What’s On in Rotorua

Mon 31 Aug · Sir Howard Morrison Centre

Rotorua schools take to the stage to decide who will represent the region at the DanceNZmade nationals.

Thu 3 – Sat 5 Sep · Sir Howard Morrison Centre

Jack Grace’s Smith whānau return in a musical comedy set around the Tudor Towers Cabaret of early 1970s Rotorua.

Until Sat 5 Sep · The Arts Village

A free community exhibition of artwork submitted for the Arts Village rebrand, open weekdays 9am to 4.30pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

From Tue 1 Sep · Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa

Free spring exhibition of giant handcrafted floral sculptures by local artist Anahera Pedersen, showing daily at Te Rourou Café.

Tue 1 Sep · Rotorua Baptist Church

Operatunity’s daytime concert brings together songs from the golden era of Broadway musicals and Hollywood film.

Fri 4 & Sat 5 Sep · St Luke’s Anglican Church

Guest conductor William McElwee leads the choir through a programme on place and home, including Felicia Edgecombe’s Shaky Places.

Thu 3 Sep · Tūtānekai Street

The weekly street market runs 5pm to 9pm, weather dependent, with international food stalls, local makers and live entertainment.

Sat 5 Sep · Kuirau Park

Rotary Club of Rotorua North’s Saturday market runs 7am to 1pm with produce, plants, honey, baking, coffee and crafts.

Wed 2 Sep · Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Weekly indoor skating run by the Sulphur City Steam Rollers from 6pm to 8pm, with skate and gear hire available at the door.

Fri 4 Sep · Crates n Cues Bar

Weekly social Texas Hold’em tournament kicking off at 6pm.

Sat 19 Sep · Energy Events Centre

Local personalities pair up with dancers for Rotorua Community Hospice’s annual fundraising gala.

Sun 20 Sep · Western Heights High School

A variety concert bringing together local performers on the Western Heights stage.

Wed 23 Sep · Good Eastern Taphouse

A guided textured painting session recreating Van Gogh’s Almond Blossoms, with drinks available from the bar.

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Sep · Lake Tikitapu

A grassroots endurance event where runners complete laps of the 6km Blue Lake track over 24 hours.

Tue 29 Sep · Sir Howard Morrison Centre

Magician Anthony Street presents a 60 minute family magic show built on big illusions and audience interaction.

Tue 29 Sep · Sir Howard Morrison Centre

A live band scores an interactive video game story while the audience votes by phone to shape what happens next.