For over forty years, the Mini Heiva has been one of InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa’s most treasured events. Held across two weekends under the night sky:  July 24–25 and July 31–August 1, our 2026 edition features four evenings of extraordinary performances on our Grand Motu paepae, a traditional stone stage.

Welcoming up to 600 guests per night, this immersive dinner experience a spectacular buffet spread featuring local specialties, show cooking, oysters, and lobster.

Curated around the central theme of ancient legends and remarkable sites around our Resort, each evening carries its own narrative and visual identity; from costumes and décor to a dress code shared by guests and staff alike brought to life through an opening narration.

Fridays will be marked by the moving harmonies of pupu himene, Saturdays by the blazing spectacle of fire dance. The best troupes from the Heiva i Tahiti, both amateur and professional — take to the stage, their year-long preparation distilled into one hour of pure communion.

These performances carry a weight that goes far beyond entertainment. Come experience why the Mini Heiva, born in 1982 with Coco Hotahota’s legendary troupe, prolongs the magic of Heiva i Tahiti at InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa.