# Things To Do In Rotorua This Weekend | May 15-17, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Rotorua is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Rotorua this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Trending Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: ABBA Thank you for the Music - **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/events2/banners/2550b859591f454a7679e3c5b52de75e3fbd8b3900a0e7d98341dc3aaf9809c7-rimg-w1024-h576-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1767961946 - **Event Name**: Rotorua - New Zealand Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo - **Description**: 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. We're mixing things up in 2026! After three hugely successful years, the Expo is evolving and maturing, - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/49cc5f78b5aa965575fb5fb5aea094dd0abe7ae5d59b8e8772eaca518fd3eb4a-rimg-w1200-h527-dc010101-gmir?v=1778523625 - **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-dc474733-gmir?v=1778345012 - **Event Name**: Matariki 2026 at Te Puia - **Description**: Join us for a day of reflection, remembrance, and renewal as we come together to celebrate Matariki – the Māori New Year. HAUTAPU CEREMONY 5:00am - 7:00am Our Matariki Hautapu Ceremony, led by Te Rāngai Kawa – Te Tokotoru a Manawakotokoto, who will hon - **Venue**: 20 Hemo Road, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/574bb41da71b13ec213446ac84d81e7faf3aa7f46857a0369f4340b9e9414c98-rimg-w1200-h600-dc142d48-gmir?v=1778541834 - **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-dc000002-gmir?v=1778068615 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5555153318b92bc107258135591ddc881fb72cf3014918b7914c5a46c9896618-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc040306-gmir?v=1777108412 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ce5f55483f33cb9c591179204febbc14dcca0bd9e4bf968a697e7d675f3a79eb-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5e4847-gmir?v=1778483489 - **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-dc802988-gmir?v=1778855591 - **Event Name**: Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition - **Description**: Celebrate Matariki through art ✨ Step into Under the Stars 2026 — a vibrant, city-wide exhibition honouring Aotearoa’s newest national holiday. This is a call to Rotorua artists—emerging and established—to share works that reflect, remember, and reimagin - **Venue**: 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ba3ac53918ead2793972e3a3f888e25b8f6225880b72a49ce6fca01d7e31ffbd-rimg-w1200-h628-dc082e45-gmir?v=1778729645 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in May in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--may) - [Weekend Events in June in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Rotorua. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Events this weekend from nearby cities - [Events this weekend in Tokoroa](https://allevents.in/tokoroa/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton-nz/this-weekend)