Aronui Drone Show & Night Market | Rotorua
Celebration
Aronui Presents: The Matariki Drone Show and Night Market returns in 2026 with Aronui's largest drone fleet ever – 550 drones – combining light, sound, storytelling, and Māori knowledge for a breathtaking, free community experience. The Matariki Drone Show and Night Market will light up Rotorua's skies for the third consecutive year, bringing one of New Zealand's most spectacular Matariki celebrations. From July 9th to 11th, nightly at 8 pm (weather permitting), 550 synchronized drones will deliver stunning storytelling, sound effects, narration, and stunning visual art to celebrate the arrival of Matariki.