2023-2024 Events Calendar

Throughout the year we find many reasons to celebrate and have fun, and there's always plenty to do and see on Rarotonga and in the Pa Enua (Outer Islands). We have gathered a list of the main events that happen throughout the year, every month, to help with planning your next holiday.

Dates are tentative and may be subject to change without notice. For more information or for confirmed dates for each event, contact us at: [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 2023
Round Rarotonga Road Race
OCTOBER 2023
Raro Rugby 7s World Food day Opera in Rarotonga Cook Islands Squash Open
NOVEMBER 2023
Te Mire Tiare Vaka Eiva Motu2Motu Aitutaki Aitutaki Paddle Camp
DECEMBER 2023
BSP Netball in Paradise Tropical Christmas Santa Parade Christmas in the Park
JANUARY 2024
Cook Islands Rugby League 9s Cook Islands Beach Games 29 January: 50th Anniversary of the Rarotonga International Airport
FEBRUARY 2024
MARCH 2024
15 March: The Edgewater Resort & Spa "Te Pae Tai Nui" Te Mire Atu Competition
APRIL 2024
2024 BSP Aitutaki Marathon Pursuit in Paradise
MAY 2024
Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon Festival 2-17 May: Te Mire Ura - Juniors, Intermediate, Senior, Experts, Expats Cook Islands Golden Oldies Mini Festival
JUNE 2024
15-19 June: Mangaia 200 Years Bicentennial 6-16 June: Pacific Festival of Arts & Culture (Hawaii) 20-21 June: CITC Pump The Beats - Emo'anga Tangi Kaara Schools Challenge
JULY 2024
1-4 July: Epetoma O te Reo Maori - Celebration of our Language Te Maeva Nui - 59th Constitution Celebrations
AUGUST 2024
Te Maeva Nui - Constitution Celebrations