(2nd)	»	New Year’s Day - Public Holiday
(DTBC)	»	“Tere ‘A’ati“ - Cultural and historical event on Rurutu in the  Austral Islands featuring a long walk with stops at ancestral  sites (archeological sites and cliffs, etc.), the three villages  (Moerai, Avera and Auti) and a visit to various homes where  guests receive this island’s traditional greeting, a shower of thrown talcum powder.
(DTBC)	»	Moorea Great Prize Experienced golfers will compete against each other on the Temae golf course in Moorea mooreagreenpearl@mail.pf

(6th-12th)	»	9th Fifo - Pacific International Documentary Film Festival Tahiti Documentary film showings, Pacific television conference, digital encounters and round table discussions,  international pitch, workshops for amateurs and professionals,  “Short film night” at the Cultural Center - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui. organisation@filmfestivaloceanie.org / www.fifotahiti.org
(throughout February)	»	Chinese New Year Festivities The French Polynesian Chinese community  celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Water Dragon.  sinitong@mail.pf
(18th)	»	4th Tahiti - Moorea Marathon - Experts consider this  marathon, which is held in Temae on the island of Moorea,  as one of the finest in the world with over 600 entrants  from many countries. First Aid, refreshment and sponge  stations located every 2.5 km and Tahitian music will be  provided along the different ways (42, 21 and 5 km), and  at the finish line. This event also offers participants and  the public the opportunity to enjoy the island’s exceptional setting.
(end of February)	»	5th Tahiti Festival Guitare Encounter of all guitar fans and professionals as well as  the curious. Some of the world’s leading guitarists as  well as experienced local guitarists will perform during  these three nights. collectiftahitirock@gmail.com / www.tahitifestivalguitare.org

(5th)	»	The coming of the Gospel - Public Holiday Commemorative celebration of the 215th anniversary arrival in Matavai - Tahiti, of the first English Protestant missionaries.
(DTBC)	»	Moorea Golf Pro/Am On the golf course of Moorea. mooreagreenpearl@mail.pf / www.mooreagreenpearlgolf.com
(DTBC)	»	Tahitian International Billfish Tournament In Tahiti (Taina Marina, Punaauia), international deep-sea fishing competition preceding that of Raiatea.emalmezac@satnui.pf

(6th)	»	11th The Land Of Men Marathon On the island of Hiva Oa. teikirichmond@mail.pf
(DTBC)	»	3rd Raid “Vanira” On Tahaa (Leeward Islands), a 15-km foot race in the nature. Departure from Ha’amene, arrival at Pahure stadium with  musical entertainment, fruit tasting, and several stands of  handicraft, catering and vanilla products. bennett.jack@mail.pf

(5th-6th)	»	9th Taps Junior Surfing Two days of juniors surfing competition of ages 16-18 at the Taapuna coral reef pass in Punaauia, Tahiti. taapunamastertahiti@mail.pf / taapunamaster.blogspot.com
(10th-13th) or (17th-20th) or (24th-27th)	»	18th Taapuna Master Surfing Big surfing competition for amateurs taking place over 4 days  at the Taapuna reef pass (Punaauia). Competition in the  categories of: surfing, body-boarding, “drop knee” and  Stand-Up Paddling.  taapunamastertahiti@mail.pf / taapunamaster.blogspot.com
(DTBC)	»	"Matāri’i I Raro" Festival - Papenoo, Tahiti This festival marks the end of the period of abundance, the  beginning of the Austral winter and the dry season when the  soil produces less food and there is less to eat. haururu.farefenua@mail.pf
(16th-20th)	»	9th Tahiti Pearl Regatta Sailing-race between Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora, opened to all types of sailboats for all nationalities and combines ocean courses with lagoon competitions, accompanied with friendly and festive evenings on “motu” or in major hotels. tpr@mail.pf / www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf
(DTBC)	»	Stand Up Paddle World Tour - Sapinus Pro A World Championship Tour in Tahiti that showcases the very best athletes in the world battling it out in the most challenging, spectacular and awe-inspiring conditions, in Punaauia, Tahiti. tristan.boxford@watermanleague.com / www.standupworldtour.com
(DTBC)	»	10th Ari’imatatini Race A single-man outrigger canoe race throughout the Tuamotu Archipelago, primarily on Rangiroa. At the same time, there will be a village crafts and traditional sport competitions (fruit carriers’ races, coconut leaf or “ni’au” weaving contests, local cooking competitions, etc.) to enliven these 2 days. rangi@mail.pf
(DTBC)	»	Heivā Or ‘Ori Tahiti Dance Schools On To’ata Square, Papeete - Tahiti. All the traditional dance schools of Tahiti, Moorea and other French Polynesian islands come together for this yearly show with expert performances in the traditional Polynesian arts (fire dancing, drums etc.). The participants range from the ages of 3 to 70 years old, making for a dynamic and convivial setting as these budding artists shine, demonstrating the essence of Polynesian “joie de vivre”.
(DTBC)	»	“Tifaifai” Exhibition A Papeete City Hall exhibition of Polynesian design patchwork sewn bed and cushion covers and wall hangings.
(DTBC)	»	35th Marquesas Islands Exhibition Exhibition and sale of artisan creations from the Marquesas Islands in the Aora’i Tinihau Hall at Pirae, Tahiti.

 

(5th)	»	The Transit Of Venus This is an exceptionally rare event, which happens in pairs only once a century. The event will be celebrated at Venus point through a number of organized activities, such as a dance show, exhibitions and observation of Venus…) venus.tahiti2012@gmail.com / www.venus-tahiti2012.org.pf
(DTBC)	»	Tahiti Toa Va’a A race of 6-paddler outrigger canoes over a course including the towns located between Tautira and Papeete in Tahiti. The race starts in the morning on the beach at Tautira, a 62 km course along the east coast, and finishes in the Papeete channel at the end of the day.
(DTBC)	»	Tahiti Vanilla Week An exhibition for all things vanilla! Discover the world’s highest quality vanilla, and learn about vanilla’s various uses, and about how vanilla is produced, prepared and transformed. Here you will find a range of vanilla products that are a true delight to the senses. The weeklong celebration of vanilla takes place at French Polynesia’s Assembly Hall in Taraho’i, Papeete, as well as in participating restaurants and hotels. vanille@vanilledetahiti.pf / www.vanilledetahiti.com
(16th)	»	The “Aitoman” Triathlon On The Sacred Island Two kilometers swimming, 96km by bike and 20km running at Uturoa on Raiatea. cs69@mail.pf
(22nd-24th)	»	7th Tahiti - Moorea Sailing Rendez-Vous (Tms) Designed as an interactive event between tourists, sailors and residents, the TMS takes place over three days: one day in Tahiti with welcoming events, a day of sailing rally and one Polynesian day on Tahiti’s sister Moorea with a variety of Polynesian-style competitions, such as outrigger canoe races, fruit carrying races, stone lifting, coconut husking contest, etc. archipelagoes@mail.pf / www.latitude38.com
(24th-30th)	»	6th Taputapuatea Festival Named "Te Ana Iva Pu Fe’e Ma’ohi Tere Moana", which means "The Octopus’ Nine Tentacles that Glide on the Ocean", this event traces the history of Polynesian migrations and the uniting of South Pacific islands to Raiatea, the sacred island, by presenting various ceremonies and ancestral customs. shamkoua.murielle@gmail.com
(DTBC)	»	Heivā “Rima’i“ A big artisan’s exhibition organized by the committee "Tahiti ite Rima rau" in the Aora’i Tinihau Hall at Pirae (Tahiti), using traditional and local handicraft as theme, bringing together artisans from French Polynesia’s five archipelagos.
(DTBC)	»	5th ‘Ukulele Festival This musical contest in Tahiti’s Commune of Hitia’a, on the East coast, is open to all musicians at all levels. mairie.hitiaa@commune-hitiaaotera.pf
(DTBC)	»	29th Tahiti International Golf Open The Olivier Bréaud International Golf Course in ‘Atimaono, Papara, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Papeete (Tahiti), hosts the annual Tahiti International Golf Open, a stop on the Pacific Tour organized by the Australian PGA and supported by the Polynesian Golf Federation. louis.lesourd@mail.pf
(29th-30th)	»	Heivā I Bora Bora The annual singing, dance and traditional sports competition along with crafts demonstrations at Moto’i Place in Vaitape. info-bora-bora@mail.pf / www.borabora-tourisme.com

(DTBC)	»	130th Heivā I Tahiti The largest contest and the greatest annual meeting of traditional Polynesian singing and dancing groups take place at To’ata Square in downtown Papeete - Tahiti. Authentic or legendary themes inspired by the cultural heritage of a single island or a group of Polynesian islands are presented during these meeting as each group attempts to make the most of its cultural specificities.
(13th-15th)	»	Heivā Tu’aro Ma’ohi This contest allows athletes from French Polynesia’s five archipelagos, and sometimes from the entire Pacific region, to demonstrate their talents in ancient Polynesian sports. Workshops, demonstrations and initiation classes are on the program. The aim of the event is to develop traditional sports and encourage and recruit younger generations into these ancient Polynesian sports.
(DTBC)	»	Heivā Va’a I Tahiti Great outrigger canoe racing in Papeete Harbor and the channel between Tahiti and Moorea featuring nearly 1,500 men and women paddlers, all dressed in traditional pareos and flower head crowns. These top athletes compete in the junior, senior and veteran categories in one paddler, three-paddler, six-paddler and 16-paddler canoes.
(DTBC)	»	“Te Aito Va’a“ One-day outrigger canoe race for individual paddlers over approximately 10 kms (6 miles). The best 100 paddlers qualify for the “Super Aito” race. cmaitere@cps.pf
(1st-31st)	»	Heivā I Bora Bora The annual singing, dance and traditional sports competition along with crafts demonstrations at Moto’i Place in Vaitape. info-bora-bora@mail.pf / www.borabora-tourisme.com

(1st-5th)	»	Heivā I Bora Bora The annual singing, dance and traditional sports competition along with crafts demonstrations at Moto’i Place in Vaitape. info-bora-bora@mail.pf / www.borabora-tourisme.com
(DTBC)	»	Te Vai Ari’i Marathon: The Super Aito Va’a Three days of outrigger canoe races for individual paddlers featuring the Top 100 qualified paddlers from the “Te Aito” race. The Super Aito races cover distances of 5, 10, 15 and 20 kms (3, 6, 9 and 12 miles).
(DTBC)	»	Air Tahiti Nui / Von Zipper Trials Qualifying surf competition of Teahupoo at Tahiti’s peninsula, prior to the famous Billabong Pro that brings together foreign and local surf pros.
(DTBC)	»	Billabong Pro Surfing An international competition amongst the world’s best surfers on Teahupoo’s mythical waves of Tahiti’s peninsula.

(22nd)	»	11th Raid Painapo On Moorea, a 20-km foot race for experienced runners and  8-km foot race for amateurs, in the mountain for three-person teams (men, women or mixed).
(27th)	»	World Tourism Day In Tahiti and Her Islands.

(DTBC)	»	21st Hawaiki Nui Va’a The traditional “va’a”, or outrigger canoe, race of more than 100 canoes between the Leeward Islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora.The finish line is foreseen on the beach of Matira Point (Bora Bora). ftvtutu@mail.pf / www.hawaikinuivaa.pf
(DTBC)	»	10th Austral Islands Exhibition Exhibition and sale of artisan creations organized by the Organizer Committee of Handicraft Exhibitions from the Austral Islands in the French Polynesia Assembly’s exhibit hall, Papeete.

(14th-17th)	»	6th Monoï Here, Week Of Monoi Exposition stands - sales, conferences, massages, demonstrations, film projections, documentaries, etc. at the “Maison de la Culture” Cultural Centre. monoi.de.tahiti@mail.pf / www.monoiaddict.com
(20th)	»	"Matāri’i I Ni’a" Festival In Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine and Raiatea. Day return in abundance under the sign of the constellation Pleiades. A festival focusing on products from the land and sea and activities by men and women. haururu.farefenua@mail.pf
(27th-30th)	»	8th “Hura Tapairu” Traditional dance competition at the “Maison de la Culture  - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui” Cultural Centre in Papeete.

(1st)	»	8th “Hura Tapairu” Traditional dance competition at the “Maison de la Culture  - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui” Cultural Centre in Papeete.
(3rd-7th)	»	50th Edition Of The Tiare Days This event - which is focused on the theme: “Tiare and indigenous flowers” - is a special tribute to Tahiti’s national emblematic flower, the tiare Tahiti. There will be various events related to the tiare flower, such as competitive decorations in Papeete’s businesses and public institutions. gsft@mail.pf
(25th)	»	Christmas - Public Holiday
(31st)	»	New Year's Eve

 

Note: All dates are correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change. However, please contact the Tahiti Visitors Bureau to verify dates before booking your travel.
For more information on the following sporting events on Moorea (Tahiti - Moorea Marathon, Raid Painapo), please contact: sjs.moorea@gmail.com / www.temooreaclub.pf
For surfing events, contact: fedesurf@live.fr / www.surf.pf
For outrigger competitions: ftvtutu@mail.pf
For cultural events (“Hura Tapairu”): communication@maisondelaculture.pf / www.maisondelaculture.pf
For some others events (Heiva i Tahiti): contact@heivanui.pf / www.heivanui.com
For all the events: info@tahiti-tourisme.pf

This calendar is for information purposes only. All events may be subject to change.

updated for 2012