Rotorua Home & Garden Show 2026
February 20 @ 8:00 am - February 22 @ 5:00 pm
$6
Overview
The Rotorua Home & Garden Show 2026 is one of the largest and most popular trade shows in New Zealand that exhibit everything related to home and gardening. It will be held at the Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, from February 20th to 22nd, 2026. The show is a great source of ideas for those who want to upgrade their living space and have fun with the whole family.
Focus
Among the various products displayed at the show, some of them include: home improvement ideas and products, landscaping and garden products, interior décor, outdoor living solutions, solar and energy products, building services, etc. The show is a place where the visitors can get the best local services and direct access to the expertise. If you want to see how lifestyle and home showcases can be a common ground for professionals and audiences, visit Interior Design Furnishing Expo 2026.
Program
The Rotorua Home & Garden Show has hundreds of exhibitors, show-exclusives, food and beverages, kids’ activities, and the attractions of expert demonstrations. Visitors can gather inspirations for their projects, be given practical advice, and enjoy the entertainment that is family-friendly. This product exploration and engagement has a structure that may be reflected in other lifestyle events like the DesignTO Festival 2026.
“The Rotorua Home & Garden Show brings home, garden, and lifestyle ideas together under one roof, offering a mixture of product exposure, expert advice, and family‑friendly activities.”
The show’s focus on connecting visitors with local exhibitors and practical insights is similar to the themes of broader design and trade exhibitions, such as the Salone del Mobile Milano 2025, but it has a more consumer-focused orientation.
Audience
The event is for homeowners, DIYers and garden lovers, families, local contractors, and anyone who is interested in improving either indoors or outdoors.
Event Details
| Dates | February 20 – 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Energy Events Centre, Queen’s Drive, Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Event Type | Home & Garden Trade Show |
| Access | Open to the public |
| Fees | Adults: NZ$6; Gold Card special (Friday only): NZ$3; Under 16: Free (parking is free on site) |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
Rotorua Home & Garden Show 2026 is primarily directed towards consumers, allowing public access to house and garden products that do not go deep into architectural or conceptual matters. The show is designed in such a way that it favors the exhibitors and the visitors. Besides, it allows hands-on experiences but does not permit much critical involvement with design theory, spatial planning, or sustainable architecture. Meanwhile, the workshops and demonstrations are an offer of practical guidance but they do not cover the professional architectural practices nor the innovations in materiality and environmental strategy systematically. The event does mirror the local residential preferences and landscape trends but still it is more of a source for practical inspiration than it is an arena for professional discourse, critical evaluation, or cross-disciplinary design exploration.
Closing Note
Rotorua Home & Garden Show 2026 keeps on being a practical regional showcase of home and garden ideas with a blend of inspiration and family appeal. Due to its reasonable pricing and a wide variety of exhibitors, it is considered a community-oriented event rather than a specialist professional forum.
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