# Festivals in Rotorua 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Rotorua 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 Rotorua. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Rotorua, 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 Rotorua 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 Rotorua - **Event Name**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ - **Description**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua Season 2: RACE 1: 11 OCTOBER 2026 RACE 2: 6 DECEMBER 2026 RACE 3: 14 FEBRUARY 2027 The Giant Legends Enduro Series races are events for everyone young to old, who love riding their Mountain bikes, cruising up the hill - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 170 - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/giant-legends-enduro-series-rotorua-nz/200029828874508 - **Venue**: 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jZjIxMTY0NmE2NjI1NmI1OTBhOTE0ZjBjNGI3OGU5OGIwYWVlM2JiNWIxZjliNDhjYWY5Y2NlYjAxMmFhNmU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzc4Mjg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzMwMTY5OA.avif - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, workshops - **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, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 827 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/whaka-100-2026/200029109511525 - **Venue**: Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lYjAwY2Q5NjJiNDdmZGNkOTllYzAxMmUxNGRhMjdiNjIyNzY0ZDI4ZmY2NzA4NTg0MWRjMzBhNjQ5NmQ5YTQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzg4NTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI3MDk4Ng.avif - **Categories**: kids, business, festivals, workshops, exhibitions, food-drinks, contests, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Rotorua Football Festival for grades 8 to 13/14th - **Description**: Check with your coach if your team is registered: ROTORUA JUNIOR FESTIVAL 2026 Puarenga Park, Rotorua | Sunday 13th September, 2026 This festival is all go for Sunday the 13th of September for those teams grades 8th-13th who were registered. We will a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/rotorua-football-festival-for-grades-8-to-13-14th/200030508797217 - **Venue**: Puarenga Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjkzMTNlZjE4YzRjMmU4OGRlYmNlYzYxNzE3YzgzNTE1NjljNjhmN2E5MmY3NWY5NDI5MmY2OWViZTJiNmM0MC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgyODYtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY5MDYzNDk.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures, Sports - **Event Name**: 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan - **Description**: Saturday 23 January 2027 - Village Green, Rotorua 8TH WONDER - a one-day festival of sound and culture - is set to take over Rotorua for the first time this January. Tickets on sale now! Afterpay available for all tickets Limited VIP tickets available U - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4122 - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/8th-wonder-rotorua-sat-23-jan/200030374240340 - **Venue**: Village Green Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wMDE3ZGZiYTA5MWQzZGRjMmUxOGE2MWQ5ZWFkOTAyZjA5ZDQxMjFhZjY0MzkwNTc1NzRmMGI5ODlkYzA4ZjgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzI4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzIxNDMxMA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art, music, entertainment, dance, reggae - **Event Name**: Runnation Film Festival 2026 - **Description**: LACE UP FOR RUNNATION’S 11TH EDITION. RunNation is an original documentary film festival that was founded by a group of local runners in Sydney eight years ago. Since its creation, RunNation has grown from a local festival to a world tour that has screene - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/runnation-film-festival-2026/200030580047447 - **Venue**: Hinemoa street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yMzk1ZjRmOWRiZGQxMGFlMWE0NjkyODUxOGVlZjMxZTJlNjdmY2M1ZDBiYTNiYmUzNmE3M2Y2MmI5NjRiYjc0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI4MjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA4OTI0Nw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, storytelling - **Event Name**: Sacred waters gathering - **Description**: Under Rainbow Mountain beside the sacred waters of Waiotapu we gather to celebrate spring equinox this promises to be a beautiful relaxing few days of heart shared connection inspiring workshops and a magical line up of musicians and DJS - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 101 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon Sep 21 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/sacred-waters-gathering/200030412034846 - **Venue**: Waiotapu School Camp - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hZjQ5MTUzZWMwYWM2MjhlMWFkYjFkMDI4OGVmNTdmMjE4YmNjY2M1OGRjMzhhYWRhOTc0ZmY3YTI1OTgwMjEwLXJpbWctdzEwNTQtaDE0OTItZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3NzYxOTI.avif - **Categories**: music, workshops, entertainment - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/dirtworld-ride-day-october-17th-2026/200029771328647 - **Venue**: 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82OTE3NDA0MmYxMDllYTUwOWE5NjVhNjlmNmEyNDlkY2I0ZjA4ZWYzNTRjYTUyZmU2MzdlMTg4ZTBmNWNkMTBhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMS1kYzA4MTgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njk3ODkxOQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, camping, dog - **Event Name**: Sauna Fest 2027 - **Description**: Nau mai, harāmai. The Sauna Project is back on the shores of Lake Tikitapu for another year of Sauna Fest. After another completely SOLD OUT festival last year, we're absolutely buzzing about what this festival has become. If you're thinking of joining - **Date**: Fri May 14 2027 at 01:00 pm – Mon May 17 2027 at 01:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/sauna-fest-2027/200030581670110 - **Venue**: Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lZDExMThjNjRjMTA5ZDMyYjZmMmQ2MzEzOTQxYjJiNTkxMzdhNGE5ZmMyOWFmZGRmMDg4NzNjMjg4MTE4YmZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2I4YzhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzEwOTk2OQ.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures, Workshops, Music, health-wellness, Art, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Tug of War - **Description**: Contact: Capper- 0211811339 Glen- 0272444401 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 102 - **Date**: Sat Feb 27 2027 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/tug-of-war/200030256762422 - **Venue**: 105 Paradise Valley Road , Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZDc2NGZhN2YzZTY3NjUwNjBkOTk0NTczM2U3ZDljNGJiNDJjYzJkMDc5NGRhYmU0MzcyZjM3MTA2NDc1Y2VmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjMyMjE1OQ.avif ## Trending Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: 2026 NPC - Bay of Plenty Steamers v Taranaki - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti - **Venue**: Rotorua International Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4459caca03b47c1b2eeb3dff97fb48d99e98341e18f41132fcaacaa9421b2161-rimg-w1024-h576-dcf3c136-gmir.jpg?v=1784615434 - **Event Name**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ - **Description**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua Season 2: RACE 1: 11 OCTOBER 2026 RACE 2: 6 DECEMBER 2026 RACE 3: 14 FEBRUARY 2027 The Giant Legends Enduro Series races are events for everyone young to old, who love riding their Mountain bikes, cruising up the hill - **Venue**: 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cf211646a66256b590a914f0c4b78e98b0aee3bb5b1f9b48caf9cceb012aa6e5-rimg-w1200-h628-dc782888-gmir?v=1787301698 - **Event Name**: Drag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it (8:30pm - Late show)! - Rotorua - **Description**: Three hilarious games of bingo, fab prizes and a dazzling drag show!About this EventDrag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it! - RotoruaGet ready for a fabulous night of bingo like you've neve - **Venue**: Pig & Whistle, Historic Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/34d09bd7d6e8bae2f66154dfa80e4d5980d4009ec55f36fed4584300d59811b5-rimg-w1170-h504-dcf8c808-gmir.jpg?v=1785393153 - **Event Name**: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2026 - **Description**: �� Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is BACK! �� We’re thrilled to announce that Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns on Saturday, 19 September 2026! This much‑loved event is all about everyday people stepping out of their comfort zones, learning something - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a8c36bd839e27801417eeb9bfa4f6842acbab09b9fb4cad3c72e4e507304d85-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1787301712 - **Event Name**: Burn the Floor - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4723206b31f010a619e4278c639001b63f56ca19a4a6db067e3b3f142319c1a0-rimg-w1024-h576-dc310502-gmir.jpg?v=1779797405 - **Event Name**: DirtWorld Ride Day - Sunday August 23rd 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/events1/banners/f6953c3f930e2e4058d815b63eec5296d94782631229f30a2e57cabf9cf3f4df-rimg-w1200-h801-dc78a8e8-gmir?v=1786773918 - **Event Name**: Retreat for Parents of Disabled Children - Rest, Respite and Supportive Connection (August 2026) - **Description**: We all know that being a parent of a disabled child can sometimes stretch us to our limits. We also know that so much of our energy is dedicated to some form of caregiving that, over time, it can become very hard to 'switch off' that caregiving part of ou - **Venue**: Redwoods Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e9a90d7b32966dd926118768e041e27be2db28a229c3a037468ccaa794c88e32-rimg-w1200-h1417-dc180808-gmir?v=1786837271 - **Event Name**: Drag Queen Bingo with Anita Wigl'it! - **Description**: Three hilarious games of bingo, fab prizes and a dazzling drag show! Drag Bingo with Anita Wigl'it - don't wait! Drag Queen Bingo is always a SELL OUT Event! Get ready for a fabulous night of bingo like you've never experienced before! Join us in the u - **Venue**: 1182 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fb79478dc3359a0ab434efd4fc6e9e1460c44a8f68c33f0d2d5a94e5e8ea3172-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfed52b-gmir?v=1785246961 - **Event Name**: 🌴🎶 NOVO-CHELLA 2026 🎶🌴 - **Description**: 🌴🎶 NOVO-CHELLA 2026 🎶🌴 A Festival with a Difference Get ready for an unforgettable night of colour, music, incredible food, and giving back! Join us at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside for NOVO-CHELLA 2026 – our festival-inspired charity event raising funds for - **Venue**: Lake End Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f343f209010ff225088b43fd65af38724dfa459ce205450fa4ce3fe411694512-rimg-w1200-h686-dc080808-gmir?v=1786973681 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in August in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in September in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rotorua? - **A:** Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 am at 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040), Whaka 100 2026 (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua), Rotorua Football Festival for grades 8 to 13/14th (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am at Puarenga Park), 8TH WONDER Rotorua | Sat 23 Jan (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 12:00 pm at Village Green Rotorua), Runnation Film Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hinemoa street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rotorua today August 21, 2026? - **A:** Runnation Film Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hinemoa street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rotorua this weekend August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** Runnation Film Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hinemoa street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rotorua in August 2026? - **A:** Runnation Film Festival 2026 (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hinemoa street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Rotorua? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rotorua include 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040, Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua, Puarenga Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rotorua? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rotorua include Giant Legends Enduro Series, Whaka100 MTB Marathon, Westbrook Football Club. - **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 Rotorua? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Rotorua. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/festivals) - [Festivals in Taupo](https://allevents.in/taupo/festivals) - [Festivals in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/festivals) - [Festivals in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/festivals) - [Festivals in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton-nz/festivals)