Enjoy celebrating our international events with an unbelievable holiday. There’s so much to see and do throughout the year. Many sporting codes host international competitions, vibrant cultural festivals are celebrated in our trademark high-spirits, there are beautiful flower shows and internationally renowned musicians tour here across the year. You’ll always find something going on and will always be welcomed to join in with open arms.
September 2026
25
Sep
Coco House Bros presents Rehab Ministry 2026
25 Sep 2026
Culture & Festivals
Coco House Bros present Rehab MinistryThe legendary Rehab Ministry returns - Rarotonga’s original house music institution, born at the iconic Rehab Raro in 2012. Inspired by the golden era of the late-’90s Space Ibiza Terrace, this series revives that timeless, euphoric energy in a uniquely South…
October 2026
14
Oct
Annual Event
Taunga Tutara Awards 2026
16
Oct
Annual Event
World Food Day 2026
16 Oct 2026
Te Tāpora Kai, Punanga Nui Market, Avarua
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Rarotonga
Annual Event
World Food Day 2026 is coming! Come along and celebrate with the Ministry of Agriculture while supporting our local farmers, growers and vendors. Head down to the new Te Tapora Kai Farmers and Crafts Market and enjoy fresh local produce, delicious food, locally made crafts and more as we…
26
Oct
National Holiday
Gospel Day
31
Oct
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros
31 Oct 2026
21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
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Rarotonga
Culture & Festivals
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros is back and better than ever! Join us for an evening of chill vibes, good music, and great company at 21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro from 2pm to 10pm. Get ready to groove to the tunes of Coco House Bros and enjoy the beautiful sunset views. Don’t miss out on…
November 2026
5
Nov
Raro Rugby Sevens 2026
5 Nov 2026
BCI Stadium
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Rarotonga
Sports
Rugby sevens has been a fixture on the Rarotonga calendar for more than three decades, and in 2026 the Cook Islands Rugby Union marks 37 years of the tournament.
Held over three days in early November, Raro Rugby Sevens draws teams from around the Pacific and further afield to compete across open…
20
Nov
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27
Nov
Vaka Eiva
20 - 27 Nov 2026
Avarua Harbour
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Rarotonga
Sports
Kia orana and welcome to Vaka Eiva 2026, a landmark celebration marking 20 years of one of the Pacific’s most iconic outrigger canoe festivals.
This November, the heartbeat of the Pacific returns to the shores of Rarotonga as paddlers, supporters, families and communities gather for a week…,
December 2026
1
Dec
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3
Dec
Motu2Motu Aitutaki
1 - 3 Dec 2026
Aitutaki Lagoon
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Aitutaki
Sports
Race across one of the most stunning courses on the planet - the impossibly blue Aitutaki Lagoon. Motu2Motu is an international outrigger canoe changeover race that brings paddlers from across the Pacific and beyond to battle it out over 36km, 7 legs, and 6 changeovers, with mixed crews of 12.…
26
Dec
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros
26 Dec 2026
21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
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Rarotonga
Culture & Festivals
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros is back and better than ever! Join us for an evening of chill vibes, good music, and great company at 21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro from 2pm to 10pm. Get ready to groove to the tunes of Coco House Bros and enjoy the beautiful sunset views. Don’t miss out on…
July 2027
23
Jul
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4
Aug
Te Maeva Nui 2027
23 Jul - 4 Aug 2027
National Auditorium
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Rarotonga
Culture & Festivals
The Cook Islands at its loudest, proudest and most alive!
For two weeks each year, the Cook Islands stops what it's doing and celebrates.
Te Maeva Nui is our national celebration of self-government, and it is the single best time to see this country as it sees itself. Teams from…
October 2027
12
Oct
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16
Oct
2027 Senior Oceania Cup
12 - 16 Oct 2027
Rarotonga Sports Fields
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Rarotonga
Sports
Senior Oceania Indigenous Invitational Cup - 4 Day International Tag Tournament. 19 Age Group Divisions from Under 21s, Opens, Seniors and Masters Grades in Mens, Womens and Mixed Grade Divisions.
13
Oct
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16
Oct
2027 Oceania Indigenous Invitational Cup Tag Festival
13 - 16 Oct 2027
Sports
The 2027 Oceania Tag Football tournament is a premier week-long sporting festival taking place from Wednesday, 13 October to Saturday, 16 October 2027, featuring an estimated 70–80 elite teams from New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and the UK.This massive global gathering will see over 1,400…
