Rotorua Festivals

Festivals in Rotorua

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!

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Festivals in Rotorua

Festivals in Rotorua

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Whaka 100 2026

Waipa Mtn Biking Park

757+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 09:30 PM

2026 Blue Lake Multisport Festival - The 40th Edition

Lake Tikitapu

82+ Interested
Fri, 15 May, 2026 - 05:00 AM

Sauna Fest 26

723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand

211+ Interested
Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 - 06:00 AM

Christmas Market

Kuirau Park, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010

36+ Interested

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Sat, 21 Feb • 12:00 AM

2026 CHEMZ Tauranga Motorfest

Papamoa Plaza

2407+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 05:15 AM

Kingston Calling presents UB40 Live with Ali Campbell - Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval

965+ Interested
Sat, 13 Dec • 10:00 AM

Waihi Beach Pop-Up Christmas Market

Waihi Beach Community Center

4+ Interested
Sat, 03 Jan • 12:00 AM

Waihi Beach Summer Fair - 3 Jan 2026

Wilson Park, Waihi Beach, New Zealand 3611

5306+ Interested
Sat, 27 Dec • 05:00 AM

L.A.B, Stan Walker & Special Guests - Tauranga

Wharepai Domain

7378+ Interested
Fri, 02 Jan • 01:30 AM

New World Summer Festival

1383 Cameron Road, Tauranga, New Zealand 3112

78+ Interested
Fri, 16 Jan • 10:00 PM

2026 Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon

Mount Maunganui (mountain)

85+ Interested
Sat, 28 Feb • 04:00 AM

Beast of a Feast 2026

95 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand 3116

862+ Interested
Sat, 14 Mar • 01:00 PM

Jim Beam Homegrown 2026

Claudelands Oval, Hamilton

4902+ Interested

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What are the upcoming Festivals in Rotorua?

Here are the upcoming Festivals in Rotorua:

Whaka 100 2026 is happening on Fri 23 Oct 2026 from 12:00 AM onwards at Waipa Mtn Biking Park, Rotorua
2026 Blue Lake Multisport Festival - The 40th Edition is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 9:30 PM onwards at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua
Sauna Fest 26 is happening on Fri 15 May 2026 from 5:00 AM onwards at 723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand
Christmas Market is happening on Thu 11 Dec 2025 from 6:00 AM onwards at Kuirau Park, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010

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