# Events & Things To Do in Rotorua in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Rotorua. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Rotorua.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october 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,
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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
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  - **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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- **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
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  - **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**: 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
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/halloween-cocktail-night/200028988526538
  - **Venue**: Rua Closet Boutique
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, nonprofit, karaoke, reggae, dance, parades
- **Event Name**: Reporoa College & District High Celebration of Past, Present + Future
  - **Description**: A celebration of all that has been before, where the College is now and where it is heading with its vibrant, inclusive and considered future. Held over two days and evenings this celebration gives you a chance to reminisce, celebrate, re connect and stil
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 03:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 02:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/reporoa-college-and-district-high-celebration-of-past-present-future/200029216963056
  - **Venue**: 45 Massey Rd, Reporoa 3081, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: NZ Entertainer of The Year - Evening Show
  - **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**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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- **Event Name**: NZ Entertainer of The Year - 2 Show Pass
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am (13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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- **Event Name**: NZ Entertainer of The Year - Matinee Show
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/nz-entertainer-of-the-year-matinee-show/210002175696233
  - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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## 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**: 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**: 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**: 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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** 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 - October 17th 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:00 pm at 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073), Halloween Cocktail Night (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 02:00 pm at Rua Closet Boutique), Reporoa College & District High Celebration of Past, Present + Future (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 03:00 am at 45 Massey Rd, Reporoa 3081, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Rotorua include Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua, 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040, 2028 Highway 5, Rotorua, Waimangu, New Zealand 3073.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Rotorua include Whaka100 MTB Marathon, Giant Legends Enduro Series, Dirt World Pukemara.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Rotorua?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Rotorua.

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