Festivals in Tahiti

Festivals

Season or date: July

Tahiti''s largest cultural festival bringing together traditional performing arts including dance, song, and canoe racing.

Season or date: Late October to early November

The world''s largest va''a (outrigger canoe) race covering approximately 130km between Raiatea and Bora Bora over three days.

Season or date: Late November

Harvest festival celebrating the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster, marking the arrival of a new season.

Season or date: December

Flower festival enveloped in the fragrance of Tahitian gardenia (tiare).

Season or date: August

World''s most challenging professional surfing competition held at Teahupo''o.

Season or date: Lunar New Year

Celebration featuring lion dances and firecrackers unique to Tahiti''s large Chinese community.

Season or date: April

Exhibition gathering Polynesian traditional tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world.

Season or date: June

Music event where Tahitian ukulele players gather for improvisational performances.

Season or date: June 29

Parade and fireworks celebrating the day of autonomy.

Season or date: July 14

Commemoration of France''s national day with military band parades and fireworks.