Event· Tubuai· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs
Heiva i Tubuai (July)
23° 20.7′ S · 149° 29.2′ W · approximate
Tubuai's July Heiva celebrates Polynesian culture with dance, song and traditional sports competitions, the island's version of Tahiti's famous July festival.
Practical
Approximate venue: Mataura mairie; venues and dates are not published in the sources, so ask at the mairie. A travel guide calendar lists Heiva i Tubuai in July 2026, a Heiva des Australes in June 2026, the Fête de l'Autonomie on 29 June, a fishing festival in May and a 'Festival des Motus' in August; these come from a single travel guide, so verify locally. Tahiti's own Heiva i Tahiti runs through July in Papeete. July is southern winter: cool nights and frequent fronts, whale season starting.
Best for
Polynesian dance and island sports
Season
July (dates vary; verify locally)