Upcoming Whakatane Events

Check out what's happening all around Whakatane, BP

Ō Ōhope Beach Festival

Sat, 31 Jan at 12:00 am Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach

Local Wild Food Festival 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 am Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Sun To Surf 2026

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm Ohope Wharf

WAITANGI DAY NIGHT MARKET

Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 am Ātea

O'Hagan Home Loans and Insurance Jazz in the Park

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

Ōhiwa Little Fishers Comp

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 am Port Ohope

BOP Secondary Schools Triathlon

 Mon, 16 Feb at 10:00 pm Port Ohope

UFC 325 Volkanovski vs Lopes at The Comm

 Sun, 01 Feb at 05:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Surtees 21st Annual Fishing Competition

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

Farming Like Grandad 2026

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

UFC 326 Holloway vs Oliveira 2 at The Comm

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

Tattoo Flash Day with The Tattoo Collective Parlour

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

Whakatāne Cycle Centre - Ōhope Sprint Triathlon

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:30 pm Port Ohope

Funk Up The Country Tour - The Boiler Room (Tahini Bikini, Sig Wilder And Friends)

 Thu, 12 Mar at 10:00 am The Craic Whakatane / Whakatane Hotel

2026 Pōwhiri

 Sun, 01 Feb at 10:30 pm 120 River Rd, Kawerau 3127, New Zealand

Rā Whakawhanaunga! Meet the teacher picnic

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 am Te Kura ō Te Pāroa

Waitangi Day - Kawerau

 Fri, 06 Feb at 12:00 am Rautahi Marae

Monthly Garage Sale at Port Ohope Wharf

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 pm Harbour road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand

Matata Bike Week

Thu, 09 Apr at 12:00 am Hotel Matata

💘 Valentine’s Day Bottomless Brunch @ The Comm with DJ BLING💘

 Sat, 14 Feb at 12:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

2 hour Yin

Sun, 25 Jan at 06:00 am Dance of life Yoga, Bellydance

Run Day - 25 January 2026

 Sun, 25 Jan at 12:00 am 2b Beach St., Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Anniversary Weekend

Fri, 23 Jan at 11:00 pm Arawa Street, Matata, New Zealand

The Gourmet Canvas

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:00 am Ōhui Domain

Prize Giving & After Party

Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 am Whakatane lawn Tennis Club, Goulstone Road, Whakatane

Yoga for Beginners and Improvers - Summer Series

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

Intermediate Photography Course

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

Beginners Photography Course

 Mon, 02 Feb at 08:30 am Lazer Photos & Cameras - Whakatane

Shelley Akuhata Live At The Comm

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Whānau Awhi Summer Pool Party

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 am Maurie Kjar Aquatic Centre, Corner of Glasgow and, Plunket Street, Kawerau 3127

Burt’s Horse Trail Ride

 Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 am 270 Mimiha Road, Matata, New Zealand

Summer Series Beach Sprints

 Thu, 05 Feb at 10:00 pm Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club, Ohope Beach

EBOP Monthly Event - TRIATHLON

 Sat, 31 Jan at 11:00 pm Port Ohope

Bay of Plenty Schools Team Showjumping

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

Tauranga Software Test Professionals Meetup | February 2026

 Wed, 11 Feb at 04:30 pm Mercury Energy Free

Opotiki Coastguard Show n Shine

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

Mātaatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2026

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

Drift Collective Night Market

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:30 am Arawa Street, Matata, New Zealand

UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett at The Comm

Sun, 25 Jan at 05:00 am 45 The Strand, Whakatane, New Zealand 3120

Go By Bike Day

Mon, 02 Feb at 10:00 pm Robert Harris Whakatane (Whakatane, New Zealand)

Burt’s Trail Ride

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

East Coast Theatre - Play Reading

 Sun, 01 Feb at 04:00 am De luxe Theatre

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

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:00 pm Whakatane Town

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

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

Breathwork Meditation 6 Week Block Course

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

Burt’s Trail Ride

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

Opotiki Schools Wheels Day

Thu, 26 Feb at 02:00 am Ōpōtiki

Twilight Showjumping Practice Series

 Sun, 25 Jan at 04:00 am 65A Keepa Rd, Coastlands, Whakatane 3191, New Zealand

ESNZ Endurance National Championships 2026

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

Crop Swap - at Heart Space Whakatane

 Thu, 29 Jan at 01:00 am 17A Commerce Street, Whakatane, New Zealand

Te Aka Poitukohu U18 Boys Reps Muster

 Wed, 28 Jan at 12:00 am Whakatane war Memorial hall

BOKEH Student Photography Exhibition

Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 am 136 McAlister St, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand

Paul Ego 'STICK' WHAKATANE - Solo Comedy Show

 Wed, 25 Mar at 09:30 am Mata Beer

Advanced Photography Course

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:30 am Whakatane

B+LNZ & Gallagher: Making the most of Tech and Data on Farm

 Tue, 10 Feb at 11:30 pm 479 Herepuru Rd, Matata 3194, New Zealand

Burt’s Side x Side Event

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

Free Salsa dance try-out class

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:45 am 100 Valley Road, Whakatane, New Zealand

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

 Fri, 17 Apr at 11:00 pm Whakatane Town

Money Matters Workshops: Rural Women Taking Charge

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

Taneatua Fire Brigade - 60th Jubilee

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

How to Buy at Auction

 Wed, 28 Jan at 07:15 am 167 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand

Kawerau Singles Kamp

 Wed, 04 Feb at 12:00 am Te Teku Race Course / 41 Hogbin Road, Te Teko 3193

OPEN HOME | 9 Walnut Grove, Whakatāne

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 am 9 Walnut Grv, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand