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Agenda of the year
Fairs, festivals, cultural and sporting events … Here is a list of what to expect throughout the year for an outstanding immersion.
We have even prepared vacation offers specially designed around some of these.If whichever occasion sparks your interest, our team of experts will advise you and make sure to organize the trip of your dreams.
It is all about encounters and discoveries of all kinds, a privileged moment to savor. Don’t miss the event that could possibly become one of your fondest memories.
August
Tahiti Pro Teahupo'o
August 06th to 15th, 2025 / Place : Tahiti (Teahupoo)
The biggest names in surfing meet to face the powerful and legendary wave of Teahupo’o! And if this stage of the “Elite SURF” world championship brings together a large number of professionals, other enthusiasts and spectators can also follow the competition from a boat and enjoy the show offered by one of the most famous surf spots in the world!
Tere Ha'avinivini
August 29th, 2025 / Place: Tahiti
This unique journey along Tahiti’s west coast invites you to dive into a world of vibrant colors, rich flavors, and enticing aromas. From coconut candies to eina’a fritters, retia, and pai banane, each stop offers sweet surprises to awaken childhood memories and delight every palate.
But this adventure goes far beyond taste — expect meaningful encounters, cultural visits, and captivating stories that will charm food lovers, curious explorers, and culinary adventurers alike.
Septembre
Cultural Heritage Days
September 19th & 20nd 2025 / Place : Museum of Tahiti and its islands, Punaauia
For its 42nd edition, the European Heritage Days will spotlight “Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections” as well as “Maritime Heritage”. A unique opportunity to explore Polynesian heritage through culture, history, and hands-on experiences — all in a beautiful seaside setting in Punaauia.
Te Ahi Toa - Marae Arahurahu
September 27th 2025 / Place : Marae Arahurahu, Paea
The third edition of the fire dance competition TE AHI TOA, created by Tamatea Ondicolberry, will take place on Saturday the 27th 2025. This event brings together Polynesian enthusiasts of this ancestral art, celebrating strength, skill, and tradition. Participants are judged based on criteria similar to those used in the World Championships, helping Tahitian competitors prepare at the highest level. Judging takes into account speed, stage presence, height of throws, and knife catches, along with a series of required movements that showcase precision and technique.
October
Hawaiki Nui Va'a
October 28th to 30th, 2025 / Place: Huahine – Raiatea – Taha’a – Bora Bora
Each year the Leeward Islands are the scene of the biggest sporting event in Polynesia: the Hawaiki Nui Va’a! This Polynesian outrigger canoe race spans over 129 kilometers for men, 24 kilometers for women, and hosts teams of champions from Polynesia as well as from around the world. The competition is organized over several days and the big departure takes place on the island of Huahine in order to join Raiatea, then Taha’a and finally Bora Bora for the grand finale, on the sublime white sand beach of Matira. Many people follow the race on a boat! For the lucky ones who will have the chance to attend one or more stages of the event, the Hawaiki Nui Va’a is a unique adventure that won’t fail to impress you!
X-Terra Triathlon Moorea
October 17th & 18th, 2025 / Place: Moorea
At the heart of the stunning island of Moorea, the XTERRA endurance races await you — ready to push your limits.
Embark on a thrilling adventure through a breathtaking landscape of lush tropical forests, cascading waterfalls, and pristine beaches.
November
Tattoo Convention
November 18th to 22nd 2025 / Place : Le Tahiti by Pearls Resorts - Arue
The Tattoo Convention is an opportunity for tattoo artists from all archipelagos and elsewhere to meet and demonstrate their mastery. Each day, prizes will be awarded for the most beautiful pieces, including the grand prize which will reward the best tattoo of the convention. To make this event complete, crafts animations and traditional sports will also be on the program. You will have the chance to savor the different masterpieces of local tattoo artists and discover the beauty, subtlety and depth of traditions deeply rooted in the art of the legendary Polynesian tattoo.
Hura Tapairu
November 25th to 05th Dcember 2025 / Place : Tahiti (Papeete, Grand Théâtre de la Maison de la Culture)
The Hura Tapairu is another major dance competition, on a smaller scale than the Heiva i Tahiti, but just as breathtaking! Amateur and professional groups compete in music at the Grand Theater of the Maison de la Culture, delivering a spectacular show unanimously acclaimed every year!
December
Marquesas Festival
Decembre 14th to 18th 2025 / Place: Marquesas Islands
The Marquesas Islands Festival is a major cultural event held every four years in the Marquesas archipelago, located in French Polynesia.This festival is a true celebration of Marquesan traditions, music, dance, and art, bringing together communities from across the islands to share their unique cultural heritage with visitors from near and far.
Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail
December 19th to 21st 2025 / Place : Moorea
Prepare yourself for the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail !