From Monday, December 7, through Sunday, December 13, 2026, Lautoka will host one of Fiji’s largest faith and youth-arts gatherings of the year: the Assemblies of God Fiji Centennial Celebration, also known as AGFJ100, alongside the movement’s first National Fine Arts Festival. The week marks 100 years since Assemblies of God missionary work began in Fiji in 1926, while creating a national stage for young people to share worship, performance, media, craft, writing, and leadership gifts.
The confirmed host city is Lautoka, Fiji, and the centennial theme is “As the Spirit Enabled Them, Yesterday, Today & Forever.” The Fine Arts Festival is scheduled within the same December 7–13, 2026 celebration week. Exact daily venues, event times, public-admission terms, and any registration fee for festival participants have not yet been published in the official information reviewed.
"As the Spirit Enabled Them, Yesterday, Today & Forever."
AG Fiji Centennial 2026 Dates
Mark Your Calendar for a Week of Celebration
The Assemblies of God Fiji Centennial Celebration takes place from December 7 to 13, 2026, in Lautoka on Viti Levu’s western coast. The official AG Fiji centennial page and the movement’s main website both confirm this seven-day date range.
The National Fine Arts Festival will be launched during the centennial week. A September 2026 Fine Arts Workshop in Lautoka was described as preparation for the first-ever Assemblies of God Fiji National Fine Arts Festival, planned for the same December 7–13 period.
- Dates: Monday, December 7, to Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Host city: Lautoka, Fiji.
- Centennial identity: AGFJ100.
- Theme: “As the Spirit Enabled Them, Yesterday, Today & Forever.”
- Fine Arts Festival: Scheduled as part of the centennial week.
The official centennial page does not yet provide a complete daily timetable, named Fine Arts venues, or performance times. If you are traveling specifically for an awards session, youth category, worship service, or keynote speaker, wait for the final program before arranging non-refundable transport.
Why 2026 Matters to AG Fiji
A Century of Faith and Growth
The centennial marks a century since the Assemblies of God movement in Fiji was established through the arrival of Reverend Adrian and Charlotte Hathaway in September 1926, alongside other early missionaries and local converts. AG Fiji’s official account names Albert and Lou Page among the early missionaries and acknowledges the contributions of Fijian Indian, Solomon Islander, and part-European communities to the early work.
The movement grew through local prayer, sacrifice, and church planting. Its constitution and bylaws were formed later, with the first General Council held on April 21, 1959. The centennial is therefore not only a historical anniversary. It is a reflection on the people who built congregations, trained leaders, and carried faith into communities across Fiji.
Today, AG Fiji reports a nationwide fellowship of more than 415 churches across four divisions, with over 35,000 members.
The theme, “As the Spirit Enabled Them, Yesterday, Today & Forever,” looks in three directions at once:
- Yesterday: Remembering the missionaries and local believers who began the work.
- Today: Recognizing the churches and members active throughout Fiji.
- Forever: Preparing younger generations to lead, serve, and create.
The First National Fine Arts Festival
Unveiling a Platform for Young Talent
The National Fine Arts Festival is a significant new development for AG Fiji. It is described as the movement’s first-ever national festival of its kind, designed to help young people discover, develop, and use their talents within their churches and communities.
In September 2026, more than 120 young people took part in a Fine Arts Workshop at Calvary Temple in Lautoka. The workshop was presented as a pathway for participants to use their abilities positively and develop purpose through the arts.
Participants selected from eight Fine Arts schools:
- Worship.
- Performing Arts.
- Creative Arts and Craftsmanship.
- Technology and Innovation.
- Media and Digital Arts.
- Leadership and Ministry.
- Writing.
- Communication.
Those eight categories show that “fine arts” here is not limited to singing or dancing. The festival invites participants to treat technology, writing, leadership, and communication as gifts that can serve people and strengthen communities.
What Visitors Can Expect
A Week of Faith, Arts, and Community
The centennial has been presented as a seven-day national program bringing together men, women, youth, and children. The Fine Arts Festival will add performances, exhibitions, and creative presentations to the faith gathering.
The official AG Fiji page also lists a broad group of expected speakers from Fiji and overseas, including Rev. Dominic Yeo, chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship; Rev. Doug Clay, vice chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship; Rev. Younghoon Lee of Assemblies of God South Korea; and Rev. Mosese Cakau, AG Fiji’s General Superintendent.
Visitors can reasonably expect a week shaped by:
- Worship and preaching.
- Intergenerational church gatherings.
- Fine Arts presentations and youth participation.
- Creative exhibits and talent development.
- Fellowship among churches from across Fiji and abroad.
The final daily flow remains to be announced, so build your travel around the full week or a flexible segment of it.
Lautoka: The Host City
Exploring Fiji’s Sugar City
Lautoka is Fiji’s second-largest city and a major urban center on the western side of Viti Levu, the country’s main island. It is often known as the “Sugar City” because of its historic relationship with Fiji’s sugar industry. Hosting the centennial there gives the event access to the western division’s churches and makes it practical for people traveling from Nadi, the Coral Coast, and other parts of Viti Levu.
The Fine Arts workshop’s location at Calvary Temple in Lautoka suggests the city’s churches will play a central role in preparations. It does not, however, confirm that Calvary Temple will host every centennial service or Fine Arts category in December.
The best way to experience the week is to stay open to the city rather than treating Lautoka only as a venue. Eat at local businesses, learn a few Fijian greetings, and give the organizers and volunteers room to run the event for their own communities.
Culture, Worship, and Respectful Participation
Engaging with Fiji’s Diverse Traditions
Fiji is home to many cultures, languages, and Christian traditions. The AG Fiji centennial is a faith gathering, so visitors should expect worship and presentations that are meaningful to participants, not entertainment created only for tourists.
If you attend a worship service or Fine Arts presentation:
- Dress respectfully and follow venue guidance.
- Arrive early and take seats offered by ushers.
- Ask before photographing performers, children, or worshippers.
- Keep phones silent during prayer, preaching, and competition performances.
- Support young artists with attention, not just a quick social-media clip.
- Follow instructions about public access, registration badges, and seating areas.
The festival’s emphasis on young people using their gifts positively gives it a social purpose as well as a religious one. In the workshop coverage, leaders described the arts program as a way to build confidence and create paths away from social issues affecting youth.
Ticket Prices and Registration
Understanding the Costs and Access
No general public ticket price, Fine Arts participant fee, or full registration package was published in the official information reviewed. The AG Fiji centennial website promotes the event and includes a separate banquet booking page, but it does not state a general admission price for December 7–13.
Before traveling, clarify:
- Whether general worship services are open to visitors.
- Whether Fine Arts sessions require registration or an entry pass.
- The price and booking terms for the centennial banquet.
- Participant requirements for each Fine Arts category.
- Whether transport, meals, or accommodation are included in any package.
- The location and time of the specific program you want to attend.
The official AG Fiji website includes a pledge appeal supporting construction of a new headquarters. That is separate from any attendee registration or festival ticket.
Planning Your December 2026 Trip
Making the Most of Your Visit to Lautoka
December is a busy season in Fiji, with schools, churches, and families holding year-end activities. If the centennial is central to your trip, arrange accommodation in or near Lautoka early and leave room for schedule changes.
A flexible plan could include:
- December 6: Arrive in the west of Viti Levu and settle in before the program begins.
- December 7–13: Attend confirmed centennial or Fine Arts sessions based on the final timetable.
- December 14 onward: Continue to Nadi, Denarau, the Coral Coast, or another Fiji island, depending on your itinerary.
Do not rely on an assumption that every program takes place in one building. Large national gatherings may use more than one church, hall, or event space. Wait for the official schedule, and keep copies of any registration emails or banquet reservations on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Things People Always Want to Know
When is the Assemblies of God Fiji Centennial Celebration?
It runs from Monday, December 7, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Where is AGFJ100 being held?
The confirmed host city is Lautoka, Fiji. Exact daily venues and service locations are not yet published in the reviewed official program.
What is the 2026 centennial theme?
“As the Spirit Enabled Them, Yesterday, Today & Forever.”
Is the National Fine Arts Festival part of the centennial?
Yes. AG Fiji’s first National Fine Arts Festival is scheduled to launch during the December 7–13, 2026 centennial celebration in Lautoka.
What Fine Arts categories are planned?
Preparation workshops have included Worship, Performing Arts, Creative Arts and Craftsmanship, Technology and Innovation, Media and Digital Arts, Leadership and Ministry, Writing, and Communication. Final 2026 competition details are pending.
How much does the event cost?
General admission, festival registration, and banquet prices have not been published in the reviewed official information. Confirm terms directly with AG Fiji before traveling.
How large is AG Fiji today?
AG Fiji reports more than 415 churches across four divisions and over 35,000 members.
Verified Information at a Glance
- Event category: National Christian centennial celebration, worship gathering, and youth Fine Arts Festival.
- Event name: Assemblies of God Fiji Centennial Celebration, AGFJ100, with the first National Fine Arts Festival.
- Dates: December 7–13, 2026.
- Host city: Lautoka, Fiji.
- Theme: “As the Spirit Enabled Them, Yesterday, Today & Forever.”
- Historical milestone: Marks 100 years since Reverend Adrian and Charlotte Hathaway arrived in Fiji in September 1926.
- AG Fiji today: 415+ churches, four divisions, and 35,000+ members, according to AG Fiji.
- National Fine Arts Festival: First national festival of its kind for AG Fiji, launched during the centennial week.
- Fine Arts areas: Worship; Performing Arts; Creative Arts and Craftsmanship; Technology and Innovation; Media and Digital Arts; Leadership and Ministry; Writing; and Communication.
- Workshop statistic: 120+ young people participated in a September 2026 preparatory workshop at Calvary Temple.
- Named speakers: International and Fijian church leaders, including Rev. Dominic Yeo, Rev. Doug Clay, Rev. Younghoon Lee, and Rev. Mosese Cakau; individual service dates are not published.
- Daily venues, exact session times, public admission, and prices: Not yet published in the reviewed official information.
- Official event information: AG Fiji’s AGFJ100 page and centennial registration channels.
Keep December 7–13, 2026 open for Lautoka if you want to experience a landmark week of faith, creativity, and youth expression in Fiji. Follow the final AG Fiji program when it is released, come ready to listen and encourage, and see how a century of faith is being carried forward by the next generation.
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