Rotorua in April

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 APRIL.

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

Fri 4 Apr / ANZ PREMIERSHIP NETBALL - PRESEASON CLASH
Energy Events Centre, 6.30pm
** Avis Magic take on the Stars in a highly anticipated pre-season clash. Through significant local support, headlined by a key partnership with Profiles Gyms, who are also announced today as an official partner of Magic for the 2025 season.
Magic Facebook page

Sat 5 Apr / XTERRA ROTORUA FESTIVAL
Blue Lake and Whaka Forest, from 8am
** Seven events for competitors to choose from include triathlon, duathlon, mountain biking and trail running. It is without question amongst the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand.
Official Website

Sat 5 Apr / SPEEDWAY - MEMORIAL NIGHT
TWS Paradise Valley Speedway, 5pm start
** Another big night of speedway action, featuring Superstocks, Stockcars and TQ Midgets, racing in memory of great racers of the past.
Official Website

Wed 9 Apr / SUPERCARS AT WENDYS
Wendys Fairy Springs Rd, 5pm
** Brad Jones Racing are making a pit stop on their way to Taupō!  Meet Supercar drivers Macca, Andre, Jaxon and Bryce!
Facebook Page

Thu 10 Apr / VJ COOKS - BOOK TOUR
Agrodome Rotorua, 7p - 8.30p
** Vanya Insull is celebrating her latest cookbook Everyday Comfort Food. The evening will include behind-the-scenes stories of how a cookbook is made, insight into the daily running of VJ cooks, a Q&A session, a meet-and-greet as well as the opportunity to buy signed copies.
Official Website

Sat 19 & Sun 20 Apr / SPEEDWAY - EASTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
TWS Paradise Valley Speedway, 5pm start both nights
** Wrap up the speedway season with the traditional two-night Easter Championships, headlined by the Superstocks, Modifieds, Saloons and Streetstocks.
web link

Tue 22 Apr / BEN ELTON - LIVE
LocationVenue, start times
** Acclaimed British comedian Ben Elton brings his brand-new tour, Authentic Stupidity, to Rotorua.  
Ticketing Information

Sat 26 Apr / REPOROA TRACTOR PULL & COMMUNITY DAY
Reporoa Domain, 9a-3p
** Gold coin entry, with money to Reporoa organisations and groups.  Tractor pull, kids digger challenge, rides on fire engine, ponies, tractors, grass sledge et, face painting, food stalls, mechanical bull, art stations, and much more.
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