Written by : Lisa DI SALVIA
Want to be among the first to experience the magic of Heiva i Tahiti 2025?
Good news: tickets are on sale very soon!
🗓 Join us on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m., on site or online at billetterie.maisondelaculture.pf.
The drums are already beating in the distance… 🎶
Excitement is rising and voices are rising: Heiva i Tahiti 2025 is fast approaching. From July 3rd to 19th, the legendary To’ata stage will be ablaze with the rhythm of dances, songs, and ancestral traditions.
This is not just a festival. It is the heartfelt cry of a people, a living memory, a vibrant celebration of Polynesian roots.
If you want to feel the mana of the fenua, July is the time to be in Tahiti: three weeks of total immersion in the culture, beauty, and strength of an entire archipelago.
@Tahiti Tourisme
@KMH Media Production
A living legacy
Created in 1881, Heiva is one of the oldest festivals in the world. At a time when traditional dances and songs were forbidden, it emerged as an act of cultural resistance. Today, it has become an emblem of Polynesian pride, an event eagerly awaited by locals and travelers alike, eager to discover the soul of the islands.
“Heiva” in Tahitian means “festival,” and that’s exactly what you’ll experience: a celebration of the senses, of movement, and of beauty. On the To’ata stage, sacred chants, powerful dances, and majestic costumes follow one another in a whirlwind of emotion.
When dance tells the story
Every evening, the pūpū ‘ori – dance troupes – offer breathtaking performances. Sometimes more than 100 dancers, dressed in handmade costumes made of plant fibers, feathers, and flowers, recount legends, myths, and life stories through every movement and every drumbeat.
The himene (traditional songs), carried by captivating choirs, resonate with the beat of the to’ere and pahu, the iconic percussion instruments of Polynesia.
📅 An exceptional program
Heiva i Tahiti 2025 will welcome 23 groups on the To’ata stage:
Show dates :
📍 03, 04, 05, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19 of july 2025
🎉 Awards ceremony: July 16
🔥 Podium evenings (winning groups): July 18 and 19
ℹ️ Practical information
📍 Location: Place To’ata – Papeete, Tahiti
🎫 Online ticketing: billetterie.maisondelaculture.pf
📅 Ticketing opens: Friday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m.
📬 Contact: communication.tftn@maisondelaculture.pf
📞 Phone: 40 54 45 44
🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/HITOFFICIEL
🌐 Website: heiva.org
✨ A moment to experience at least once in your life
Heiva i Tahiti is the emotion of a people, the heartbeat of a culture. If you’re looking to experience Polynesia at its most vibrant, this is the place to be. So, are you ready to embark on a unique cultural adventure?
