{"id":27205,"date":"2026-06-18T15:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/?p=27205"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:38:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:38:47","slug":"tapati-2027-dates-schedule-activities-rapa-nui-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/tapati-2027-dates-schedule-activities-rapa-nui-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Tapati 2027: dates and schedule of activities of the great Rapa Nui festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27206\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tapati-Rapa-Nui-2027-Festival-Easter-Island.jpg?resize=676%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tapati 2027 Festival Tapati Rapa Nui Schedule Easter Island\" width=\"676\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"27206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tapati-Rapa-Nui-2027-Festival-Easter-Island.jpg?w=676&amp;ssl=1 676w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tapati-Rapa-Nui-2027-Festival-Easter-Island.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"custom_html-13\" class=\"widget_text widget widget_custom_html widget-shortcode area-arbitrary \"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"content-box-redes-sociales\"><div class=\"addtoany_shortcode\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\"><a class=\"a2a_button_whatsapp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/whatsapp?linkurl=&amp;linkname=\" title=\"WhatsApp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/facebook?linkurl=&amp;linkname=\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/x?linkurl=&amp;linkname=\" title=\"X\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_email\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/email?linkurl=&amp;linkname=\" title=\"Email\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<p>On this page you will find the official dates of the <strong>Tapati 2027 festival<\/strong>, the complete updated program, tips for organizing your trip and all the information you need to enjoy this unique experience.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"text-8\" class=\"widget widget_text widget-shortcode area-arbitrary \">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.7em; color: #c4c4c4; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 5px;\">ADVERTISING<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"anuncio\">\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9974337153208599\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Banner_Central Rapa Nui -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9974337153208599\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4035446418\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h2>What is Tapati Rapa Nui?<\/h2>\n<p>Tapati Rapa Nui is the most important cultural celebration on <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easter Island<\/a> and one of the most spectacular traditional festivals in all of Polynesia. Its origins date back to the late 1960s, and its aim is to preserve and share the ancestral traditions of the Rapa Nui people.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"><p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/rapa-nui-culture\/tapati-festival\/\"><strong>Tapati Rapa Nui Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For almost two weeks, the inhabitants of Rapa Nui share their dances, songs, ancestral sports, crafts, and cuisine with visitors from around the world. Two alliances from different clans compete in numerous cultural, sporting, and artistic events to have their candidate crowned Tapati Queen.<\/p>\n<h2>Tapati 2027 dates<\/h2>\n<p>The exact dates for the next Tapati Rapa Nui festival have been confirmed. <strong>The 59th edition of the Tapati Festival will be held from January 30th to February 12th, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this wonderful opportunity for the people of Rapa Nui to celebrate and share their traditions with the world.<\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"text-47\" class=\"widget widget_text widget-shortcode area-arbitrary \">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.7em; color: #c4c4c4; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 5px;\">ADVERTISING<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"anuncio\">\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9974337153208599\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Banner_Central Rapa Nui -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9974337153208599\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4035446418\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h2>Book your flight<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not want to miss this magnificent party and want to get good prices for your ticket, we advise you to book your <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-easter-island\/\"><strong>flight to Easter Island<\/strong><\/a> well in advance, since the demand for those dates is very high and prices soar.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"botonhotel\" href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/2904357\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.es%2Ftransporte%2Fvuelos%2Fscl%2Fipc%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search flights<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Book your accommodation<\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, we suggest you book your <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/easter-island-accommodation\/\">accommodation<\/a> as soon as possible. The offer of rooms on the island is not very large and the availability of them during the Tapati celebration is even lower and at very high prices. Save money and gain peace of mind by booking in advance. 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data-id=\"27207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/App-Tapati-2027-ENG.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/App-Tapati-2027-ENG.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tapati 2027 program will be available on our app. Download our app (mobile application) so that you can check it offline when you travel to the island. Once installed, it works without an internet connection, which is very useful, since connectivity on the island is very limited or non-existent in many places. In addition, this way you avoid using paper and contribute to keeping the Rapa Nui ecosystem clean.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"botonhotel\" href=\"https:\/\/imaginarapanui.com\/en\/easter-island-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download app<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Official Tapati Rapa Nui 2027 Program<\/h2>\n<p>The Tapati Rapa Nui organization has not yet shared the Official Program for Tapati 2027. As soon as it becomes available, you can consult it here.<\/p>\n<p>All those interested who cannot travel to Rapa Nui to enjoy this unique event will be able to follow the festival through the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TapatiRapaNuiOficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tapatirapanui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> page of Tapati Rapa Nui Oficial. 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