Upcoming Whakatane Events

Check out what's happening all around Whakatane, BP

Roots Rising Tour Whakatāne – House of Shem, Son and Water, Brutha Rodz

Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Boiler Room

WRT -Pro

 Tue, 25 Nov at 10:00 pm Tarawera River - Kawerau

Taneatua Community Dedication for Diane Yalden QSM. JP

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 am 7 Amokura Rd, Taneatua 3123, New Zealand

Cherry Tree Working Bee - Waiewe Street

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 am 5 Camelia Ln, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand

Whakatane Dog Lovers - Group Walk at Thornton Beach

Fri, 14 Nov at 10:30 pm Thornton Beach

The 3 Idiots Race Day

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 am Onepū Community Park

Rāroa Marae - 100 years celebration

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 am 233 Raroa Pa Rd, Waimana 3196, New Zealand

Manawa Tāne Launch Day

 Thu, 20 Nov at 12:00 am Lyceum Club, 58 Domain Road, Whakatane

ROGUE IN-HOUSE NO-GI BJJ COMPETITION

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:30 pm Rogue Training Centre

🏀 Sunday Pick-up Games (16+) — Year-Round 🏀

 Sun, 16 Nov at 08:30 am Short Street, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Whakatane: Fun for All Ages!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Whakatane War Memorial Hall NZD 49

2e Kids & Parent to Parent Support Group

 Thu, 27 Nov at 12:00 am Thornton Bar & Eatery

Kirtan - Chant and Connect!

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 am Dance of life Yoga, Bellydance

Bar Crossing Seminar - Whakatane (Whakatane/Thornton/Ohiwa bars)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am Muriwai Drive, Whakatāne 3120, New Zealand

🎶 LIVE MUSIC – SHELLEY AKUHATA 🎶

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Saturday Storytime

 Sat, 29 Nov at 01:00 am 49 Kākahoroa Drive, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Monthly Garage Sale at Port Ohope Wharf

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 pm Harbour road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Across Aotearoa

Sun, 16 Nov at 05:00 am Whakatane Little Theatre

DJ Jordan Eskra - Dance Party

Sat, 10 Jan at 11:00 am The Boiler Room Whakatane

Christmas Market

 Sun, 23 Nov at 06:00 am cnr Caverhill and Braemar Roads

Sun To Surf 2026

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm Ohope Wharf

Epic Board Game Night

 Thu, 27 Nov at 08:00 am EPIC Escape

Twilight Festival

Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm 6870 State Highway 35, Te Kaha, New Zealand

Mortal Combat Fight Night 2025

 Sat, 29 Nov at 06:00 am Whakatane War Memorial Sports Stadium, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Burt’s Side X Side Event

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd, Matata BOP

Players Dinner Party and Cultural Show

Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am Whakatane lawn Tennis Club, Goulstone Road, Whakatane

A Festive 1XX BA5

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:15 am 1XX Radio, 267 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

2025 End of Year Musical Theatre Showcase

 Sat, 22 Nov at 03:30 am Whakatane Little Theatre

2 hour Yin

Sun, 30 Nov at 06:00 am Dance of life Yoga, Bellydance

December Voices Choir - Footloose

 Mon, 01 Dec at 09:00 am The Comm.

Digital Storytelling Evening

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 am 6870 State Highway 35, Te Kaha, New Zealand

Raranga tuku iho, Raranga tuku atu - Weaving from the past into the future

 Mon, 24 Nov at 12:00 am Whakatāne Campus, 6/8 Te Tahi St, Whakatāne

Craft Market Day @ Simply Handmade at the Red Barn

 Fri, 28 Nov at 11:00 pm Simply Handmade at the Red Barn

Ice Skate Disco Nights @Apanui School (Whakatāne)

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 am Apanui School

Drag queen bingo

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 am 667a Stanley Road, Wainui, Opotiki

Annual Christmas Night Market - Riverslea Mall Edgecumbe

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 am Riverslea Mall Edgecumbe

Early Bird Late Night Shopping

 Thu, 13 Nov at 11:00 pm 26 College Road Riverslea Mall Edgecumbe, Edgecumbe, New Zealand 3120

Powhiri / Welcome

Wed, 07 Jan at 10:00 pm Mataatua Marae

Soak in the Holy Spirit

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 am 14/26 Bridge Street Edgecumbe

Trivia at the Cossie

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 am 107-109 Onslow Street, Kawerau, New Zealand 3127

Taneatua Fire Brigade - 60th Jubilee

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 am Taneatua Fire Brigade

Float Parade

Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 am 94b Church Street, Opotiki, New Zealand 3122

Paint and Wine Night in Whakatāne - Your Friendly Cow

 Tue, 18 Nov at 08:30 am The Comm.

Boots n Beats Hoedown

 Sun, 30 Nov at 04:30 am The Comm.

Bar Crossing Seminar - Ōpōtiki (Ōpōtiki Harbour Entrance and Ohiwa bar)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 am 1 Wharf Street, Ōpōtiki 3122, New Zealand

Quiz Night!!! -- Koha for the Kaupapa -- Ōpōtiki Rangatahi Pā

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 am Opotiki CBD

2025 Mountain to Sea Charity Ride, hosted by Whakatane Ulysses

 Sun, 23 Nov at 01:00 am Kawerau New World Carpark

150th Celebration Pōhiri, Exhibition Opening & Pou Haki Unveiling

 Sun, 16 Nov at 11:00 pm 6870 State Highway 35, Te Kaha, New Zealand

Surtees 21st Annual Fishing Competition

 Thu, 19 Mar at 09:00 am Whakatane Sportfishing Club

Pre-Tournament Warm Up & Welcome Snacks

 Wed, 07 Jan at 04:00 am Whakatane lawn Tennis Club, Goulstone Road, Whakatane

Annual Book Fair

 Thu, 08 Jan at 11:00 pm Bluett Rd, Ohope 3121, New Zealand

GRrunK Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 am Grant Rd, Galatea, 3079, New Zealand

Burt’s Trail Ride

Fri, 21 Nov at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd, Matata BOP

THE OCCUPATION OF TAIARAHIA: 40 YEARS ON

Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 am Te Rewarewa Marae, Ruatoki

Road to Bali 2026 Asia Pacific Open Championships Fundraiser

Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

🎉✨ NEW YEAR’S EVE 2025 ✨🎉

 Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 am 195 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand

Burt’s Side X Side Event

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd, Matata BOP

BOP Opotiki Rodeo 2025

 Sun, 28 Dec at 04:00 am Opotiki, New Zealand

Burt’s Trail Ride

 Fri, 12 Dec at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd, Matata BOP

Burt’s Trail Ride

 Fri, 19 Dec at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd, Matata BOP

Whakatane Legs 11 Linedancers Nearly Christmas Social

Sat, 22 Nov at 01:00 am Caledonian Hall 60 king street Kopeopeo Whakatane

FREE Height Safety Expo in Kawerau

 Tue, 18 Nov at 11:00 pm Unit 3 Kea One Building, Paora St, Kawerau, New Zealand

BOP - Surf Lifeguard & Patrol Support Exam #2

 Fri, 14 Nov at 10:30 pm Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club

Church

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 am Destiny Church Whakatane

Kawerau Familie kamp

 Tue, 03 Feb at 11:00 pm Te Teko Race Course