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16 upcoming events. Rotorua, New Zealand.
Updated 31 October 2026 · October 2026 listings
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16 upcoming events
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Plays & Musicals
The Coombes Johnston BMW NZ Aria Finals Night
Sat 7 Nov · 19:30
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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Concerts
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond
Fri 13 Nov · 20:00
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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Jan15Fri
Plays & Musicals
Tera Te Auahi - An Interpretation of the Tarawera Eruption
Fri 15 Jan · 19:00
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
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Mar12Fri
Artists & shows in Rotorua
Halloween 2The Ten Tenors 1Best of the Bee Gees 1Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa 1Lakes Performing Arts Centre 1Hoani Hotene 1The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond 1NZTrio 1Aspire Dance Studio 1New Zealand Aria 1Oceania Rugby 1Beatlemania 1New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 1Faulty Towers The Dining Experience 1
Venues with the most dates in Rotorua
- Sir Howard Morrison Centre12 events
- Sir Owen Glenn Theatre3 events
- Rotorua International Stadium1 event
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Rotorua at a glance
Looking for something to do in Rotorua? 16 events are coming up (one this weekend).
Soon on the list: Spooky Maze, on 31 October.
The busiest category is plays & musicals, with 8 dates; after that come concerts (6) and sports (1).
Busiest venues on the calendar: Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Sir Owen Glenn Theatre and Rotorua International Stadium.
About Rotorua
Rotorua is a city in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island, situated on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua, from which it takes its name. It is the seat of the Rotorua Lakes District, a territorial authority encompassing Rotorua and several rural settlements. It has an estimated resident population of 58,500, making it the country's 13th largest urban area, and the Bay of Plenty's second-largest urban area behind Tauranga.
Rotorua events: FAQ
What's happening in Rotorua this weekend?
There is 1 event in Rotorua this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is plays & musicals. See the full weekend line-up on our Rotorua this weekend page.
Which venues in Rotorua have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Sir Howard Morrison Centre (12), Sir Owen Glenn Theatre (3) and Rotorua International Stadium (1).
What kind of events are on in Rotorua?
Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (8), Concerts (6), Sports (1) and Dance (1).
Where can I buy tickets for events in Rotorua?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.