Papua New Guinea events & festivals
Plan your trip around PNG’s great cultural shows. Government departments and organisers can contact us to list major national events.
Agriculture, trade displays and cultural performances in PNG’s industrial city.
Nov Kenu and Kundu Festival Alotau, Milne Bay NovemberWar-canoe races and kundu drumming on Milne Bay’s waterfront.
Jul National Mask Festival Kokopo, East New Britain JulyMasked dance groups from the islands region, including the dawn Kinavai of the Tolai people.
Aug Sepik River Crocodile Festival Ambunti, East Sepik AugustCelebrates the crocodile in Sepik culture with dance, carving and canoe races.
Aug Mount Hagen Cultural Show Mount Hagen, Western Highlands AugustOne of the Highlands’ great sing-sings, with clans from across the country in full bilas.
Sep Goroka Show Goroka, Eastern Highlands September (Independence weekend)PNG’s best-known cultural show, with more than 100 tribes gathering in Goroka.
Sep Independence Day Nationwide 16 SeptemberPapua New Guinea’s national day, celebrated with flag raisings, parades and cultural events.
Sep Hiri Moale Festival Port Moresby, NCD SeptemberMarks the historic Hiri trading voyages with lakatoi canoe races and the Hiri Queen pageant.
Event dates change each year. Please confirm with organisers or the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority before travelling.