Festivals & Shows
Whakatane has a thriving arts community and there are a range of festivals and shows on through the year. View the Events Calendar or check out the feature events below.
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Landslide - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute ShowSun, 02/06/2013 - 14:00A professional live band delivering a top quality musical experience celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. More information »
Matata Hotel
47 Arawa St, Matata
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Grand Charity Variety ShowSat, 08/06/2013 - 14:30A wonderful cast of talented performers to delight you with music, dance and comedy. More information »
New Whakatane Baptist Centre
Keepa Road
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Dancing in the WakeWed, 12/06/2013 - 19:30The gripping story of an extraordinary and talented young woman who grew in the shadow of her famous father, James Joyce. More information »
Whakatane Little Theatre
Short Street
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Four Flat Whites in ItalyFri, 16/08/2013 (All day) - Sat, 24/08/2013 (All day)Roger Hall's phenomenally popular comedy about four middle-aged tourists in search of la dolce vita. This is a wonderful example of Roger Hall's well-known comedy style that is relatable and irresistible to either be part of on stage or in the audience. Directed by Phillipa Hales. More information » Add to my Favourites |
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Heroic Beethoven - NZSOThu, 22/08/2013 - 19:30The first four notes of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony comprise one of the most famous moments in the history of music. Just like ‘fate knocking at the door’, in this concert they signal the arrival of an evening of heroic and exhilarating music under the baton of the talented Bulgarian conductor Danail Rachev. Ticket sales from 1XX More information »
Whakatane Stadium
Short Street
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ChicagoFri, 25/10/2013 (All day) - Sat, 09/11/2013 (All day)Chicago is a musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal". The musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she reported on. More information »
Whakatane Little Theatre
Short Street
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Toast to the CoastFri, 01/11/2013 - 10:00 - Sat, 02/11/2013 - 17:00A tour of 10 stunning and unique homes of the Eastern Bay. A biennial event that raises funds for Hospice EBOP. More information »
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Many fishing world records have been set In these warm Pacific Ocean waters.Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.Awesome spot!
This region was central to the first settlement of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land).Holidaymakers
Whakatane welcomes around 50,000 holidaymakers over the summer months.Whoooom-whoooom!
Some nights, kiwi can be heard as they roam the hills, under 10km from Whakatane town centre.Strike!
Many fishing world records have been set In these warm Pacific Ocean waters.Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.Awesome spot!
This region was central to the first settlement of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land).Holidaymakers
Whakatane welcomes around 50,000 holidaymakers over the summer months.Whoooom-whoooom!
Some nights, kiwi can be heard as they roam the hills, under 10km from Whakatane town centre.
