Events at The Brando
Discover Our Exclusive
Experiences Throughout The Year
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Heiva at The Brando
2 JULY – 18 JULY 2026
This is the chance to immerse in the spirit of this festive month of July. Tū’aro mā’ohi feature Polynesian sports from stone lifting to team outrigger va’a races, and children’s beach games are also part of the season, crowned with ’ori tahiti shows, traditional Tahitian dance.
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Whale Watching Season
20 JULY – 31 OCTOBER 2026
Humpback whales come to rest, mate and give birth in our warm waters every year between mid-July and end of October. Just outside of Tetiaroa’s lagoon, on the other side of the barrier reef, our corner of the Pacific ocean is their safe haven.
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Artisan Week
4 AUGUST – 9 AUGUST 2026
This weeklong celebration of traditional Polynesian arts follows the Heiva with Master artisans coming to initiate guests to their craft through tailored workshops, from pandanus weaving to shell necklace making.
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Sommelier Xavier Thuizat
8 AUGUST – 12 AUGUST 2026
Xavier Thuizat organizes a fabulous wine tasting week to introduce guests to French classics and discover confidential cépages. This Master sommelier won the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France MOF in 2024, recognizing the best artisans of their craft.
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October
November
Green sea Turtle Nesting Season
1 NOVEMBER – 5 JANUARY 2027
Between November and January, this is a privileged moment for guests to witness one of nature’s most intimate rituals in partnership with ocean conservation NGO Te Mana o te Moana. The female green sea turtle emerges from the lagoon under cover of darkness, her shell glistening in the moonlight, moving slowly towards the beach.
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Matari‘i i Ni‘a
20 NOVEMBER – 20 NOVEMBER 2026
Matari’i i ni’a, or the rising of the Pleiades star cluster across the night sky, is celebrated traditionally across the Pacific. It marks the beginning of the season of abundance where nature is most generous in harvests of fruits and flowers.
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Festive Season
20 DECEMBER – 5 JANUARY 2027
Our end of year festive season is a time to make memories as a family with many special activities, shared meals and cultural experiences during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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