# Festivals in Rotorua | Cultural Events & Fairs

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

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], 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 [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Rotorua

- **Event Name**: Sauna Fest 26
  - **Description**: The Sauna Project is back at Lake Tikitapu for another year of Sauna Fest!

Last year was a huge success as we completely SOLD OUT!

Tickets are limited to the holiday park’s capacity. The good news is we’ve now reached the maximum number of people the pa
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 454
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/sauna-fest-26/200028839730218
  - **Venue**: 723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, music, health-wellness, trips-adventures, entertainment, camping, dog, holiday, live-music, food-drinks, nonprofit, kids, yoga
- **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**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/whaka-100-2026/200029109511525
  - **Venue**: Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua
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  - **Categories**: kids, business, contests, festivals, workshops, exhibitions, food-drinks, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals
- **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: 87
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/giant-legends-enduro-series-rotorua-nz/200029828874508
  - **Venue**: 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040
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  - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, workshops
- **Event Name**: DirtWorld Ride Day - June 20th 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: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/dirtworld-ride-day-june-20th-2026/200029854939344
  - **Venue**: 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, camping, dog
- **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: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/dirtworld-ride-day-october-17th-2026/200029771328647
  - **Venue**: 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, camping, dog
- **Event Name**: Brass Monkey 2026
  - **Description**: Aotearoa's favourite indoor / outdoor Ultimate tournament is returning to Rotorua on 16th + 17th May!

More information and registration to come - follow this page to be the first to hear the details as they're announced 🐒
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 74
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/brass-monkey-2026/200029680085628
  - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
  - **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
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour/210002796026481
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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  - **Categories**: Film

## Trending Events in Rotorua

- **Event Name**: Sauna Fest 26
  - **Description**: The Sauna Project is back at Lake Tikitapu for another year of Sauna Fest!

Last year was a huge success as we completely SOLD OUT!

Tickets are limited to the holiday park’s capacity. The good news is we’ve now reached the maximum number of people the pa
  - **Venue**: 723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: ANZAC Dawn Service 2026
  - **Description**: Ka maumahara tonu tātau ki a rātau. We will remember them.

The Rotorua Dawn Service will take place on ANZAC Day (Saturday 25 April 2026) at 5.45am. The service will be conducted by Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League Inc and take place at Ōhinemutu.
  - **Venue**: St Faiths Church Ohinemutu
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- **Event Name**: Rotorua -  New Zealand  Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo
  - **Description**: Rotorua, big changes are coming.

The 2026 New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo returns to Rotorua from 14 to 16 August, and Year 4 marks an exciting new chapter for the event.

After three hugely successful years, the Expo is evolving and maturing
  - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: ROTORUA Sir Howard Morrison Centre - Saturday 27 JUNE from 7.30pm.
  - **Description**: Get ready to say "Thank you for the Music".
A thrilling 2-hour journey through the legendary band’s iconic songs, their remarkable story, and the moments that made ABBA one of the most successful and beloved bands in history.
You’ll hear all your favourit
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotorua
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Highlander MTB Challenge 2026
  - **Description**: The Highlander MTB Challenge returns on 31 May 2026 - an iconic mid-year ride through Rotorua’s world-class trails, where adventure meets the finish line.

Starting under the rising steam of Te Puia and flowing straight into the legendary singletrack of W
  - **Venue**: Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
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- **Event Name**: Swing FOR A CAUSE
  - **Description**: You asked — and we listened! 🙌

After the huge success of last year’s event, we’re back… and this year it’s bigger and better 🔥

📍 Where: Springfield Golf Course, Rotorua
📅 When: Saturday, 16th May 2026
💰 Cost: $500 per team of 4
(Includes 2 drinks per pe
  - **Venue**: Springfield Golf Club
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- **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
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Sauna Fest 26 (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 am at 723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand), Whaka 100 2026 (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 12:00 am at Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua), Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 pm at 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040), DirtWorld Ride Day - June 20th 2026 (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm at 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073), DirtWorld Ride Day - October 17th 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 pm at 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073).
- **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 723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand, Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua, 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rotorua include The Sauna Project, Whaka100 MTB Marathon, Giant Legends Enduro Series.
- **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.

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