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.
juni 2026
24
Jun
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25
Jun
CITC Pump The Beats - Schools Tangikaara
24 - 25 juni 2026
Culture & Festivals
CITC Pump the Beats is back for 2026 – bringing together the rhythm, energy, and talent of our young drummers across the Cook Islands.
From “Beat to Follow the Chant” to the “Creative Beat,” teams of 5–10 drummers will showcase their skill, precision, and creativity across two exciting nights of...
26
Jun
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27
Jun
Raro Fire & Food Festival
26 - 27 juni 2026
21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
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Rarotonga
Food
Come and be part of the 6th Annual Raro Fire & Food Festival! This year, at a new EPIC location! Everybody's favourite, Vaianas!Kicking off Friday afternoon, we open with the Steak Cookoff Association “Chill & Grill” competition, where local legends go head‑to‑head with visiting...
27
Jun
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros
27 juni 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...
29
Jun
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1
Jul
Epetoma o te Reo Maori (Cook Islands Language Week)
29 juni - 1 juli 2026
Culture & Festivals
Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kuki Airani is a vibrant celebration of the Cook Islands Māori language, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the heart of our culture. Held over three days at the end of June, this special week invites both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the...
juli 2026
25
Jul
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4
Aug
Te Maeva Nui 2026
25 juli - 4 aug 2026
Culture & Festivals
Te Maeva Nui continues to stand as the heart of Cook Islands cultural identity. Held each year in early August to commemorate the anniversary of our nation’s self-governance on August 4, this week-long celebration remains one of the most meaningful expressions of who we are as a people.
What began...
augusti 2026
4
Aug
National Holiday
Constitution Day
29
Aug
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros
29 aug 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...
september 2026
17
Sep
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22
Sep
49th Island Car & Bike Hire Round Rarotonga Road Race
17 - 22 sept 2026
Sports
Join runners and walkers from around the world this September for the iconic Island Car & Bike Hire Round Rarotonga Road Race.Celebrating nearly five decades of tradition, Round Raro is one of the Cook Islands' premier sporting events, attracting both seasoned athletes and first-time...
18
Sep
Round Rarotonga Road Race
18 sept 2026
Sports
Every September, runners from around the world head to beautiful Rarotonga for one of the South Pacific’s most unique running festivals. Combining fitness, fun, and a tropical island holiday, the event welcomes everyone from social joggers to competitive athletes.Set against a backdrop of white...
25
Sep
Coco House Bros presents Rehab Ministry 2026
25 sept 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...
oktober 2026
14
Oct
Annual Event
Taunga Tutara Awards 2026
26
Oct
National Holiday
Gospel Day
31
Oct
Sunset Sessions by Coco House Bros
31 okt 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
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
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...
oktober 2027
13
Oct
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16
Oct
2027 Oceania Indigenous Invitational Cup Tag Festival
13 - 16 okt 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...
