Te Matatini ticket for the 2027 national kapa haka festival, Te Matatini o Ngā Taniwha, will go on sale online at www.tematatini.co.nz from 12 noon on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
The five-day festival is scheduled to take place at Hopuhopu Sports Park in Ngāruawāhia from 23–27 February 2027. It will be hosted by Te Matatini patron, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, alongside Te Matatini and the people of Tainui waka, welcoming 57 competing kapa haka groups, sponsors, stallholders, and fans.
Chief Executive Carl Ross emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “Every festival is unique, showcasing the power, beauty and excellence of elite Māori performing arts.”
All tickets are general admission with no reserved seating, offering attendees the flexibility of single-day tickets or five-day passes across the following pricing tiers:
• Seniors / Kaumātua (65+ years): $45.00 single-day ticket | $175.00 five-day pass
• Adults / Pakeke (18–64 years): $55.00 single-day ticket | $225.00 five-day pass
• Youths / Taiohi (12–17 years): $40.00 single-day ticket | $175.00 five-day pass
• Children / Tamariki (6–11 years): $30.00 single-day ticket | $125.00 five-day pass
• Infants / Kōhungahunga (0–5 years): Free with a paying adult or senior
(Note: Ticket service fees and payment processing fees apply).
Te Matatini also confirms performance times
