Matata Festival, Whakatane, New Zealand

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.

Rangitaiki River Festival
The 2012 event is set for the first weekend in March. Its going to be spectacular with loads of activities for everyone. More »

Summer Arts Festival
Whakatane's Summer Arts Festival has been an Anniversary Weekend highlight for over twenty years.2012 will see the festival activities expanded. The Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards & Exhibition will run from 28 January to 6 February. There are also addition events happening within the Exhibition schedule, including shows, performances, art debate and appreciation evenings More »

Batucada Sound Machine

Batucada Sound Machine will be performing at the Commercial Hotel on the 3rd February 2012. Tickets $15. more
Fri, 03/02/2012 - 19:30
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Shakespeare in the Park

Taming of the Shrew more
Sat, 04/02/2012 - 19:00 - 21:30
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Opotiki Charity Music Concert

The 17th Opotiki Charity Concert. This show is recognised as one of the best Music events in the Bay of Plenty. more
Fri, 23/03/2012 (All day)
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Opotiki Charity Concert

The 17th Annual Opotiki Charity Concert more
Fri, 23/03/2012 - 19:00 - Sat, 24/03/2012 - 19:00
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Whakatane birds

BirdsaPlenty Festival 2012

BirdsaPlenty 11th Annual Festival - Various events around the Eastern Bay of Plenty. more
Fri, 21/09/2012 - 01:00 - Sun, 21/10/2012 - 00:00
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