The Top Events & Festivals in Niue 🎉 [2024]

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Niue Village Show Days and Marine Days

Village Show Day Season – April-November

Anyone who knows anything about Niue knows that Village Show Days are unmissable. Each of the 14 villages on the island hosts its own show day to showcase the best of their food, handicrafts and community spirit.

As village show days are announced throughout the year, the best place to look out for the latest confirmed dates is on Niue Tourism’s event page.

For more information on what the village show days are all about, see What are the Village Show Days in Niue?

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January Events

The main event in January is the New Year when the island celebrates in its own way.

Public Holidays in January

• January 1 – New Year’s Day
• January 2 – Takai Commission Holiday

Takai

Locals decorate any vehicle they can find to parade around the island, travelling from village to village to distribute candy and goodwill to passers-by! Interestingly, it’s the only day you can ride any vehicle in Niue without a WOF! Note that Takai doesn’t always fall on January 2, so look up this upcoming year’s Takai dates on Niue Tourism’s event page.

Learn more about Takai and the New Year in How to Spend the New Year in Niue and Niue New Year: What is Takai in Niue?

What is the weather like in January? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in January.

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February Events

Typically a hot and humid month in Niue, there’s usually not much going on in February.

Public Holidays in February

• February 6 – Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day

A public holiday on 6 February in Niue and New Zealand, Waitangi Day is celebrated in Niue which is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand. It celebrates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi that declared British sovereignty over New Zealand.

What is the weather like in February? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in February.

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March Events

Call in for Niue’s ultimate foodie festival.

Savour Niue

Niue’s own foodie festival, Savour Niue usually has an exciting programme including welcome drinks and dinner, a “Tastes of Niue” tour of plantations, a master cooking class with wine matching and more. In years gone by, Savour Niue has been hosted by TV chef personality Mark Southon.

The programme typically occurs at the Scenic Matavai Resort, but transport is provided for event activities that happen off-site. See if and when Savour Niue will happen this year on the Niue Tourism event page.

Learn more about Niue’s foodie scene in The Guide to Food in Niue. Plus, what is the weather like in March? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in March.

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April Events

April is a special time for the Christian country of Niue. There are three public holidays dedicated to the Easter weekend.

Public Holidays in April

• Friday before Easter Sunday – Good Friday
• Monday after Easter Sunday – Easter Monday
• April 25 – ANZAC Day

Easter

Easter most commonly falls in April and is celebrated with enthusiasm with events organised by Niue’s churches. Learn more about how to experience Easter in The Guide to Easter in Niue.

Niue Arts and Culture Festival

This week-long event occurs every other year, celebrating all things Niuean with a ton of festivities. Cultural performances, yam-blessing ceremonies, art exhibitions, handicraft sessions, uga catching… The list goes on! The Niue Arts and Culture Festival typically happens around Easter, but the latest dates are usually posted up on the Niue Tourism event page.

ANZAC Day

A public holiday on 25 April also celebrated in New Zealand and Australia, ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It is a remembrance day for those who have fought and died in world conflicts.

What is the weather like in April? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in April.

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May Events

Enjoy the island sounds of May’s biannual music event.

NiueKulele

The biannual NiueKulele is where you can learn various ukulele styles and techniques through ukulele workshops. The ukulele festival attracts international guest artists and enthusiasts from around the world and Niue. All of this is on the beautiful tropical island setting of Niue! See if it’s happening this year by checking out the Niue Tourism event page.

What is the weather like in May? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in May.

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June Events

June is a cooler month in Niue, making it an ideal time for some sporting events.

Public Holidays in June

• First Monday in June – King’s Birthday

Ride the Rock

Niue’s annual cycling event, Ride the Rock is a series of bike races, such as an off-road multi-stage bike race from the top to the bottom of the island and the 60 km (37 mi) circumvention of the island on Niue’s main road. Although typically happens in June, check out when it’s happening this year on the Niue Tourism event page.

King’s Birthday

Also celebrated as a public holiday in New Zealand, the King of England’s birthday (June 1) is celebrated because Niue is part of the Realm of New Zealand whose head of state is “The Sovereign in Right of New Zealand”.

What is the weather like in June? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in June.

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July, August and September Events

As the dry season continues in Niue, so does a scattering of Village Show Day and Marine Days.

Learn more about Village Show Days in the “Niue Village Show Days” section above. Otherwise, details on what to expect from Village Show Days and Marine Days can be found in What are the Village Show Days in Niue?

As for the where and when, check out Village Show Days and Marine Days listed on the Niue Tourism event page.

What is the weather like in July, August and September? Find out in our guides, Niue Weather in July, August and September.

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October Events

October is a lively month in the Niue events calendar with several public holidays and Constitution Week.

Public Holidays in October

• October 19 – Constitution Day
• October 20 – Constitution Day Holiday
• October 21 (or October 22 if falls on a Sunday) –Constitution Day Holiday
• Fourth Friday of October – Peniamina Gospel Day

Constitution Week

The third week of October is Niue’s Constitution Week, which commemorates when Niue was granted self-government from New Zealand in 1974. The week involves three public holidays, as well as festivities such as a flag-raising ceremony, cultural presentations, performances, competitions and more. Check out the Niue Tourism events page or visit the Visitor Information Centre for the programme of the week. Plus, learn more about the day in What is Constitution Day in Niue?

Yoga, Fitness & Adventure in Niue

Wellness Retreats NZ hosts a yoga and fitness retreat for both men and women at the Scenic Matavai Resort, typically each year in October. The experience includes healthy meals, daily yoga sessions, a massage, nutrition and fitness consultations and more. Find out more about Niue’s retreats in Wellness & Yoga Retreats in Niue.

Peniamina Gospel Day

On the fourth Friday of October, Peniamina Gospel Day is recognised to commemorate the adoption of Christianity in Niue. 26 October 1846 was when the founder of Christianity in Niue, Nukai Peniamina, returned to the island after learning to be a missionary in Samoa. Found out more in What is Peniamina Gospel Day in Niue?

What is the weather like in October? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in October.

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November Events

November typically brings a couple more Village Show Days to wrap up the season, while there’s also the occasional sporting event.

Rockman Race Adventures

Enjoy a whole week of off-road exercise with like-minded and slightly competitive types at the Rockman Race Adventures. Swim in crystal clear waters, cycle the bush trails and run carefree on the jungle roads. Check out the Niue Tourism event page for more information and dates.

What is the weather like in November? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in November.

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December Events

The festive season is also one of the most lively months of the event calendar! Book your flight early for this popular time to be in Niue.

Public Holidays in Niue

• December 25 – Christmas
• December 26 – Boxing Day

Christmas

An important Christian holiday, Christmas (25 December) is celebrated in Niue and Boxing Day (26 December) is also observed as a public holiday. Learn more about Christmas in our guide, How to Spend Christmas in Niue.

What is the weather like in December? Find out in our guide, Niue Weather in December.