Festivals & events
37 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.
- New Year's Day (1 January · All regions · National) — National public holiday marking the start of the new calendar year across Papua New Guinea.
- Morobe Show (All March · Lae · Morobe) — Major provincial agricultural and cultural exhibition featuring local produce, crafts, and traditional performances from across the Morobe…
- Enga Show (All March · Wabag · Enga) — One of Papua New Guinea's most spectacular shows featuring elaborate tribal dress, pig-killing ceremonies, and fierce inter-clan competitio…
- Easter (All April · All regions · National) — National public holiday observed across PNG with Christian services and family gatherings, dates vary annually.
- Eastern Highlands Show (All April · Goroka · Eastern Highlands) — Premier highlands show showcasing indigenous cultures, warrior dress, sing-sings, and agricultural displays from Eastern Highlands Province.
- Anzac Day (25 April · All regions · National) — National public holiday honoring Australian and New Zealand military service members, observed with dawn services and commemorative events.
- Western Highlands Show (All May · Mount Hagen · Western Highlands) — Major cultural showcase in Mount Hagen featuring tribal sing-sings, warrior competitions, and traditional crafts from the Western Highlands…
- Madang Festival (All May · Madang · Madang) — Annual celebration showcasing the cultural diversity of the Madang coast with performances, feasts, and exhibitions of local artistry.
- Southern Highlands Show (All June · Mendi · Southern Highlands) — Major provincial show in Mendi featuring local tribal groups, elaborate headdresses, pig shows, and cultural demonstrations from the Southe…
- Milne Bay Cultural Festival (All June · Alotau · Milne Bay) — Celebration of Milne Bay's rich maritime and indigenous heritage featuring canoe races, traditional dances, and local seafood cuisine.
- East Sepik Show (All June · Wewak · East Sepik) — Annual showcase celebrating the artistic heritage of East Sepik with traditional masks, carvings, and performances from river communities.
- Sandaun Festival (All July · Vanimo · Sandaun) — Cultural festival showcasing the unique traditions of the Sandaun Province with tribal performances and traditional crafts.
- Independence Day (16 September · All regions · National) — National public holiday celebrating Papua New Guinea's independence from Australia, marked by parades, ceremonies, and celebrations nationw…
- Goroka Show (All September · Goroka · Eastern Highlands) — One of the world's largest indigenous cultural festivals featuring thousands of warriors in elaborate tribal dress, sing-sings, and feasts.
- Mount Hagen Show (All August · Mount Hagen · Western Highlands) — International cultural event attracting highland clans and global visitors for tribal competitions, elaborate costumes, and performances.
- Hiri Moale Festival (All September · Port Moresby · Central) — Ancient celebration of the Hiri trade voyages featuring traditional sailing canoes, feasts, and ceremonies in Port Moresby.
- Rabaul Festival (All September · Rabaul · East New Britain) — Provincial celebration showcasing the unique blend of Tolai culture, colonial history, and volcanic heritage of Rabaul.
- Manus Festival (All October · Lorengau · Manus) — Cultural showcase of Manus Province featuring traditional canoe-building, maritime traditions, and indigenous performances.
- New Ireland Festival (All October · Kavieng · New Ireland) — Annual celebration of New Ireland's rich cultural heritage featuring Malagan ceremonies, dances, and traditional crafts.
- Western Province Festival (All October · Kiunga · Western) — Celebration showcasing the rainforest cultures and traditions of Western Province with indigenous performances and artworks.
- Gulf Festival (All October · Kerema · Gulf) — Provincial festival celebrating Gulf region's traditions, featuring tribal performances, canoe displays, and local cuisine.
- West New Britain Festival (All October · Kimbe · West New Britain) — Cultural celebration showcasing the traditions of West New Britain with performances, crafts, and local food.
- West Sepik Show (All November · Nuku · West Sepik) — Provincial showcase featuring the tribal cultures and artistic traditions of West Sepik Province with sing-sings and crafts.
- Eastern Province Show (All November · Popondetta · Eastern) — Provincial exhibition celebrating Eastern Province's cultural heritage with traditional performances and agricultural displays.
- Christmas (25 December · All regions · National) — National public holiday widely celebrated across PNG with Christian services, family gatherings, and festive celebrations.
- Boxing Day (26 December · All regions · National) — National public holiday observed across PNG marking the day after Christmas with family gatherings and social events.
- Garamut Festival (All July · Wewak · East Sepik) — Festival celebrating the traditional garamut drum culture of East Sepik with performances and demonstrations of this important musical inst…
- Singsing Festival (All November · Mount Hagen · Western Highlands) — Celebration of tribal song and dance traditions in the highlands featuring competitive sing-sing performances and cultural exhibitions.
- Bougainville Festival (All May · Buka · Milne Bay) — Cultural celebration of Bougainvillean traditions featuring indigenous performances, crafts, and the unique heritage of the Bougainville re…
- Chimbu Show (All August · Kundiawa · Eastern Highlands) — Provincial show in Simbu featuring highland tribal clans, traditional dress, pig shows, and agricultural exhibitions.
- Morobe Cultural Week (All October · Lae · Morobe) — Week-long celebration of Morobe's coastal and highland cultures with performances, exhibitions, and traditional ceremonies.
- Queen's Birthday (All June · All regions · National) — National public holiday honoring the British monarch, celebrated across PNG as a Commonwealth nation.
- Madang Seafood Festival (All July · Madang · Madang) — Celebration of Madang's renowned seafood culture featuring fresh local catches, cooking demonstrations, and coastal traditions.
- Tavurvur Festival (All July · Rabaul · East New Britain) — Festival celebrating the volcanic heritage and Tolai culture of East New Britain with ceremonies and traditional performances.
- Port Moresby Festival (All March · Port Moresby · National Capital District) — Capital's annual celebration showcasing diverse PNG cultures, modern arts, and urban traditions with performances and exhibitions.
- Pig Festival (All May · Mendi · Southern Highlands) — Traditional festival celebrating the cultural importance of pigs in highland society with pig shows, competitions, and ceremonial events.
- All Saints Day (1 November · All regions · National) — National public holiday observed across PNG in predominantly Christian regions with church services and family gatherings.