# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Night – Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ✨ Opening Night – Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne ✨

Join us as we kick off Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne with a vibrant Opening Night celebration in the heart of town ? This is where it all begins — a high-energy evening filled with movement, flavour, creativity, and community.

? What’s on:
? Dance & Music Carnival – a lively showcase of local talent across a range of styles and cultures
? Food trucks – delicious eats to keep you fuelled all evening
?️ Market stalls – browse local makers, creators, and unique finds
✨ Community vibes – thousands of locals and visitors coming together to celebrate

Whether you’re here for the performances, the kai, or simply to soak up the atmosphere — there’s something for everyone.
? Saturday 11 July
? 4:00pm – 9:00pm
? Kakahoroa Carpark (behind The Strand)
? Want to be part of it?

We’re still welcoming performers, food vendors, and stallholders:
? Performers & dance groups: https://forms.gle/aJFrHpRS74JuKiq29
? Food vendors &?️ Market stalls: https://forms.gle/X67z9e52gxh5QyY26

✨ Looking for the Parade?
Our Light Up Parade will be held on another night during the festival (to be announced soon), so it can truly shine in all its glory ?

Bring your friends, your whānau, and your winter layers — and be part of the magic as we light up Whakatāne ✨
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/opening-night-trust-horizon-light-up-whakatāne/200030113601035
- **Event Categories**: performances, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, carnivals, parades, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 725

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whakatane
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Kakahoroa Carpark, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120
- **lat**: -37.950813734019
- **long**: 176.99628172278
- **full address**: Kakahoroa Carpark, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Opening Night – Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4e4d76d6ed2985d5d203bf64ff25412a71ec39f0b9868816ca5a9196b321068a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030202-gmir?v=1782398903

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Night - Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatane being held?
  - **A:** Opening Night - Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatane takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kakahoroa Carpark, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Night - Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatane?
  - **A:** Opening Night - Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatane is organized by Trust Horizon Light up Whakatane - Light Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening Night - Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatane is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whakatane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 720+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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