Events Calendar

There are many reasons to celebrate here in our little paradise! To help with planning your next holiday, we have gathered a list of recurring events that happen throughout the year. Events are tentative and may be subject to change without notice.

For more information and confirmed dates for each event please see our events page, or contact us at: [email protected]

If you would like to list your event on our website, complete the online form here

January
Cook Islands Beach Games
Cook Islands Rugby League Nines
February
Cook Islands Music event
March
The Edgewater Resort & Spa "Te Pae Tai Nui" Te Mire Atu - Song composers competition
April
2024 BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise
Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival
National Prayer Service
Mire Ura (Junior, Intermediate, Potiki) - Cultural dance competition
May
Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon Festival
Mire Ura (Senior Open) - Cultural dance competition
Mire Ura (Golden Oldies) - Cultural dance competition
International Mire Ura Nui - Cultural dance competition
June
Raro Schools Tangi Kaara (Junior) - Cultural drumming competition
Raro Schools Tangi Kaara (Secondary) - Cultural drumming competition
July
BSP 100k Cycle Race - Cook Islands Triathlon
Cook Islands Maori Language Week - Epetoma o te Reo Maori
Te Maeva Nui - 60th Constitution Celebrations
August
Te Maeva Nui - 60th Constitution Celebrations
September
Round Rarotonga Road Race
World Tourism Day
October
World Food Day
Cook Islands Squash Open
National Song Quest
November
Raro Rugby 7s
National Prayer Service
Mire Tiare - Flower festival
Aitutaki Liftoff
Vaka Eiva - Annual paddling competition
December
Araura Koni Raoni - Aitutaki community dance festival
Rotaract Christmas in the Park
CITC Santa Parade
Akatokamanava Rangokere - Mauke community festive celebration