Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - MATAKANA

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:00 am to 09:35 am UTC+12:00

Matakana Cinemas | Leigh

Aotearoa Surf Film Festival
Publisher/HostAotearoa Surf Film Festival
Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - MATAKANA
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14th Annual National Tour — Matakana
📍 Matakana Cinemas
🗓️ Thur 9 April 2026
For the 14th year running, the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is rolling into towns across the motu — bringing with it a healthy dose of salt-water cinema, surf culture, and storytelling stoke.
Join us for a curated night of world-class surf films, featuring standout stories from Aotearoa and across the globe. From local lineups to far-flung coastlines, this year’s programme celebrates the art of wave-riding in all its forms.
Giveaways
Thanks to our generous sponsors, there’ll be audience giveaways on the night.
Everyone who purchases a ticket online at www.asff.co.nz goes in the draw to win a Verdure surfboard valued at $2,000. Huge thanks to Verdure for the support.
Event Schedule
🍻 Bar open: 6:00pm
🎥 Films start: 7:15pm
15-minute intermission
Programme announcement: 16 February
Full film descriptions: www.asff.co.nz
Tickets & Merch
🎟 Full Night Pass: $25
👕 ASFF Tour T-Shirt: $55
Please bring your ticket receipt or barcode on your phone — no need to print tickets.
Limited door sales if available — cash only.
Our Partners
ASFF wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our partners:
Tour Partners:
Red Bull · Patagonia · YETI · Sawmill Brewery · Sol & Sea · Verdure · Good Surf Now · Pals · Surf Shell · Sticky Johnson
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Event Venue

Matakana Cinemas, Totara Hill Montessori, 8 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh

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