Tourism Events

Mark your calendar with the most anticipated tourism events of the year

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2018 Lukim PNG Nau Tourism Expo, Kokopo, East New Britain

Come Celebrate with Us in Papua New Guinea! 

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting global travel, Papua New Guinea is still finding meaningful ways to make the most of your time.  On the domestic front, there are a variety of Events taking place.  Keep scrolling to see our list below. 

Interested in experiencing our famous cultural festivals? Click Cultural Events.

Events

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POM CITY MARKETS

March 20-21 | Browse the popular general purpose city markets held every month in Port Moresby.

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ANZAC Day, Port Moresby

April 25 | A special dawn service at the Bomana War Cemetery on the outskirts of Port Moresby remembering the ANZACs.

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ANZAC Day, Rabaul

April 25 | Remember the ANZACs who served during the WWII New Guinea Campaign in Rabaul, East New Britain.

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Montevideo Maru Memorial Service

June 22 | The Rabaul Historical Society remembers one of the most tragic events of the WWII New Guinea Campaign.

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Fiesta Milne Bay

June 11-14 | Spend your Queens Birthday long weekend immersed in PNG contemporary art in Alotau, Milne Bay Province.

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Mask Warwagira Festival

July 14-18 | A popular annual cultural showcase of East New Britain culture celebrated in Kokopo Town.

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National Remembrance Day

July 23 | Our nation remembers our armed forces who served during WWI, WWII and various missions throughout our history.

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National Remembrance Day, Port Moresby

July 23 | Remembrance Day in Port Moresby will be observed at the Remembrance Memorial Park at Ela Beach.

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National Remembrance Day, Rabaul

July 23 | Join the residents of Rabaul this coming National Remembrance Day to commemorate our military heroes.

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Sepik River Crocodile Arts Festival

August 5-7 | Journey to Ambunti along the Sepik River to celebrate one of the most revered animals of the East Sepik Province. ...

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Enga Show

August 13-15 | Touchdown in Wabag Town to experience one of the most anticipated Highlands cultural events of the nation. ...

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Paiya Mini Show

August 20 | For a more intimate Highlands cultural experience preceding the Hagen Show - feasting, storytelling and more. ...

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Hagen Show

August 21-22 | Staged in the Western Highlands, the annual Hagen Show brings together tribes from all over the Highlands. ...

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Independence Day Anniversary

September 16 | Our diverse nation unites to celebrate the day we achieved our Independence over four-decades ago.

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Goroka Show

September 17-19 | The oldest and world-renown of our festivals, the Goroka Show is a proud and colorful cultural homage.

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Kutubu Kundu Digaso Festival

September 23-25 | Meet the Lake Kutubu - Raun Wara people of the Southern Highlands who celebrate culture and conservation. ...

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World Tourism Day

September 27 | A United Nations international day of observance celebrating global significance of tourism.

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Morobe Show

October 23-24 | Celebrate culture, agriculture, farming, commerce, mining and all trade that make Morobe a great province. ...

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Alotau Kenu and Kundu Festival

November 5-7 | Follow the traditional trade winds to Alotau and experience the biggest cultural festival in Milne Bay Province....

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Karimui Show

November 18-20 | Celebrate the cultural and natural wonders of Karimui in the Simbu Province.