# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event 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 reimagine Matariki.

Across July and August, every gallery at The Arts Village will come alive with a constellation of creativity—stories of renewal, remembrance, and connection shining through each piece.

Join us for a special seasonal celebration on Thursday, 9 July ? 5-7pm

✨ Featured exhibitions:
• Ngā Hue o Matariki — Toni-Marie Jennings’ debut solo exhibition at The Wallis
• Works by ākonga from Mokoia Intermediate School in the Cottage Gallery

Come gather, reflect, and celebrate under the stars.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/under-the-stars-2026-a-matariki-exhibition/200030051352806
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1272

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rotorua
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010
- **lat**: -38.13752
- **long**: 176.25586
- **full address**: 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition being held?
  - **A:** Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1240 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand 3010, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition?
  - **A:** Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition is organized by The Arts Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Under the Stars 2026 - a matariki exhibition is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rotorua, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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