Whakatane Festivals

Festivals in Whakatane

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!

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Festivals in Whakatane

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Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 - 02:00 AM

Local Wild Food Festival 2026

Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand

44+ Interested
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 - 05:00 AM

O'Hagan Home Loans and Insurance Jazz in the Park

Whakatane Rose Gardens

5+ Interested
Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 PM

Annual Book Fair

Bluett Rd, Ohope 3121, New Zealand

41+ Interested

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Sat, 21 Feb • 12:00 AM

2026 CHEMZ Tauranga Motorfest

Papamoa Plaza

2407+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 05:15 AM

Kingston Calling presents UB40 Live with Ali Campbell - Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval

966+ Interested
Sat, 27 Dec • 05:00 AM

L.A.B, Stan Walker & Special Guests - Tauranga

Wharepai Domain

7378+ Interested
Fri, 02 Jan • 01:30 AM

New World Summer Festival

1383 Cameron Road, Tauranga, New Zealand 3112

79+ Interested
Fri, 16 Jan • 10:00 PM

2026 Waitoa Mount Festival Half Marathon

Mount Maunganui (mountain)

88+ Interested
Sat, 28 Feb • 04:00 AM

Beast of a Feast 2026

95 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand 3116

862+ Interested
Sat, 20 Dec • 08:30 AM

Mike Garner Trio

The Barrel Room
Fri, 23 Oct • 12:00 AM

Whaka 100 2026

Waipa Mtn Biking Park

758+ Interested
Fri, 12 Dec • 07:30 AM

Pāpāmoa Christmas Night Market & Free Movie Under the Sta

72 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa, New Zealand

3311+ Interested

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the upcoming Festivals in Whakatane?

Here are the upcoming Festivals in Whakatane:

Local Wild Food Festival 2026 is happening on Sat 21 Feb 2026 from 2:00 AM onwards at Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand, Whakatane
O'Hagan Home Loans and Insurance Jazz in the Park is happening on Sat 28 Feb 2026 from 5:00 AM onwards at Whakatane Rose Gardens
Annual Book Fair is happening on Thu 08 Jan 2026 from 11:00 PM onwards at Bluett Rd, Ohope 3121, New Zealand, Whakatane

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