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A carefully selected island calendar combining recurring events with current official and local listings.

Event information last checked 2 October 2026

Planning note: Dates below were checked against the Cook Islands Tourism events calendar on 2 October 2026. Times, venues and entry arrangements can still change, so confirm important details with the organiser.

October highlights

14 Oct

Taunga Tutara Awards 2026

Annual event · Confirm venue, time and public access through the official calendar

Official listing

16 Oct

World Food Day 2026

Te Tāpora Kai · Punanga Nui Market, Avarua

October guide

26 Oct

Gospel Day

National holiday · Check changing business and service hours

Plan ahead

31 Oct

Sunset Sessions

2pm–10pm · 21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro

Event guide

November preview

From 5 Nov

Raro Rugby Sevens 2026

BCI Stadium · Current listing describes a three-day tournament

Official listing

20–27 Nov

Vaka Eiva

Avarua Harbour · 20th anniversary outrigger canoe festival

Official listing

Recurring island events

5:00pm

Muri Night Market

Muri · Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Sunday

Map Official details ↗

Saturday

Punanga Nui Market

Avarua · Main Saturday market

Map Official details ↗

5–7pm

Orongo Park Night Market

Aitutaki · Every second Thursday of the month

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Evening

Island nights

Various · Venue schedules vary, confirm with the venue

Guide

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