NGA KAUPAPA O IA TE WAREGULAR EVENTSHOKOMANGA PŌROTORUA NIGHT MARKETEvery Thursday evening, 5pm - 9pmTūtānekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa StreetVibrant entertainment alongside ethnic eateries and boutique stalls.

@RotoruaNightMarket

HOKOMANGA AHUWHENUA ROTORUA FARMERS MARKETEvery Sunday morning, 9am - 1pmTe Manawa, Tūtānekai StreetGrab brunch with live music while browsing produce and speciality stalls.

@RotoruaFarmersMarket

ROTARY MARKETEvery Saturday morning, 7am - 1pm | Kuirau Park

@KuirauMarket

WĀ UKURERE | UKEBOXEvery 3rd Sunday of the month, 3pm | Te Rūnanga Tea HouseA fun ukulele strum-along and open-mic session.

Gold coin koha rotoruamuseum.co.nz

TOI MĀ RUNGA PAIHIKARAART BY BIKE TOURSLast Saturday of every month (Sept - April), 10amMeet at Te Manawa Get on your bike and learn more about Rotorua’s art.

Free @CreativeRotorua

TE ARA KI ŌRUAWHATAGOVERNMENT GARDENS GUIDED TOURSEvery weekday 11am, 1pm & 2pm, weekends 11am & 2pmMeet outside Te Rūnanga Tea House, Government GardensLearn about the Bath House building and the history of the area.

Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz

TE HUNGA WAIATA NGĀKAU PŌURI O TE WAIARIKI | BOP BLUES CLUB JAMEvery 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 10.30pmRotorua Citizens Club, 1146 Rangiuru Street

$5 (door sales), musicians & members free bopblues.co.nz

PUREI TONU | PLAY ONVarious dates Live script readings of New Zealand plays read by local actors.

$5 (door sales) @BigPictureMinorDeets

NGĀ HOA TAUTOKO | FRIENDS OF THE ROTORUA LIBRARY BOOK SALE Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pmKuirau Park, adjacent to the playground

NGA KAUPAPA O TE AKA MAURILIBRARY EVENTSRotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa StreetSome events require booking and may have a cost associated so please check the website rotorualibrary.govt.nz

AKOMANGA ROROHIKODIGITAL DROP-IN SESSIONSWeekdays 11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm, Weekends 2pm - 3pm

KŌPŪPŪTAI I TE REO MĀORIBEGINNERS TE REO MĀORIMondays, 12pm - 1pm (Beginners)Tuesdays, 4.15pm - 5.15pm (Intermediate)

POKAPŪ MANA WHAKAAIOJUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE CENTRESaturdays, 10am - 12pm

HUNGA LEGO® | LEGO® CLUBMondays & Tuesdays (during term time), 3.30pm - 4.45pmOne Saturday a month. Bookings essential

HE AKA PIKIRANGI | UNDER 5’S IN TE REO MĀORIMondays (during term time), 10.30am - 11.30am

HE PĪ KA RERE | UNDER 5’S Tuesdays & Thursdays (during term time), 10.30am - 11.30am

HE PĪPĪ PAOPAO | UNDER 2’SWednesdays (during term time)9.30am - 10am & 10.45am - 11.15am

RATONGA RANGAHAUFAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH ASSISTANCEEvery 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am - 1pm

WAIATA MAI ROTORUA Every 1st Thursday of the month, 12.15pm

ĀWHINA MAHI KĀINGA | HOMEWORK HELPWednesdays (during term time), 3.30pm - 4.45pm

NGĀ KĒMU PAPA | BOARD GAMESTuesdays (during the term time), 3pm - 4.30pm

TE WĀ TĀTAI PŪMANAWA KUHU NOACV DROP-IN SESSIONSWeekdays, 11am - 12pm

WHAKAORANGA MAHI TOI | CRAFT REVIVALEvery 1st Thursday of the month, 5.30pm - 7.30pm

TUKUA MAI KI A PIRI

TUKUA MAI KI A TATA

KIA EKE MAI KI RUNGA KI TE PAEPAE

POTO A HOUMAITAWHITI!Aronui is a celebration of indigenous art and an opportunity to come

together and enjoy a range of entertainment showcasing the mauri (life essence) of what makes indigenous art unique.

ARONUIARTSFESTIVAL.COM @ARONUIARTSFESTIVAL

WHAKAATURANGA MAHI TOI ARONUI ART EXHIBITIONTuesday 8 - Sunday 20 SeptemberPenny Haka Gallery, WhakarewarewaAn indigenous group show curated by Logan Shipgood. TE TOKI O TE ARAWA MURALWednesday 9 - Sunday 20 SeptemberCentral Rotorua A local artist paints a famous Te Arawa leader who has influenced the arts. TAURITE BY HAWAIKI TŪThursday 10 - Saturday 12 September Blue Baths, Government GardensHawaiki TŪ presents a powerful Māori dance work ‘Taurite’.

$25 via ticketmaster.co.nz ARONUI WAIATA MAILOCKDOWN SOUL SESSIONSSaturday 12 September, 6.30pm - 11pmTe Puia, Hemo RoadEnjoy dinner and music from those who fed our souls during lockdown. Featuring Rewa Ututaonga, Krissie Knap, Russell Harrison and more.

$100 (includes buffet dinner) via ticketmaster.co.nz KAITUHI MĀORI KŌRERO - WHITI HEREAKAMĀORI WRITER’S TALK Tuesday 15 September, 5.30pmMcLeods Booksellers, 1148 Pukuatua StreetHear the first chapter from her work in progress Kurangaituku, retelling the myth from the bird woman’s point of view.

$10 via ticketmaster.co.nz MAURI BY MERATA MITAMĀORI FILM SHOWCASETuesday 15 - Thursday 17 September Basement Cinema, Hinemoa StreetWatch Mauri by Merata Mita, the first Māori woman to write and direct a dramatic feature film.

$5 via basement.co.nz NGĀ KAKANO O ARONUI ARONUI NEW WORKS PROJECTFriday 18 September, 7pmMonarch Room, Prince’s Gate HotelCelebrate the seeds of five brand new works from theatre makers.

$35 via ticketmaster.co.nz MĀKETE MĀORI O ARONUI ARONUI MĀORI MARKETSunday 20 September, 11am - 3pm | Ruapeka, ŌhinemutuTe Arawa market with live music, arts, crafts, kids activities and delicious kai!

YOUR GUIDE TO ROTORUA EVENTS!Our name, Rotorua Nui, is derived from the full name of

our lake, Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe.

Nui means plentiful, numerous, great, abundant and important which perfectly reflects the vibrant and varied events

that take place across the Rotorua district.

Find and attend events that fuel your passions - Rotorua Nui showcases all types of events from sports to culture

and everything in between.

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TE RAPU I TE TARATA ME ŌTŪKAPUARANGILOCATING THE TERRACESThursday 8 October, 5.30pm - 7pmRotorua Lakes Council ChamberNIWA Scientist, Dr Andrew Lorrey, talks about searching for the Pink and White Terraces.

Ticket prices apply rotoruamuseum.co.nz

TE MĀKETE KŌANGA O TE WĀHI TAMARIKI O HAMURANA | HAMURANA PLAYCENTRE SPRING FAIRSunday 11 October, 10am - 2pm | Ngongotaha DomainSupport our local kids with fun, family, food, games and stalls!

Free @HamuranaPlaycentre

NGĀ WHAKAWHIWHINGA TOHU AHUMAHI MĀRENA | WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDSFriday 16 October, 6pm - midnight | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua An epic celebration of Aotearoa’s wedding industry. Glitz, glam & awards.

$115 weddingindustryawards.nz

TE TŌNAMANA TUAKANA Ā TE RĪKI MĀORI Ō AOTEAROA | NZ MĀORI RUGBY LEAGUE TUAKANA TOURNAMENTFriday 23 - Sunday 25 October | Rotorua International StadiumWahine toa, waka & rohe celebrate the tournaments 20th anniversary.

Free @NZMaoriRugbyLeague

ME HAERE TONU TE WHAKAATURANGA!THE SHOW MUST GO ON!Saturday 24 October, 7.30pmEnergy Events Centre, Rotorua Indulge in the magic of the best songs from musical theatre featuring an all-star cast.

from $79.90 theshows.co.nz

TE AHUREI WAIATA NGĀKAU PŌURIROTORUA BLUES FESTIVALSaturday 24 - Monday 26 October | Various locationsLive blues music from well known New Zealand bands and artists.

Ticket prices apply bopblues.co.nz

TE MĀKETE KŌANGA O TARAWERALAKE TARAWERA SPRING FAIRSunday 25 October, 10am - 2pm | Stoney Point Reserve, TaraweraFamily friendly annual Spring Fair.

Free @LakeTaraweraSpringFair

TE PĀTI KANIKANI KĀKAHU REREHUAFANCY DRESS DANCE PARTYSaturday 31 October, 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Rotorua LibraryDress up as your favourite book character and head to the dance floor.

Gold coin koha rotorualibrary.govt.nz

TE AHUREI PAIHIKARA O ROTORUAROTORUA BIKE FESTIVALSaturday 31 October & Sunday 1 NovemberSmall but perfectly formed two day minifest celebrating all things biking!

Free rotoruabikefestival.com

WHIRINGA-A-RANGI NOVEMBERTE AHUREI TĀKARO-HUHUA AHUTORU O ROTORUA | 3D ROTORUA MULTISPORT FESTIVALSunday 1 November, from 9.30amLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) & Whakarewarewa ForestWith three events to choose from there is something for everyone!

Free to watch, participation costs apply @3DRotoruaMultiSportFestival

TE AHUREI AMERIKANA RĀTINI LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVALThursday 5 November, 5pm - 9pmRotorua Night Market, Te ManawaA passionate celebration of Latin America!

Free @RotoruaNightMarket

LPAC PRESENTS DISNEY’S ALADDIN JRThursday 5 - Sunday 8 November | Harvest CentreJoin us for a magical musical theatre experience for the whole family.

from $10 via eventbrite.co.nz lakesperformingartscompany.com

NGĀ MOTOKĀ TUKITUKI O ROTOHOKAHOKA TWS PARADISE VALLEY SPEEDWAYFriday 6 November, 7pm - 10pm | TWS Paradise Valley SpeedwayFast-paced speedway action followed by a fireworks extravaganza.

from $10 via eventfinda.co.nz rotoruaspeedway.co.nz

TE PŌ EKE PAHIKARA O TE AHUREI TŪRAMA | DIWALI NIGHT RIDESaturday 7 November, 7.15pmMeet at Te Rūnanga Tea HouseDecorate your bike with lights for a fun family bike ride.

Free @CywayRotorua

HIRINGA TOI | ARTSMADTuesday 10 November, 5.30pm - 7.30pmMonarch Room, Prince’s Gate HotelEnjoy a range of short art talks to ignite and inspire.

Gold coin koha creativerotorua.org.nz

TE RĀ RANGAAWATEA | ARMISTICE DAYWednesday 11 November | Cenotaph, Government GardensJoin the commemorations for Armistice Day.

Free @RotoruaEvents

RAKAPIOI ĀKI | SLAM ROCK Saturday 14 November, 6pm - 9pm | Southern Trust Sportsdrome The Sulphur City Steam Rollers’ roller derby event of the year!

from $7 via ticketmaster.co.nz steamrollers.co.nz

HE AWHEAWHE WĀNANGA | DRAMA WORKSHOP Tuesday 17 November, 9.30am - 3.30pmPrince’s Gate Hotel, Monarch RoomA workshop for drama teachers and theatre practitioners.

$138 massivecompany.co.nz

AOTEAROA - HE WHAKAARI PUORO RAKAPIOI AOTEAROA - A NEW ZEALAND ROCK MUSICAL Friday 20 November - Saturday 5 December, 8pm Casablanca Theatre, 122 Riri StreetAn award-winning musical about love with some great NZ rock songs.

from $35 rotoruamusicaltheatre.co.nz

TE KONOHETE UKURERETHE NUKESSaturday 21 NovemberQE Health Recreation HallUkulele workshop and concert.

from $25 rotoruaukulele.co.nz

PŪTAHITANGA | ONE PEOPLE CONCERTSaturday 21 November, 12pm - 4pm | Kuirau ParkA free community whānau event featuring music, kai & hauora stalls.

Free @DominateEvents

TE AHUREI OMA O ROTORUAROTORUA RUNNING FESTIVALSunday 22 November, 6.30am - 2pm | Rotorua Village GreenOne of the most scenic running and walking events in the country!

from $15 - $145 to participate eventpromotions.co.nz

HE KŌRERO PUKU KATA HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER - THE SILENCER Sunday 22 November, 7.30pm | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaAmongst the noise and hysteria, who will give us a bit of bloody shush?

from $42 via ticketmaster.co.nz @HeathFranklinChopper

TE WIKI HĪTORI O ROTORUAROTORUA HISTORY WEEKMonday 23 - Sunday 29 November | Rotorua LibraryA week of events centred around local history.

Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz TE WHAKAAETANGA A PENETANAFENTON AGREEMENTWednesday 25 November, 12.15pm & Thursday 26 November, 4pmRotorua LibraryBen Manley talks about this important document on its 140th anniversary.

Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz

TE WHAKAATURANGA HAHANA O TE MOANATE MOANA GLOW SHOW Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November, 10am and 11.30amEnergy Events Centre, Rotorua All new 2020 show! A giant scale puppet show with magical glow-in-the-dark characters from Māori myth and legends under the sea!

$10.50 via ticketmaster.co.nz glowshow.co.nz

TE AHUREI TŪRAMA | DIWALISaturday 28 November, 4pm - 9pm | Te ManawaCelebrate Diwali with light, colour, dance, music and delicious Indian food.

Free @BOPRotoruaIndianAssoc

TE TAUWHĀINGA-TORU TAMARIKISANITARIUM WEET-BIX KIDS TRYATHLONSunday 29 November, 7am -12pm | Kuirau ParkCheer on our Kiwi kids as they tackle this fun and active event.

Free to watch tryathlon.co.nz/locations/rotorua

AKO PUORO | THE SHOWCASE CONCERTSunday 29 November, 2pm | St Luke’s ChurchMusic teachers showcase local students with outstanding musical talent.

from $10 (door sales) @IRMTNZ

MAHURU SEPTEMBERKŌRERO TURE HAPORI | COMMUNITY LAW TALKSTuesdays in September, 10am & 1pm | Rotorua LibraryMāori Land Succession (8 Sept), Tenancy (15 Sept) and WINZ (22 Sept).

Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz

HE RĀ MĪHARO I TOI OHOMAI TOI OHOMAI OPEN DAYSaturday 5 September, 10am - 2pm | Toi Ohomai RotoruaLive entertainment, info sessions, campus tours, food, games and more!

Free toiohomai.ac.nz

KŌRERO PŪRĀKAU MATIHIKODIGITAL STORYTELLINGPresentation: Wednesday 9 September, 12.15pmWorkshop: Friday 18 September, 12pm | Rotorua LibraryLearn how to tell historical stories using modern technology.

Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz

AKO PUORO ROTORUA BRANCH CUSHION CONCERTFriday 11 September, 6pm for 6.30pm startRotorua Bible Baptist Church, Pukehangi RoadBe wowed by young music students of local registered music teachers.

$5 per family @IRMTNZ

NGĀ TIRITI INGOA MĀORI | MĀORI STREET NAMESMonday 14 September, 12.15pm | Rotorua LibraryLocal historian, Ben Manley, talks about the origins of Rotorua’s street names.

Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz

TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORIMĀORI LANGUAGE WEEKMonday 14 - Sunday 20 September | Rotorua LibraryLearn and celebrate te reo Māori with Rotorua Library.

Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz

TE WHAKAATURANGA ĀHUA NOHO, KĀINGA O ROTORUA ROTORUA HOME AND LIFESTYLE SHOWFriday 18 - Sunday 20 September, 10am - 5pm (Fri & Sat) 10am - 4pm (Sun) | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaBringing together the best in products and services for the home.

$5 @RotoruaHomeShow

TE KAPU MITRE 10: WAIARIKI V MURIHIKUMITRE 10 CUP: STEAMERS V SOUTHLANDSaturday 19 September, 4pm | Rotorua International StadiumBay of Plenty double header with our Volcanix & Steamers both playing!

from $5 via ticketmaster.co.nz @BOPRugby

TE KONOHETE WHAKAMAUMAHARAREMEMBRANCE CONCERTWednesday 23 September, 2pm - 4.30pm | Harvest CentreAn afternoon of entertainment jam packed with local artists.

Gold coin donation @RotoruaNZRemembranceArmy

OMA TAUMANO ROTORUAROTORUA MARATHONSaturday 26 September, 6am - 3pmEnergy Events Centre, Rotorua Cheer on the runners while enjoying food and a sports expo.

Free to watch rotoruamarathon.co.nz

TE HŌTAKA HARAREI KURA SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October | Rotorua LibraryCraft, design, build and play these holidays.

Some events may cost and require booking rotorualibrary.govt.nz

NGĀ WHIRINGA TOA WHUTUPŌROTOI OHOMAI SECONDARY SCHOOLS RUGBY FINALSSaturday 26 September, 10am - 4pm | Rotorua International StadiumFinals day for our Baywide secondary schools rugby teams!

Free @BOPRugby

WHIRINGA-A-NUKU OCTOBERTE KAPU MITRE 10: WAIARIKI V TĀMAKIMITRE 10 CUP: STEAMERS V AUCKLANDFriday 2 October, 6pm | Rotorua International StadiumCheer on the BOP Steamers in their 2nd Mitre 10 Cup home game!

from $5 via ticketmaster.co.nz @BOPRugby

TE TŌNAMANA RANGATAHI Ā TE RĪKI MĀORI Ō AOTEAROA | NZ MĀORI RUGBY LEAGUE RANGATAHI TOURNAMENT Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October | Rotorua International StadiumKōtiro and tama celebrate the tournaments 20th anniversary.

Free @NZMaoriRugbyLeague

PATAPATA UKURERETHRUM HOT-LAKES UKULELE MEETSaturday 3 and Sunday 4 October | QE Health Recreation HallWeekend ukulele strum, open mic, workshops and concert.

from $20 rotoruaukulele.co.nz

ROTORUANUI.NZ YOUR GUIDE TO ROTORUA EVENTS All event information was correct at time of creation. Please ensure you visit the website for any updates relating to current COVID-19 alert level guidelines.