZkMmM1MWUxNzRjYTE5YWE4NmZhMGU1NmU2NjQ2MWIxZTgwNjFiYWRmMzc1YmRjZmMyYzdmNDU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgyOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgwODA0OTc.avif - **Price**: NZD 0 to 100 - **Categories**: fitness, Meetups - **Event Name**: Swing 42 - Live in Rotorua - **Description**: For over 20 years, Ōtautahi Christchurch-based Swing 42 has been dedicated to the performance of gypsy swing, also known as jazz manouche. A musical idiom inspired by the Romani jazz guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt in conjunction with French jazz violin - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/swing-42-live-in-rotorua/200030766244125 - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zNWIwYTQwZmUwYWY2ZmUwODlkNWY3MmYxMjhhYzNiNWM4NzYyYzA2YjQzZmQzOGNjMTIxNGRkYjA1NmYzNmJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTA0MDY0NQ.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, concerts, performances - **Event Name**: Free Concert - Rotorua - **Description**: Join the Royal New Zealand Navy Band for a FREE evening concert in the heart of Rotorua. This concert promises something for everyone, from classic military marches to rousing overtures, stunning soloists to toe-tapping selections. The Navy Band is a fu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/free-concert-rotorua/200030766242917 - **Venue**: St Johns Church Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTU3Y2NkYmE3YWNiMGRlNDNhMzhiYjcwZTY5MGE3YzFlNTliMzNhODFlYjE2MjgyNDJkMmZiZGU2YzcxYjFmOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg1MTctZGMxODQ4NzgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTEwNDA2Mzc.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, kids, nonprofit, charities, live-music - **Event Name**: Plant Bingo - Round 2 - **Description**: We’re bringing you a night of bingo, beautiful plants, pottery, art, botanical drinks and a few very questionable plastic plants thrown in for good measure. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 79 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/plant-bingo-round-2/200030723057736 - **Venue**: The Arts Village - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ODBjNGMxMjEwMmVkNzVkNmJiODFkOTVjNDQxZWU5YWQ1YjY0OTE0MGI0NWZkYWYxNGU4YjcxZDNhMDJhYzcwLXJpbWctdzUwMC1oMjUwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkwMDE4ODU4.avif - **Categories**: Art - **Event Name**: Agrodome Farmers Market - **Description**: Agrodome Farmers Market Free entry | Rotorua We’re excited to announce that the Agrodome Farmers Market is back for 2026/2027 season! Held on the first Sunday of the month between October 2026 and April 2027. October 2026 to April 2027 🕘 9am–2pm E - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/agrodome-farmers-market/200030773075404 - **Venue**: 141 Western Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jMmRjMzZjNzM1NTMzMDdjMGRjOGRjMDdhYmI5OGRmZjMyOTc1MGY5MDg0MjNkM2NjNGI5MjU0MzZmOWRjODE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE4NTg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTEyNzIwNA.avif - **Categories**: farmers-markets, kids, dog - **Event Name**: 🪽 The Costumiers' Flights of Fantasy Masque - **Description**: 🪽 The Costumiers' Flights of Fantasy Masque Saturday 26 June 2027 | Arawa Park Hotel, Rotorua Take to the skies and step into a world where imagination knows no limits. The Costumiers' Flights of Fantasy Masque is the spectacular Saturday evening finale - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 58 - **Date**: Sat Jun 26 2027 at 06:30 pm – Sun Jun 27 2027 at 12:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/🪽-the-costumiers-flights-of-fantasy-masque/200030496698733 - **Venue**: Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lMTkxZmFhNjljYzEwMTA2MmFhNjdiZDZjMjgyMzczNDYxNjljYTc0MzliNWFkMmI0OWUyMzY1ODhhMjBmMWQwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTY3ODUxMA.avif - **Categories**: parties, music, fireworks - **Event Name**: ✨ The Nautilus Society Golden Gala ✨ - **Description**: ✨ The Nautilus Society Golden Gala ✨ Friday 25 June 2027 | Arawa Park Hotel, Rotorua Welcome to the most exclusive gathering beneath the sea... For one extraordinary evening, you are invited to join The Nautilus Society—a mysterious fellowship of explor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Fri Jun 25 2027 at 06:30 pm – Fri Jun 25 2027 at 11:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/the-nautilus-society-golden-gala/200030496698332 - **Venue**: Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85MzE5MmQ4YTEzZmIwM2IyZDE4MmZmMWE2YTU5ZDY3YTI3MmY4NTc3YTdkMzYyNmZhNjc1ZWRjZTdjMzA3NGUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTY3ODUxMQ.avif - **Categories**: parties, music, trips-adventures ## Trending Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: Whaka 100 2026 - **Description**: The Whaka 100 is New Zealand’s ultimate mountain biking weekend. From the Whaka Kids 5km all the way to the Giant Miler (173 km), there’s a challenge for every rider and a vibe for every supporter. Whether you’re chasing the podium or the buzz at Waipa, - **Venue**: Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/eb00cd962b47fdcd99ec012e14da27b622764d28ff67085841dc30a6496d9a42-rimg-w1200-h675-dc885818-gmir?v=1787270986 - **Event Name**: CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR - **Description**: This October, Che Fu brings his landmark album Navigator back to life in full, marking 25 years since its release with a special nationwide theatre tour. Backed by his longstanding band The Kratez, Che Fu performs Navigator start to finish alongside a ca - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8b89228513a1195edad760c062435569a09841b118f95491b187a7e2ab565888-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787546097 - **Event Name**: Home Brew | Presents Last Week | Rotorua - **Description**: Home Brew are back on the road this October and November with the Last Week Tour. Following their sold-out Auckland Town Hall show, the iconic hip-hop group will perform the legendary EP live in full, alongside fan favourites from across their career. We - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/25d23e10227bbe99b4ec8f4dd524a1d138b5bbb3314a43cfb15bce124f86fa1d-rimg-w1200-h630-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787546103 - **Event Name**: Kōanga Māori Markets - **Description**: Nau mai, haere mai, e te whānau! Kia ora koutou katoa, we're thrilled to announce our first ever Kōanga Māori Market, a first for the Arts Village! 📅 Rāhoroi, 24 Oketopa 2026 (Saturday 24th October 2026) 🕘 9am – 2pm 📍 The Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru - **Venue**: 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/924afd9d241c7279a01dea82209b509edb2606e895d65ebc1bbcf7b0605f0f63-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8b8b8-gmir?v=1787020465 - **Event Name**: Rotorua Gypsy Fair - **Description**: The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing an epic day out for the whānau - live music, fire & flow shows like no other, an unbeatable vibe - and of course, free entry for everyone🎶🌿✨ Travelling Aotearoa NZ for 48 years now, it’s safe - **Venue**: Rotorua Lakefront - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e8c154e17104d551409295e68e50ebc312591dc90df6c5e8ac6c138b39433a3d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc7818a8-gmir?v=1788376705 - **Event Name**: ROTORUA JUNIOR FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - **Description**: 🚨REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!! 🚨 https://facebook.com/events/s/rotorua-junior-football-tourna/993356030115593/ Waiariki FC is proud to announce that registrations are officially open for our very first Junior Football Tour - **Venue**: Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/711706063a0c359bccd43fc8f5b50abbf83fda644bbccb41e35dccbea9000b81-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786729263 - **Event Name**: Ché-Fu in Rotorua - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Ché-Fu Live in Rotorua on Saturday, October 17, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Ché-Fu like never before? With chart-topping hits like popular hits and 80.2K+ devoted fans, Ché-Fu i - **Venue**: Sir Owen Glenn Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/098d76d0-b344-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.webp?v=1789724042 - **Event Name**: DirtWorld Ride Day - October 17th 2026 - **Description**: Join us for our next epic Ride Day at Dirt World! Experience 25km of fun, flowing trails, featuring 6 BRAND NEW tracks for the 2026 season. Along with the new additions, you’ll find 8 shortcut options back to the pits, a novice track and a dedicated kid - **Venue**: 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/69174042f109ea509a965a69f6a249dcb4f08ef354ca52fe637e188e0f5cd10a-rimg-w1200-h801-dc081808-gmir?v=1788581888 - **Event Name**: Te Ara Wāhine - Women in Trade | Women in Business - **Description**: It’s your turn to build, wāhine! For years, many of us have been the backbone of our partners' business dreams. Now, it’s time to invest in ourselves. Introducing our inaugural two-day event: A Pipeline for Courage, Confidence, and Connection. Designed - **Venue**: Millennium Hotel Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dbf37d752535a466c5f55bd2572d83020402bb2116add5d7f6d909f82ca384c5-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787625402 ## Browse Entertainment Events by Date - [Entertainment Events Today in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/entertainment--today) - [Entertainment Events This Weekend in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/entertainment--this-weekend) - [Entertainment Events in October in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/entertainment--october) - [Entertainment Events in November in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/entertainment--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **A:** CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, NZ), Ché-Fu in Rotorua (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Owen Glenn Theatre), Halloween Cocktail Night (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 am at Dress & Selfie Studio), Stage Fright Disco (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand), It's in the Ballot - Rotorua Electorate - IN Studio (Tue Oct 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at Motion Entertainment). - **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Rotorua this weekend October 16–18, 2026? - **A:** CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, NZ), Ché-Fu in Rotorua (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Owen Glenn Theatre). - **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Rotorua in October 2026? - **A:** CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, NZ), Ché-Fu in Rotorua (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sir Owen Glenn Theatre), Halloween Cocktail Night (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 am at Dress & Selfie Studio), Stage Fright Disco (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand), It's in the Ballot - Rotorua Electorate - IN Studio (Tue Oct 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at Motion Entertainment). - **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment events in Rotorua on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **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 Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Rotorua include Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua, NZ, Sir Owen Glenn Theatre, Dress & Selfie Studio. - **Q**: What is the price range for Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **A:** Prices for Entertainment events in Rotorua range from up to NZD 100. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Rotorua include Eccles Entertainment, Concert Tracker, Dress & Selfie Studio. - **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available? - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment 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 Entertainment events in Rotorua? - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Rotorua. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/58/5efbefdb8e438db5c829e697673309/Maskgroup-3-.webp ## Entertainment events from nearby cities - [Entertainment events in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Taupo](https://allevents.in/taupo/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/entertainment) - [Entertainment events in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton-nz/entertainment)