Pasifika Festival in the Bay 2026

Celebrate 10 years of the Pasifika Festival in the Bay!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Pacific culture, community, language and creativity, bringing together thousands of people from across the Bay of Plenty and beyond.
Experience a full day of Pacific performances, music, dance, delicious food, arts and crafts, community stalls, STEAM activities and family-friendly entertainment, featuring 1185 performers from schools and community groups.
Come together with our village as we celebrate our Pacific cultures, our young people and the communities that have grown the Festival over the past decade.
Saturday 31 October 2026 | Tauranga Girls’ College
Door open: 8:45am
Powhiri: 9am
Start:10am
It Takes a Village.



