# Festivals in Whakatane 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Whakatane 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Whakatane. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Whakatane, 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 Whakatane 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! ## Festivals Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - **Description**: 🍷 Banquet Sur Le Port | Friday 23 October 2026 🌊✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, music and waterfront hospitality at Banquet Sur Le Port, an exclusive dining experience and the opening event of the Ōhiwa Flavours Festival. Set against - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 49 - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/banquet-sur-le-port-feast-on-the-wharf-Ōhiwa-flavours-festival/200030605240305 - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNDBmMjBhYWUyNDExMmNlN2EyMTg3MDJmMWM2MDYwZmY3ZmU1N2ZmOThjZWFlODE1MGZlNGQzMDYwZDBjNDFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NzhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzUxNDY2NQ.avif - **Categories**: music, festivals, workshops, food-drinks, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday - **Description**: 🎉 Ōhiwa Flavours Festival 2026 🍴🌊🍻 Join us this Labour Weekend for three unforgettable days of food, flavour, music and waterfront vibes at Wharfside, Ōhope! The Ōhiwa Flavours Festival is a new celebration of the people, produce and hospitality that ma - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/Ōhiwa-flavours-festival-saturday-and-sunday/200030605486830 - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80NTJlMmUxYzJiYWQ4NGM2NWMyNDJjYTI5ZjgzZGM1MDRmY2UzNjYwYTI5NjE4ZjIxOGY5YTkyZTVhODE1YjgwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI4ODg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODU0MjY5OQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Boots n Beats Hoedown - **Description**: Saturday 24th October | 11am–3pm The Comm, Whakatāne Tickets: $10 early bird | $15 on the door (includes nibbles!) https://events.humanitix.com/boots-n-beats-october-hoedown Dust off your boots and come join us for an afternoon of fun, music, and dancing - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/boots-n-beats-hoedown/200030723406236 - **Venue**: The Comm. - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84YmFhN2I1ZDVmYWQ5MDg0MDBjNzc5N2NkMjVjNDM3YzAyMzYwZjcwZDdjOTczYTdlYzI0MGQ2NjBjZmJiYzI2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzU4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDAyNjA1Ng.avif - **Event Name**: Local Wild Food Festival 2027 - **Description**: Local Wild Food Festival 2027 📅 Saturday, 13 March 2027 📍 Mahy Reserve, Ōhope Beach We’re still buzzing from the incredible 2026 festival — the flavours, the creativity, the wild ideas, and the amazing community that made it all happen! 🍴🔥🌿 And guess wh - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 130 - **Date**: Sat Mar 13 2027 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/local-wild-food-festival-2027/200029809988848 - **Venue**: Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jNTA1ZDc4NmQ0YjBiODk4NDNkNjEwOGUyMGViOWIwYTYyYzgyZTBlNjVmNDYyMmIwN2ZhNjRmOGRlNGZjMmUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzYwNjA1OQ.avif - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, calendar ## Trending Events in Whakatane - **Event Name**: Whakatane Saturday Night Market At The Hub - **Description**: 🌟 Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at Hub is coming this October 24, Labour Weekend 🌟 Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Join us at the Whakatāne Saturday Night Market at The Hub for an evening full of great food, shopping, entertainment - **Venue**: The Hub, Whakatane, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc95b6673ec78bbee8d7178f474f1e75a00fa1fb02b8ccb952753496e5e59e85-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1787335812 - **Event Name**: Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - **Description**: 🍷 Banquet Sur Le Port | Friday 23 October 2026 🌊✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, music and waterfront hospitality at Banquet Sur Le Port, an exclusive dining experience and the opening event of the Ōhiwa Flavours Festival. Set against - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/040f20aae24112ce7a218702f1c6060ff7fe57ff98ceae8150fe4d3060d0c41d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0878b8-gmir?v=1787514665 - **Event Name**: Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday - **Description**: 🎉 Ōhiwa Flavours Festival 2026 🍴🌊🍻 Join us this Labour Weekend for three unforgettable days of food, flavour, music and waterfront vibes at Wharfside, Ōhope! The Ōhiwa Flavours Festival is a new celebration of the people, produce and hospitality that ma - **Venue**: Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/452e2e1c2bad84c65c242ca29f83dc504fce3660a29618f218f9a92e5a815b80-rimg-w1200-h600-dc288878-gmir?v=1788542699 - **Event Name**: You’re Invited: Caci Whakatāne Girls’ Night Out with Brodie Kane ✨ - **Description**: It’s time to get the girls together! 🥂✨ Join Caci Whakatāne for a Girls’ Night Out with the incredible Brodie Kane - an evening all about confidence, connection, skin and feeling your best. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs and a few fun sur - **Venue**: 45 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/46aa6636f722e49246e883a35a8f3362dd25dc3991489666eaaf7d6d6da18f24-rimg-w1200-h628-dc081828-gmir?v=1788453200 - **Event Name**: Ride The Runway 2026 - **Description**: Ride the runway, enjoy a free BBQ sausage and check out Dusty The Airplane! Based on the success of this event over the past three years, we are again offering the options of ride the full runway OR ride, scoot or walk half the runway for our younger com - **Venue**: Whakatane Airport - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4568f60a35e4c6fd29b34964c31a2ebd057f3699a4d8da2bb53f97d6f745b7bd-rimg-w848-h841-dc080808-gmir?v=1788453195 - **Event Name**: Mortal Combat Fight Night 2026 - **Description**: MORTAL COMBAT FIGHT NIGHT 2026 SAT 7 NOV: Doors open 3pm. First fight at 4pm sharp. * DO NOT PURCHASE ANY ONLINE TICKETS OR LIVESTREAM LINKS AS THESE ARE ALL SCAMS AND FAKE PAGES. LIMITED RINGSIDE TABLES: * $500 per table of 10 people (no requesting extr - **Venue**: Whakatane War Memorial Sports Stadium, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ed2fb0cc61074f84de81bb1cc9a68c81f2dbe081d3bc39b9e6a25f216b169263-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc080808-gmir?v=1788637653 - **Event Name**: Thrift Market at Manna Cafe - **Description**: Manna Cafe in Edgecumbe is holding its very first Thrift Market! Come along and have a browse through quality pre-loved clothing from local vendors, find a few new favourites and enjoy a relaxed Saturday at Manna Cafe. Saturday 17 October 2026 10am to 2 - **Venue**: Riverslea Mall Edgecumbe - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4d978073f87074e8b994d84ec687b7add92b3ef2ac6d9caf071a8e5f245c983c-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8d8-gmir?v=1791441841 - **Event Name**: Toikupu, Toiora with Kasey and Kārena Bird - **Description**: Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai in collaboration with Rangipare Belshaw-Ngaropo (Creative Director) are proud to deliver Toikupu, Toiora with Kārena and Kasey Bird; the world's first iwi-inspired six-course degustation experience. Toikupu, Toiora is a hākari for a - **Venue**: 105 Muriwai Dr, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4309390f533392141a758d619698bd1ff243fd6f69056b93ef669e4154c76165-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081828-gmir?v=1791438338 - **Event Name**: All of the Lobster rolls 🦞 - **Description**: 🦞 ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER ROLLS! 🦞 This Labour Weekend, we’re putting your appetite to the test! FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER | $55 PER PERSON 🔥 1.5 hour sittings of all-you-can-eat lobster rolls, served with crispy fries. 🍟🦞 Think you can handle the challenge - **Venue**: 340 Harbour Road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a1ee0e5f8dcdc445ef2376163fd88186528afc7715d41d28b3052626cdec42f9-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc886848-gmir?v=1791437943 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in October in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/festivals--october) - [Festivals Events in November in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/festivals--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Whakatane? - **A:** Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road), Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road), Boots n Beats Hoedown (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am at The Comm.), Local Wild Food Festival 2027 (Sat Mar 13 2027 at 12:00 pm at Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Whakatane in October 2026? - **A:** Banquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours Festival (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road), Ōhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road), Boots n Beats Hoedown (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am at The Comm.). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Whakatane? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Whakatane 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 Whakatane? - **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 Whakatane? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Whakatane include Wharfside, 340 Harbour Road, The Comm., Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Whakatane? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Whakatane include Ōhiwa Flavours Festival, Boots n Beats - Whakatāne Line Dancing, Local Wild Food Festival. - **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 Whakatane? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Whakatane. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/festivals) - [Festivals in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/festivals) - [Festivals in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/festivals)