# Things To Do In Whakatane This Weekend | June 5-7, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Whakatane is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Whakatane this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Whakatane

- **Event Name**: Short Play Festival Information Session
  - **Description**: 🎭 INFORMATION SESSION 🎭

Curious about being part of the upcoming East Coast Theatre Short Play Festival?

Join us for an informal information session where you can learn all about the festival, the plays, audition process, rehearsal expectations, and the
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/short-play-festival-information-session/200030152373935
  - **Venue**: De luxe Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Festivals, performances, comedy, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Whakatane

- **Event Name**: Opening Night – Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne
  - **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
  - **Venue**: Kakahoroa Carpark, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120
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- **Event Name**: Riddim Road Trip - Ohope
  - **Description**: TITAN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

RIDDIM ROAD TRIP 2026

We’re hitting the road this winter with a stacked lineup, bringing energy to every city across Aotearoa.

Featuring:
Classick J
Ladz of the Mist
Ngati Parti
Tawhaki
Dat378boy

With support from DJ KG +
  - **Venue**: Ohope Beach Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Matariki Dinner
  - **Description**: Kia ora  

On the 10th July at 2 pm we are hosting a Matariki Slow progressive Dinner @ Waiotahi Settlers Hall  sand is open for anyone .  
It does have a DRESS CODE attached  ELEMENTAL ROCK   

NAU MAI  HAERE MAI one and all    

The registration invite
  - **Venue**: Waiotahi, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Community Glow Parade - Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne
  - **Description**: 🌟 The Community Parade is back — and this year it’s stepping out on its own night to truly shine! ✨

Join us on Friday 17 July for a vibrant, high-energy celebration of creativity, connection, and community spirit.

📍 Assemble: 5.30pm at Wharaurangi (The
  - **Venue**: Whakatāne Town, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120
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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**: Hospice Harcourts Charity Ambrose Golf Tournament
  - **Description**: Join us for our Second Annual Charity Ambrose Tournament, sponsored by Harcourts Whakatane and hosted by Ohope Beach Golf Links.

Last year's event was such a success that we had to try again. The $17,770 raised last year was spent almost immediately on p
  - **Venue**: Ohope Beach Golf Links
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- **Event Name**: Delaney Davidson Baby Heavyweight (DUO) | Whakatāne
  - **Description**: Delaney Davidson is a New Zealand Singer Songwriter, Musician, and Visual Artist.

A wry sense of humour, some theatre of unease, and a voice classed as not conventionally beautiful all combine to breathe life and space into the niche he has carved out fo
  - **Venue**: Ātea
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- **Event Name**: GISH & Chips! Live in WHAKATANE
  - **Description**: The Rockstar of NZ Comedy 'GISH' is coming out of his THC-fuel hibernation and hitting the road with a new show featuring classic hits and plenty more songs that he's going to ruin for you. For over 20 years, GISH has been one of New Zealand’s most belove
  - **Venue**: Mata Beer
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival Information Session (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 am at De luxe Theatre).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Whakatane today June 07, 2026?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival Information Session (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 am at De luxe Theatre).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Whakatane this weekend June 5–7, 2026?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival Information Session (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 am at De luxe Theatre).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Whakatane in June 2026?
  - **A:** Short Play Festival Information Session (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 am at De luxe Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Whakatane include De luxe Theatre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Whakatane include East Coast Theatre.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Whakatane.

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