Rotorua Markets
Explore the Local Markets!
Rotorua has two regular markets that between them cover most of the week. The Kuirau Park Saturday Market is the city’s main weekly market — run by the Rotary Club of Rotorua North every Saturday morning, with dozens of stalls selling fresh produce, food, crafts, and more. The Rotorua Night Market runs on Thursday evenings in summer on Tutanekai Street, with food trucks, boutique stalls, and live music bringing the CBD to life. Both markets are family-friendly and free to enter.
At a Glance
| Kuirau Park Saturday Market | Saturdays 7am–1pm | Kuirau Park | All-weather | Year-round (exc. Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, ANZAC Day) |
| Rotorua Night Market | Thursdays 5pm–9pm | Tutanekai Street | Weather-dependent | Seasonal (October–February) |
Kuirau Park Saturday Market
The Kuirau Park Saturday Market is Rotorua’s longest-running weekly market and one of the best in the Bay of Plenty. Organised by the Rotary Club of Rotorua North, it draws around 3,000 shoppers each Saturday to browse 45–50 stalls spread across Kuirau Park — the city’s well-known geothermal reserve on Ranolf Street. Proceeds from stall fees go to local charities and community projects.
The stall mix covers the full range of a good market: fresh fruit and vegetables, hot food, coffee, baked goods, artisan products, plants, clothing, crafts, jewellery, and pre-loved items. Come before midday — stalls start closing around noon and the best picks go early. The market runs in all weather (unlike the Night Market), so a drizzly Saturday is not a reason to skip it. The park itself is worth exploring: the geothermal mud pools and steaming ground at Kuirau Park are visible from the market, and the playground suits younger children.
Opening hours are 7am to 1pm every Saturday except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and ANZAC Day. Entry is free. Parking is available on Ranolf Street and the surrounding streets.
Rotorua Night Market
The Rotorua Night Market runs on Thursday evenings through the summer season (October to February) along Tutanekai Street in Rotorua’s city centre, between Te Manawa and Haupapa Street. It is an evening street market with a social atmosphere — food trucks, boutique stalls, and live music run from 5pm to 9pm, giving locals and visitors an easy Thursday night out in the CBD.
The market is weather-dependent and operates in the warmer months only, so it is best to check social media before visiting to confirm it is on. The Night Market has also trialled different locations in recent seasons — including Kuirau Park — so checking the Rotorua Night Market Facebook page for the current location is worthwhile. Admission is free.
What Visitors Say
“The Saturday market at Kuirau Park is a must if you’re in Rotorua over a weekend. Fantastic variety of stalls — we got fresh veges, good coffee, and some locally made jewellery. The setting in the park with the steam vents in the background is quite unique.”
“The Night Market on Tutanekai Street was a great find — heaps of food options, a good vibe, and live music. Very family-friendly. Worth timing your visit to catch a Thursday evening.”
Where to Learn More
Rotary Club Rotorua North – Saturday Market — official information on the Kuirau Park Saturday Market, run by Rotary Club Rotorua North, including stall holder details and charity work.
Rotorua Night Market – Facebook — the best place to check current dates, location, and whether the market is running each Thursday (weather-dependent).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Kuirau Park Saturday Market?
Every Saturday from 7am to 1pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and ANZAC Day. It runs in all weather.
When is the Rotorua Night Market?
Thursday evenings, 5pm–9pm, during the summer season (October to February approximately). It is weather-dependent — check the Rotorua Night Market Facebook page to confirm each week.
Where is the Kuirau Park Saturday Market?
Kuirau Park, Ranolf Street, Rotorua. The market fills the park grounds, with the geothermal features visible nearby.
Where is the Rotorua Night Market?
Tutanekai Street in Rotorua’s CBD, between Te Manawa and Haupapa Street — though the location has varied in recent seasons. Check social media for current details.
Is there a cost to enter the Rotorua markets?
No — both the Kuirau Park Saturday Market and the Rotorua Night Market are free to enter. Some stalls accept cash and card; bring cash as a backup.
Who runs the Kuirau Park Saturday Market?
The Rotary Club of Rotorua North. Proceeds from stall fees go to local charities and community projects.
See the things to do in Rotorua hub for more ways to spend your time in the city. Kuirau Park is worth exploring beyond market day — the geothermal features and playground are free to visit anytime.