What's On In March

The Hits Rotorua loves getting behind the great events in and around our city! 
From local shows and fundraisers, to touring shows and sport – here’s our guide to what we know is going on in town during MARCH.

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^{*Regular events listed below these one-off events}

Sat 15 & Sun 16 Mar / ROTORUA WALKING FESTIVAL
various locations and start times
** Unique geothermal areas, lakes and the majestic Redwoods are just some of the sights that walkers will be treated to on the 2025 Rotorua Walking Festival.
rotoruawalkingfestival.org.nz

Sun 16 Mar / ROTORUA SPCA DOG WALK
Neil Hunt Park, register from 10am
** A great event for ALL the family. Gold coin donation per dog. 2 courses of different lengths to ensure that large dogs and small can participate and have fun. Dress up theme is Superheroes .
facebook.com/spcalakes

Sat 22 Mar / MAMAKU COMMUNITY CAR SHOW
Mamaku Domain, 10a-2p
** Car show and shine, family fun, food stalls, live music, games and more. Supporting Mamaku Fire Brigade, School, Play Centre, Hall, and Residents Assn.
facebook.com/mamakucarshow

Sat 22 Mar / LAKESIDE CONCERT
Village Green, Lakefront, Preshow 5-6, main show 7-10, Fireworks 10
** Bringing together a star-studded line-up of the best artists and performers from around New Zealand and rising young talent from Rotorua.
Official Website

Sat 22 Mar / BOP SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Paradise Valley Speedway, racing starts at 6.30pm
** Another full night of fast, close and hard hitting racing.  Titles will be decided for Superstocks, Stockcars, Six Shooters and Production Saloons!
Official Website

Sun 23 Mar / HE PUNA AROHA
Village Green Lakefront, 10am till 4pm
** Experience the power, passion, and precision of all six Te Arawa kapa returning from Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025!  See the champion teams in action—LIVE and FREE!
more info