# 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

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## Festivals Events in Whakatane

- **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
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  - **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
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- **Event Name**: Whakatane Pipe Bands Festival
  - **Description**: The Chance to see some Great pipe Bands of all Grades and all inclusive event for pipe bands to play and share their craft also for the public to enjoy both the scottish themed market and listen to bands starting with a Parade March at 10am in the sports
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/whakatane-pipe-bands-festival/200030329398305
  - **Venue**: Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, sports, parades
- **Event Name**: Short Play Festival
  - **Description**: East Coast Theatre proudly presents the East Coast Theatre Short Play Festival, a celebration of creativity, passion, and bold storytelling. Featuring 8 wildly different short plays, this festival takes audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions through com
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: De luxe Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, festivals, comedy, entertainment, performances, storytelling

## 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
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- **Event Name**: How Will I Ever Get Through This? Community Keynote and Expo with Dr Lucy Hone
  - **Description**: Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. For many of us, loss, disruption, and uncertainty aren’t occasional experiences—they are a part of everyday life.

The Eastern Bay Community Foundation (EBCF), alongside our proud partners Gateway Funeral Serv
  - **Venue**: Liberty Centre, Whakatane
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- **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
  - **Venue**: Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Muriwai Tournament 2026
  - **Description**: Nau mai tauti mai e te whānau, 
Our annual iwi pā wars event is back for 2026!

Hākinakina to look forward to: 

Taiohi 
- Ki o Rahi 
- Basketball 

Pakeke / seniors 
- Basketball
- Rugby 
- Netball 
- Womans 7s 

Register before September 4th 2026 👇🏽👇🏽
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  - **Venue**: War Memorial Park Opotiki
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- **Event Name**: Tangihanga: An award-winning, one-woman solo show (6pm)
  - **Description**: “Tangihanga,” performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 75-minute drama comedy centred around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whānau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss. Neho masterfull
  - **Venue**: Liberty Centre, 65 Wairaka Road, Whakatāne
- **Event Name**: Meet the Locals - Whakatāne | 5 September 2026
  - **Description**: Meet the Locals | Whakatāne

Have you ever wondered what clubs, groups, services or volunteer opportunities are available in our community?

Meet the Locals is your chance to discover what’s happening right here in Whakatāne, all under one roof.

Whether
  - **Venue**: Whakatane war Memorial hall
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- **Event Name**: Whakatane Pipe Bands Festival
  - **Description**: The Chance to see some Great pipe Bands of all Grades and all inclusive event for pipe bands to play and share their craft also for the public to enjoy both the scottish themed market and listen to bands starting with a Parade March at 10am in the sports
  - **Venue**: Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi
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- **Event Name**: MARAE GAMES vs Poroporo (to be confirmed)
  - **Description**: If you can't run around em, you take it up the guts

"Give blood, play rugby!"

Last if our Marae Games and we playing in the heart if Ngāti Pūkeko.

Lace up them boots!

More details to come as they are confirmed...
  - **Venue**: Poroporo Rugby and Sports Club
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- **Event Name**: Community Planting Day: Ōhope Beach
  - **Description**: Bring your friends and whānau for a Coast Care planting afternoon at Ōhope Beach! 🌱

Where: Meet at Tuati Street beach access, Ohope. 
Look out for the Coast Care flag!
What time: 4.00pm - 5:30pm

What you need to bring:
- Gardening gloves (we will have s
  - **Venue**: Tuati St, Ohope 3121, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Local Wild Food Festival 2027 (Sat Mar 13 2027 at 12:00 pm at Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand), Whakatane Pipe Bands Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi), Short Play Festival (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at De luxe Theatre).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Whakatane in August 2026?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at De luxe Theatre).
- **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 Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand, Whakatāne High School - Te Kura Tuarua ō Te Mānuka Tūtahi, De luxe Theatre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Whakatane include Local Wild Food Festival, East Coast Theatre.
- **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.

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