Upcoming Whakatane Events

Check out what's happening all around Whakatane, BP

Local Wild Food Festival 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Surtees 21st Annual Fishing Competition

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

O'Hagan Home Loans and Insurance Jazz in the Park

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 am Whakatane Rose Gardens

Annual International Women's Day High Tea

 Sun, 01 Mar at 04:00 am Theatre Whakatane Inc

Farming Like Grandad 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 am Te Teko Racecourse

Tattoo Flash Day with The Tattoo Collective Parlour

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

UFC 326 Holloway vs Oliveira 2 at The Comm

 Sun, 08 Mar at 05:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Mātaatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2026

 Thu, 26 Feb at 11:00 pm Rugby Park, Whakatane

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whakatāne

 Mon, 23 Feb at 08:30 am Whakamax

Funk Up The Country Tour - Ōhope Beach Tavern (Tahini Bikini, Sig Wilder And Friends)

 Thu, 12 Mar at 10:00 am Ohope Beach Tavern

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Quiz Night Fundraiser!

Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am Mata Beer

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show- Ohope Beach Tavern

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Ohope Beach Tavern

Beach Clean Up

Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 am Hukuwai Beach

Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund Launch Luncheon

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 am Waingarara Valley Wedding & Event Venue

O Week 2026 Whakatāne

 Wed, 25 Feb at 02:00 am 33 Cutler Cres, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand

Intermediate Photography Course

 Mon, 20 Apr at 08:30 am Lazer Photos & Cameras - Whakatane

Shelley Akuhata Live At The Comm

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Matata Bike Week

Thu, 09 Apr at 12:00 am Hotel Matata

Yoga for Beginners and Improvers - Summer Series

 Wed, 18 Feb at 07:30 am Ancient Arts, The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Power Farming Eastern Bay of Plenty Dressage Show

 Fri, 20 Feb at 10:00 pm Hogbin Road, Te Teko, Whakatane, New Zealand

2e Kids & Parent to Parent Support Group

 Thu, 26 Feb at 12:30 am Thornton Bar & Eatery

Onepu 2026 Summer Race Series

Wed, 18 Feb at 07:30 am Onepu Springs Mountain Bike Track

Whakatāne Open Day

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 am Whakatāne Campus, 6/8 Te Tahi St

Opotiki Coastguard Show n Shine

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 am 1 Wharf Street, Opotiki, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty Schools Team Showjumping

Mon, 23 Feb at 11:00 pm Te Teko Racecourse

ESNZ Endurance National Championships 2026

 Thu, 23 Apr at 02:00 pm Sisam Valley Rd Tāneatua 3191 New Zealand

Building Your Brand to Grow your Business

 Wed, 11 Mar at 11:00 pm Boon Collective

Burt’s Trail Ride

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd Matata

Wild Apricot | Fun After 5

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 am Epic Escape - Whakatane Escape Rooms & VR

RNZPBA CNI Pipe Band Contest

 Sat, 07 Mar at 01:00 am Prideaux Park, Kawerau

EBOP Monthly Event - MARCH - TRIATHLON

Sat, 07 Mar at 11:00 pm Port Ohope

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Walk

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 am Ohope Beach NZ

Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final: Season 58

 Fri, 27 Mar at 10:30 pm Te Teko Racecourse

MTB Club Nights

Wed, 18 Feb at 07:30 am Onepu Park Trails

Advanced Photography Course

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:30 am Whakatane

Meet the Teacher BBQ

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 am 120 River Road Kawerau

2 hour Yin

Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 am Dance of life Yoga, Bellydance

Breathwork Meditation 6 Week Block Course

 Wed, 25 Feb at 09:00 am Ancient Arts Studio, 180 The Strand, Whakatane

Opotiki Schools Wheels Day

Thu, 26 Feb at 02:00 am Ōpōtiki

End-of-Life Care Decisions

 Mon, 02 Mar at 11:00 pm Knox Church, 83 Domain Rd, Whakatane

Paul Ego 'STICK' WHAKATANE - Solo Comedy Show

 Wed, 25 Mar at 09:30 am Mata Beer

Monthly Garage Sale at Port Ohope Wharf

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 pm Harbour road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Underwood & Wilkins Motorcycles Adventure Bike Demo Day

 Fri, 20 Mar at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd, Matata 3194, New Zealand

Beginners👣 Reflexology👣 Stage One -only for treating Family, Whanau & Friends

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:00 pm Whakatane Town

Crop Swap - at Heart Space Whakatane

 Thu, 19 Feb at 01:00 am 17A Commerce Street, Whakatane, New Zealand

Burt’s Side x Side Event

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Rd Matata

Beneath the Trees

 Sat, 21 Feb at 05:00 am Mokoroa Bush Reserve

Burt’s Horse Trail Ride

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 am 270 Mimiha Road, Matata, New Zealand

Xero Training

 Thu, 05 Mar at 12:00 pm 10 Domain Road NZD 55

Beginners👣 Reflexology👣 Stage Two -only for treating Family, Whanau & Friends

 Fri, 17 Apr at 11:00 pm Whakatane Town

HOUSIE

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:30 am Opotiki RSA

Meeting

 Tue, 03 Mar at 09:30 am Whakatane Camera Club

Money Matters Workshops: Rural Women Taking Charge

 Tue, 31 Mar at 11:30 pm Mata Brewery - Gateway Drive Whakatane

Burt’s Side X Side Event

Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 pm 270 Mimiha Road Matata

Taneatua Fire Brigade - 60th Jubilee

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

March Camera Club Meeting

 Tue, 03 Mar at 09:30 am Whakatane Nz

Whānau Awhi Parent Support Group - Ōpōtiki

 Thu, 05 Mar at 12:30 am Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi - Ōpōtiki District Library

SGM Thursday 26th February

 Thu, 26 Feb at 09:00 am Whakatane Athletic and Harriers Clubroom

OPEN HOME | 28 Normanby Street, Kawerau

 Sun, 22 Feb at 12:00 am 28 Normanby St, Kawerau 3127, New Zealand