Each year, the Conservatoire artistique de la Polynésie française – TE FARE 'UPA RAU invites the public to the prestigious Marae 'Ārahurahu de Pā'ea for a series of shows which are among the highlights of the Heiva i Tahiti.
Revived in 2014, this tradition honors the artists of Fenua in an exceptional setting, steeped in the heritage and memory of the tupuna.
Today brought together under the name TA'URUA TUIFARA, in homage to the 'arioi, these shows welcome several groups from the Heiva 2026 competitions: pupu hīmene and pupu 'ori tahiti Hura Tau take turns to offer the public creations of excellence mixing song, dance and heritage.
Performance dates 2026 :
• Saturday, July 11
• Sunday, July 12
• Sunday, July 19
• Saturday, July 25
• Sunday, July 26
Hours :
• 15:45 p.m.: performance of the pupu hīmene
• 16:15 p.m.: show by the 'ori tahiti troupe
From 14:30 pm, discover the living tableaux created by the participating groups and enjoy a special moment to photograph them.
The site will also host artisans from the commune of Pā'ea as well as a catering area offering refreshments and products from Fenua.
Following the dance performance, a "camera show" will allow the audience to take photos and videos with the artists. However, filming is not permitted during the performances.
Single price : 2,000 XPF per performance.
Program :
• Saturday July 11: TAMARI'I TUHA'A PAE NO MAHINA (pupu hīmene) and TAHITI ORA (pupu 'ori Hura Tau)
• Sunday July 12: TAMARI'I VAIRA'O/ TUPU AU (two pupu hīmene) and TOAKURA (pupu 'ori Hura Tau)
• Sunday July 19: TAMARIKI OPARO (pupu hīmene) and NONAHERE (pupu 'ori Hura Tau)
• Saturday July 25: TĀRU'U (pupu hīmene) and O TAHITI E (pupu 'ori Hura Tau)
• Sunday July 26: TAMARI'I TAUTIRA (pupu himene) and TEMAEVA (pupu 'ori Hura Tau)
Tahiti is preparing to host one of the most famous male shows in the world.
Coming straight from Las Vegas, the international phenomenon Thunder From Down Under arrives for the very first time in Tahiti for two exceptional evenings not to be missed.
Renowned worldwide for its spectacular shows blending dance, sensuality, humor and audience interaction, Thunder From Down Under offers a unique experience where artistic performance and entertainment meet in a “caliente” atmosphere.
On stage, sculpted-bodied artists deliver dynamic choreography, spectacular staging, and moments of connection with the audience for a show that is as electrifying as it is unforgettable.
Sensual performances, sculpted bodies that raise the temperature and a sizzling atmosphere that promises an absolutely unforgettable evening.
While on the road to bury a family member, Nina and her mother take advantage of the journey to unearth some very sharp hatchets.
One thing is certain: it's not just the car's tires that are going to get punctured!
Yolande, a volcanic, possessive and disarmingly dishonest mother, has only one hobby: driving her daughter crazy.
Nina, for her part, just dreams of a little air… but with Yolande, even oxygen is in conflict.
Between fierce arguments, awkward tenderness and indestructible love, this mother-daughter duo goes through all the speeds — from fits of laughter to tears, without ever braking.
Embrasse ta Mère is a tragicomic comedy that is as biting as it is moving, served by the explosive duo Lentini / Dubernet, under the direction of the flamboyant Michel Fau.
A family outing from which no one emerges unscathed — neither the characters nor the spectators.
✨ Jean-Baptiste Guégan – The Voice of Johnny Hallyday – in an exceptional concert!
JOHNNY – The Show of a Lifetime is coming to Tahiti!
28 and 29 August 2026
Grand Theatre
Get ready for an evening of 100% rock and emotion, where the greatest hits will resonate
Johnny Hallyday's anthems:
- That I love you
- Light the fire
- L’Envie
- Marie
- The Penitentiary
- I promise
- Something from Tennessee
- Diego, free in his head
After a sold-out tour of Zénith venues in France and Belgium, Jean-Baptiste
Guégan finally arrives in Papeete!
With his haunting and powerful voice that has moved millions of fans, he will make you
to relive all the magic and fervor of Johnny's concerts, but also to discover his
their own songs during an intense, vibrant and memorable show.
Accompanied by its many musicians, you will be immersed in a fresco
A spectacular musical retracing the monumental career of Johnny Hallyday.
A unique show, with an original concept, blending memories, anecdotes and
Testimonials from Jean Baptiste and many Johnny fans, to pay tribute to him
a new tribute.
- A unique moment to experience live!
- A unique show
- A legendary voice
⚡ An evening that will thrill all of Polynesia
⭐ An Angela R. Productions event
Rediscover the magic of the TE MOE Festival: an invitation to travel, a meeting place where dreams, illusions, poetry, and laughter intertwine. A suspended moment where the boundaries of reality fade away, giving way to wonder.
More than just a series of acts, this second edition is a true collective artistic creation conceived especially for Polynesia. Gathered in Tahiti for the duration of the festival, five exceptional artists, among the most brilliant representatives of contemporary magic and visual arts, from Europe and Asia, will together construct an original show: an ephemeral and unique work, born from the encounter of their talents and their worlds.
Spain will occupy a prominent place with Mario Lopez, World Champion of Magic, master of a visual magic where objects seem to live their own existence. His tender and clumsy character draws us into a universe inspired by silent cinema, mime and contemporary clowning.
"Creatively ingenious, he knows how to work magic with almost any everyday object." Vila Magica
By his side, Miguel Muñoz, also World Champion of Magicwill offer a poetic experience on the border between dream and reality.
"Surprise, the impossible, poetry, and the absurd are present at every moment." Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Japan will be represented by Fuki, a major figure in the new generation of Japanese magicians and Japanese Magic ChampionA specialist in close-up and coin magic, he develops a world of great finesse, where technical virtuosity disappears in favor of wonder.
"Impeccable dexterity. One of the best coin magicians in the world today!" Harapan Magic
Finally, the public will find Clement Blouin, revelation of France's Got Talent 2025Magician and comedian, he develops a resolutely original approach where magic is put at the service of laughter, through absurd situations, offbeat humor and constant interaction with the public.
"Incredible and funny! The highlight of the show. Amazing!" FRANCE 2 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The festival will also host Zenaïda AlcaldeAn internationally renowned aerial artist and exceptional trapeze artist, she will move between sky and earth in performances blending grace, magic and poetry.
"Splendid! Zenaïda Alcalde needs very little to reach the heavens." Madrid Diary
By bringing together some of the most renowned artists on the international scene, the TE MOE Festival affirms a strong ambition: to offer the Polynesian public an extraordinary artistic experience where magic, circus, and visual arts converge to create a unique and unforgettable event. A show that will only exist in Tahiti… for the duration of the festival!
Following the Parisian success of Desperate Housemen for the past 6 years (more than 14,000 positive reviews), Rideau rouge Tahiti presents the new installment "DESPERATE HOUSEMEN GET MARRIED"
The pitch:
All the couple's daily failings reviewed for an unforgettable evening!
It's the big day, Thomas and Clémence are getting married. All the preparations are in place, but the bride has suddenly disappeared. Could she have had a last-minute change of heart?
With the help of his friends Alexis and Stéphane, Thomas tries to understand the situation. He's going to investigate, but he was far from imagining what he was about to discover! Between reflections on relationships and unconventional strategies for winning her back, the evening promises to be epic.
Come and discover the revival of Parisian entertainment!
The Desperate Housemen bring everyone together, break the rules and reinvent the genre.
After two sold-out one-man shows, over 200 performances, and thousands of spectators, D'jal is back in Tahiti with a new show featuring even crazier characters and even crazier situations! The perfect opportunity to have fun while getting your dose of humor and love!
French comedian, actor, and screenwriter D'jal, discovered by the legendary Jamel Comedy Club, rose to fame with his first show, “Juste D'jal,” which drew over 400,000 spectators in four years, both in France and internationally. Alongside his stand-up career, D'jal ventured into film in 2021 with “Opération Portugal,” serving as both screenwriter and lead actor. This success was followed up in 2024 with “Opération Portugal 2: La vie de château.”
In 2022, the comedian first met the Polynesian public, successfully performing his second show, “D'jal à coeur ouvert” (D'jal with an Open Heart), for two sold-out shows at the Grand Théâtre. Four years later, D'jal returns with his latest show, “En pleine conscience” (In Full Awareness), from Thursday, September 17th to Sunday, September 20th at the Endeavour Room in the Le Tahiti Hotel in Arue. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for fun and laughter!
Your support over the last two editions of the Francofolies de Tahiti festival encourages us to offer you a third edition and invites you to escape with us through artists from all backgrounds.
🚦 A fun and interactive show for the whole family !
Between entertainment and learning, "Onward little racers!" is an irresistible show that introduces children to the basics of road safety... while having fun!
Crossing at pedestrian crossings, recognizing signs, respecting traffic rules… these are all essential reflexes addressed in a funny, lively and participatory way.
(I.e. The story
Rabiot, the field mouse, arrives in the city to visit his cousin. But faced with this unfamiliar environment, he is quickly overwhelmed…
He then meets Moustache, a stray cat as clever as he is greedy, who challenges him:
🎟️ Keep your 12-point driving licence by avoiding mistakes!
With each mistake, points are lost…
😱 And if he loses them all, he might well end up on the plate!
🎉 An interactive show
With the children's help, Rabiot will have to:
- observe one's environment
- avoid dangers
- adopt the right behaviors
👉 An interactive, educational and humorous adventure!
💡 Why come?
✔ Learn road safety rules from a young age
✔ Actively participate in the show
✔ Have a fun time with the family
LAURIE PERET – SEE YOU SOMEWHERE SOON
September 19, 2026 at the Grand Theatre of the House of Culture.
If we knew her until now as an overwhelmed mother, Laurie Peret leaves the character to present herself as a single woman in her forties.
From her inability to run a household alone, to her addictions which she battles every other week, her love for dangerous men or the complex story of her birth, she portrays her daily life as "a series of entertaining catastrophes for which she is solely responsible."
But although she is "her own worst danger," she is doing well. She is doing well because she has finally met someone: herself.
A second, effective show, much more stand-up than the first but just as musical. We find his songs accompanied by a small piano, his trademark, although this time it's not a toy but a real instrument with retro-funk colors.
For her, the appointment is set; see you somewhere soon.
“Origami: or the art of folding.
I see our destinies as origami that bends to choices, joys and sorrows, victories and failures...
For over 10 years now, I've bent over backwards to try to bend you in half.
I wonder what form my origami, my destiny, would have taken if I hadn't packed up my hometown..."
Ahmad Sulla.
✨ Show presentation
A vibrant tribute to a free, adventurous and passionate man.
"Kessel, Freedom at Any Price" immerses the viewer in the extraordinary life of Joseph Kessel, writer, renowned reporter, academician, and resistance fighter of the 20th century. Through an intense and vivid narrative, the show recounts the great adventures of this tireless witness to history.
From the First World War to the Russian Revolution of 1917, from the rise and fall of Nazism to the birth of Israel, Kessel lived through the upheavals of the century with an insatiable thirst for life. An insatiable explorer, he traveled the world – from Afghanistan to the Horn of Africa – and crossed paths with legendary figures like Édith Piaf and Humphrey Bogart.
This play is a true journey between history, literature, and human adventure.
🎬 Interpretation and staging
Starring Franck Desmedt, winner of the Molière Award for Best Actor in 2018The show brings to life all facets of Joseph Kessel: journalist, writer, adventurer.
His heartfelt and generous performance is enhanced by a restrained and rhythmic staging by Mathieu Rannou, which gives full rein to the power of the text and the emotion of the acting.
💫 A captivating show
- An intense immersion into the destiny of an extraordinary man
- A powerful and inspiring text
- An interpretation praised for its energy and accuracy
- A minimalist staging that serves the emotion
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (suitable for ages 12 and up)
🏆 Awards
- 🎖 Nominated for a Molière Award 2024 – Best One-Person Show
🔥 Why see this show?
Because it celebrates freedom, audacity, and the passion for life.
Because it brings an era back to life through the eyes of an exceptional man.
And above all, because it conveys a rare vital energy, a whirlwind of adventure and humanity.
✈️ THE SKY WAS HIS INK, LIFE HIS NOVEL
An adventurer in love with freedom, a dreamer who became a man of action, an impulsive thinker and a committed philosopher… Antoine de Saint-Exupéry embodies all the contradictions of a man in search of the absolute.
This vibrant show retraces the extraordinary life of the author of The Little Prince:
Aéropostale aviator, writer with a passion for his times, tormented lover and committed witness of his era.
Between sky and desert, this human odyssey It celebrates friendship, a sense of duty, and the unspeakable:
For although what is essential remains invisible to the eyes, it burns in our hearts.
(I.e. An intense and poetic show
In a minimalist staging by Benoît Lavigne, a simple set – a fragment of fuselage and an evocative canvas – leaves all the room for the imagination.
Franck Desmedt delivers a captivating performance:
- 🔥 Immersive action scenes (flights, storms, desert survival)
- ❤️ an intense love story with Consuelo
- ⚔️ Commitment during the Second World War
- ✍️ powerful and poetic texts by the writer
He embodies a man torn between:
- his need to fly and his desire to love
- his quest for solitude and his attachment to others
- the call for peace and the urgency of commitment
???? The portrait of a man driven by the urgency of living
"A narrow life terrifies me... this crazy adventure is more sensible than dying a slow death."
This impulse alone sums up Saint-Exupéry:
a man who chose to to live intensely, to push oneself and to give meaning to every moment.
🌟 Why see this show?
- An award-winning and critically acclaimed performance
- An inspiring and profoundly human story
- An immersion in adventure, poetry and emotion
- A tribute to a major figure of the 20th century
Polynesia is already very familiar with the world master of hypnosis… After multiple successful tours all over the world, more than two million tickets sold and already two shows in Tahiti with “Timeless” in 2017 and “Hypersensory” in 2018, the hypnotist and fascinator Messmer returns in 2026 with his brand new show: “13Hz”.
13Hz is the brainwave frequency Messmer uses to guide you into a state of deep relaxation conducive to hypnosis. Enter a mysterious and hilarious world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, leading your thoughts into uncharted territories. Messmer will delve into your deepest thoughts before guiding you through a subtle interplay of brainwaves. On Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th, 2026, come experience Messmer for the very first time at the Grand Théâtre.
BIOGRAPHY :
After practicing therapeutic hypnosis for many years, Messmer became one of the world's leading figures in hypnosis. With his charismatic presence and exceptional talent, he holds the record for mass hypnosis, having hypnotized 1,066 people in under 5 minutes! In total, Messmer has hypnotized over 200,000 people in his live shows worldwide throughout his career.
After two solo albums et several gold records, Jérémy Frérot is back on stage! Theex-Brother Delavega sets off again on the roads to carry out a long tour which will take him to theOlympia in Paris on June 10 and in Tahiti in February 2026. Jeremy Frérot will introduce us to the songs from his latest album (A Man, See You Again etc…) and we will offer his greatest hits. He has just unveiled a new title : Goodbye to say see you soon!