04 Feb to 05 Jun
A collection of interviews and portraits of various people from all walks of life.
01 Mar to 20 Dec
Come along every Tuesday to a free movie screening of award winners or classics at Greerton Library.
11 Apr to 14 Aug
This collection-focused exhibition provides an overview of our holdings of Robin White’s work, from her early regionalist style screenprints to works influenced by Robin Whites Pacific travels.
19 May to 18 Aug
This class is geared up to get you bookbinding in no time. Everything is provided for you in a handy kit, so all you need to do is turn up to get making!
28 May
Altitude The Mount's Around the World will showcase students' and staff's skills and routines inspired in costumes, music, characters and more from their own countries, or other inspiring cultures, or even places they loved.
28 May
In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to develop both watercolour pencil and portrait drawing techniques to encapsulate both the subjects and their own unique characteristics.
28 May
LiveMusic.LiveDance
29 May
Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic, The Strand, Tauranga Waterfront 12pm-3pm.
31 May
Tākina mai rā ko ngā hui o Matariki Nau mai e Te Mātahi o Te Tau! PWO Navigator Jack Thatcher (CNZM) will be continuing his near 30-year tradition of walking to the summit of Mauao to begin our celebrations of Matariki.
31 May to 23 Jun
Explore Pae Korokī
, a pathway to our shared history and narratives of our tī
puna.
01 Jun
Join us for Te Kete Ipurangi. Our live stream will look again to Matariki, together we'll explore its significance, local customs and traditions.
01 Jun to 30 Jun
Join the hunt for heavenly treasures with Tauranga Art Gallery's Matariki Star Hunt!
02 Jun
Nau mai, haere mai, tautoko mai, ki te Incubator Creative Hub Matariki Celebrations 2022
02 Jun to 25 Aug
Grab your blankets and head down for amazing food, great company and relaxing atmosphere
03 Jun to 09 Jul
View the stunning landscape portraits and mahi toi of Tauranga Moana artist Hayley Smith.
03 Jun to 09 Jul
An inspiring exhibition of creative works by Tipene Fitzell - a 15-year-old Takiwatanga artist from Ngati Uenukuko~pako /Ngai Tukairangi and Ngati Ngararanui.
03 Jun to 09 Jul
An exhibition of incredible new works by emerging toi Maori artist, Meadow Maharey
03 Jun to 09 Jul
Manākitanga is an exhibition which brings together renowned traditional and contemporary Māori carvers who live in Tauranga Moana.
03 Jun to 09 Jul
He Uku Maioro is an exhibition of uku (clay) works by Tauranga Moana artist Que Bidois.
03 Jun to 10 Jul
We are very excited to present an exhibition celebrating the work of Whakatane artists Tame Iti (Ngai Tuhoe) and Joanne Black (Ngati Kahungunu).
03 Jun to 10 Jul
‘E kore te patiki e hoki ki tona puehu’ - The flounder does not return to the dust.
03 Jun
Being a young mum is hard - but for Hanna, the only thing she's ever been brilliant at is raising her daughter, Ellie. But a DNA test reveals staggering news: Ellie is not Hanna’s child – and now her ‘real’ parents want to meet.
04 Jun
You will learn how to make balm for your first aid kit and family care with native plants. We will learn karakia and tikanga around harvesting. Learn about simple methods and tools for infusing medicinal plants with oil and their benefits.
04 Jun
You will learn how to make balm for your first aid kit and family care with native plants. We will learn karakia and tikanga around harvesting. Learn about simple methods and tools for infusing medicinal plants with oil and their benefits.
04 Jun to 17 Sep
Shop from local artisan stallholders, enjoy live music treat yourself to delicious gourmet street food.
05 Jun
Fry bread (Parāoa parai) is a special treat and is often a staple made in many Maori households, special occasions, and marae. Step by step with guidance from your tutor Kelly, you will learn how to make this fried bread.
05 Jun
Brian Ducker will talk about the 64 post offices of the Tauranga Postal District and show us his many postal treasures, some dating back to 1864.
06 Jun
But and sell preloved fashion & accessories!
08 Jun to 09 Jun
During Matariki we open our Cultural Connections training course to the public. Join us over two days to learn about our city and our region’s history, local iwi and hapū, and the cultural richness of our land.
08 Jun to 13 Jul
Learn to use a sewing machine and gain foundational skills. No experience necessary!
09 Jun to 14 Jun
Come along to a special Iti Pounamu to celebrate Matariki with Aroha. Songs, stories and fun for under 5s.
09 Jun
Tom Sainsbury is hitting the road with his brand new show SNAPCHAT DUDE LIVE! and no stone will be unturned in his quest to poke fun at New Zillunders.
10 Jun to 14 Jun
Come along and learn more about Matariki while learning how to program with Scratch computer code! This session is for ages 5-100 and will teach you how to create an interactive Matariki scene.
10 Jun
Connected Vol.1 brings tasty Drum and Bass to Tauranga with a bang!
11 Jun
Nau mai, haere mai. Come and learn about the tikanga of raranga and the basics of flax weaving from local weaver Parewhai Taikato. Follow along with Parewhati as she shows you how to make a flax wristband and putiputi flower.
11 Jun
Bold, sassy, enigmatic – moulding a love of live performance with passion and artistic flair.
11 Jun
Matariki is a time to think about the year ahead, particularly planning crops. Come along to the seed exchange to share your bounty with others and gain some diversity in your crops.
11 Jun
Learn to make and bake rēwena bread with Karin Egan, step-by-step, beginning with the mixture (bug). Take your bug home to ferment and let it rise over seven days.
12 Jun
Guided by Rhian Smith, in this workshop you will have the opportunity to prepare your own pigments and paint your own masterpiece while discussing how to respectfully harvest whenua without leaving a trace.
12 Jun
This traditional Japanese art uses precious metals – liquid gold, liquid silver or lacquer dusted with powdered gold – to bring together the pieces of a broken ceramic item and at the same time, enhance and make a feature of the new seams.
14 Jun to 15 Jun
BOP Dance presents 'Identity' for the 2022 Fresh Moves dance festival which celebrates original contemporary dance created by students in Bay of Plenty primary and intermediate schools.
15 Jun
Tauranga City Libraries is honoured to present an evening with Robert McGowan, QSM. Robert, an author, conservationist, practitioner and educator, has contributed to the revival and restoration of Rongoa Maori in Aotearoa.
15 Jun
This is a contemporary take and introduction on the traditional Maori art form of tukutuku. We hope to inspire you to come along and weave and tell your story through tukutuku.
16 Jun to 07 Jul
Join us at the Village Cinema - Community Picture Theatre to celebrate our local Kaupapa Maori film makers. Every Thursday evening during Matariki.
16 Jun
Learn how to create your own social media strategy so that you can stop wondering what to post, when, why and how, and get on with being creative.
17 Jun
Matariki Macarena! Learn how to play the ukulele while you also learn about the stars of Matariki and what they represent. We will provide the ukuleles or if you have your own ukulele please feel free to bring it along!
18 Jun
Join this guided, two-hour Historic Bike Tour, starting at the Waka on the Strand and finishing at Ōtūmoetai Pa.
18 Jun
The Incubator Creative Hub present a speaker event: Matariki Korero Mai, featuring Tame Iti, Jo’el Komene, Whare Thompson and Que Bidois.
18 Jun
Jam-packed with his unique rock ‘n roll style of laughs, wizardry, illusions & mind reading *INTEGRITY* is Jarred Fell’s biggest stage show ever. It’s also a heartwarming bottoms up to 365 days of sobriety. Living a life with integrity, his new mantra.
19 Jun
Join Tāne Cook from Te Taiope Huringanui/Turning Point, for a one-hour haka workshop, before performing live at the Matariki Village Market haka mob!
19 Jun
: In celebration of Matariki, Tauranga City Libraries and the New Zealand Kite Flyers association present the annual Matariki Kite Day. Come and see these majestic kites soar as your family enjoys food and activities in the sun.
19 Jun
Join us on 19 June for our Matariki Village Market, where they will be something for all the whānau. There will be stallholders celebrating kaupapa Māori and sustainability, tasty kai, live music, a health and wellbeing centre and more!
20 Jun
Continuation of 2021 Matariki Mātauranga and Modern Science talk. Two unique science presentations 'Karanga manu' - Kōkako dialect, followed by 'Ngahere' - A look into the future of indigenous forests with climate change.
20 Jun to 21 Jun
Young jazz stars of the future compete for trophies and glory! The National Youth Jazz Competition showcases the very best emerging jazz players from secondary schools across New Zealand.
20 Jun
The National Youth Jazz Competition judges and guest performers jam up a storm and take you headlong into the jazz, funk and fusion jazz repertoire.
20 Jun to 26 Jun
The Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival Tauranga presents a fantastic programme of events, showcasing performances from some of the best jazz musicians in Aotearoa. Think Jazz. Think Tauranga.
20 Jun to 23 Jun
Matariki Ki Mauao Festival - school workshops
22 Jun
Transport yourself to New York's Carnegie Hall, where distinguished guitarist Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald first performed together resulting in multiple studio albums and a duo to die for. Starring Mandy Meadows and Chris Williamson.
22 Jun
New Zealand's legendary music icon Midge Marsden needs no introduction...Midge's career spans five decades, and during that time he has played thousands of concerts in New Zealand and introduced several generations of Kiwi's to the Rhythm & Blues.
22 Jun to 24 Jul
'Midnight Sun, 2022' is a spectacular, immersive artwork by New Zealand artist Sara Hughes which will bring new life to Tauranga’s Willow Street bus shelter from June 2022.
23 Jun
One of NZ's most acclaimed Big Bands, the Tauranga Big Band will blow you away with performances of fantastic Big Band classics from the great bands of Kenton, Basie, Rich, and a selection of new works including a special World Premiere!
23 Jun
Former “Riverdance The Show” World Tour lead vocalist Caitriona Fallon pays homage to the timeless and uniquely soulful voice and music of Eva Cassidy.
23 Jun
Be inspired, empowered and uplifted at the BWN Speaker Series.
24 Jun
Nga Poutiriao o Mauao Trust, in collaboration with Te Puna I Rangiriri Trust, will be launching a new Ātea-ā-Rangi on the summit of Mauao to mark the Māori New Year, and in celebration of the first Matariki Public Holiday in Aotearoa!
24 Jun
Come along to the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park where we are based - there will be fun activities for all members of the whanau and community, kite flying, a special screening of ‘The Navigators’ short film, and a community food market day.
24 Jun
A show romancing the music of two of the greatest trumpet players ever. From passionate ballads, raging swing tempos, to cool muted grooves with a funky connotation. Featuring Geoff Culverwell, Paul Dyne, Tipi Bevan, Des Mallon and Dan Hayles.
24 Jun
Celebrating the songs of The Great American Songbook, seen through the eyes of three iconic artists from the era - Franks Sinatra and Miss Peggy Lee, accompanied by the sound of the Count Basie Orchestra.
24 Jun
An inaugural Annual Art Awards for Tribal Descendants of the Tauranga Moana Region - we hope you will join us in honouring the significant achievements of a remarkable group of achievers that are deserving of acclamation.
25 Jun
This workshop is an introduction to the Maramataka / Māori Calendar and planting by its moon phases.
25 Jun
Guided by Rhian Smith, in this workshop you will have the opportunity to prepare your own pigments and paint your own masterpiece while discussing how to respectfully harvest whenua without leaving a trace.
25 Jun
Spend an evening with award-winning Ali Harper as she showcases Burt Bacharach’s hit songs – Close To You, Alfie, That’s What Friends Are For, Walk On By, Anyone Who Had A Heart and reminds us What The World Needs Now in The Look Of Love.
25 Jun
Cosmic mid-70s jazz, pop and funk, krautrock, and Keith Jarrett are among the inspirations for pianist / keyboardist and composer Joe Kaptein’s current musical project. Starring Joe Kaptein, Andrew Isdale, David Harris , and Wil Goodinson.
25 Jun
An epic individual revive, a mid winter revolt & order!
26 Jun to 03 Jul
This year during our Matariki celebration we have an opportunity for whānau that will awaken the nostalgia of your whakapapa.
26 Jun
Create a small over-the-shoulder, two corner kete to hold your keys, phone and/or wallet.
26 Jun
Ol’ King Cole brings you the hits of the great Nat ‘King’ Cole & performs the sounds of many other great tunes & artists of his era & more along the way.
28 Jun
Come along and learn about why we waste food and how to stop it. There will be a few face-palm moments and lots of laughs as Kate takes you through the reasons we waste food and what we can do about it.
02 Jul
An introduction to the Maramataka that relates to our planting seasons here in Tauranga Moana. You will be able to make your own Maramataka dial to visualize the Maori moon phases for planting and learn how to use it.
02 Jul
This is a contemporary take and introduction on the traditional Maori art form of tukutuku. We hope to inspire you to come along and weave and tell your story through tukutuku.
02 Jul to 23 Jul
Learn embroidery stitches to mend or revamp your clothes. Taught by internationally exhibited artist Jo Dixey
03 Jul
This 4.5-hour workshop will introduce you to the different families of traditional Maori musical instruments with a discussion about each.
03 Jul
UBUNTU: I am, Because we are. Join Ballet.Culture as we celebrate human kindness and unity. Through the support from others, we can take pride in our own existence.
03 Jul
Join us on Sunday 3rd July at 2pm at the hall behind Brain Watkins house to hear Vivian Edwards.
07 Jul
The New Zealand String Quartet at First Life, a thoughtfully curated concert meditating on life, loss and rebirth as Aotearoa marks the first-ever official public holiday dedicated to Matariki, Māori new year.
10 Jul
After a challenging and musically restricted few years, BOP Symphonia is delighted to be able to perform again to a capacity audience
16 Jul to 14 Aug
National Embroidery Conference including several exhibitions, shopping at merchants' stalls, raffles and sales tables.
19 Jul
The MATARIKI GLOW SHOW is back with an all-new, giant-scale, glow-in-the-dark puppet show for tamariki, educators and whānau. Get ready to celebrate the first-ever nationwide Matariki holiday!
24 Jul
Glyn Tucker and Barbie Davidson take you on a magic carpet ride, recalling the classic pop songs of the 60s through to the 80s. Featuring special guest, guitar legend Gray Bartlett.
06 Aug
International singer Mandy Meadows presents Piaf: The Legend, a celebration and reflection of Edith Piaf’s extraordinary view on love and tragedy.
07 Aug
Join award winning comedian Chris Parker for a night of his greatest hits, right here in Tauranga. Featuring his best material from over the years, as well as something new, it's basically Now That’s What I Call Chris Parker, Vol.1.
12 Aug
The Royal Family Dance Crew presents ERA ‘Jukebox of Time’. An escape through time, pop culture, live music and dance exploring the world and art that inspired human life across the eras.
13 Aug
Premiering brand new songs written especially for New Zealand audiences, with stunning string arrangements by Victoria Kelly, Kingmaker is a high octane mix of Tami Neilson’s own original songs and tributes to iconic women in country music.
27 Aug
THE BOSS is a full production, kick-ass compliment of nine passionate musicians bringing alive the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. A 3 hour world-class show featuring the entire 'Born In The USA' album.
27 Aug
Take in the best of Mount Maunganui with a weekend full of entertaining options and highlights of the region.
03 Sep to 09 Sep
Zespri AIMS Games is back, 3 - 9 September 2022.
16 Sep to 01 Oct
Tauranga Musical Theatre is proudly bringing the worldwide smash hit musical written by Queen and Ben Elton, We Will Rock You to Tauranga, in 2022!
24 Sep to 25 Sep
Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child.
29 Sep to 02 Oct
Inaugural Cape to Cape 2022 Ceramic/Pottery Exhibition
02 Oct to 05 Oct
Witness the best young talent in New Zealand competing for national badminton titles across four days of exciting competition.
03 Oct
The outrageously funny KEVIN BLOODY WILSON returns with another dose of his fair-dinkum Aussie humour. F.U.P.C spotlights Political Correctness for what it is and how Kev sees it – a big giggle crafted in song. Supported by Jenny Talia. R18.
07 Oct
Demi Lee Moore & Band Live in Aotearoa! Supported by Wildlanes
09 Oct to 10 Oct
Postmodern Jukebox makes its grand return! The famed time-twisting musical collective that puts pop music in a time-machine will bring The Grand Reopening Tour to Tauranga in October 2022.
15 Oct
Happy, prosperous Diwali! A fantastic event for the whole family!
16 Oct
ROCKARIA - The ELO EXPERIENCE is a show that delivers a captivating live concert recreating the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne’s The Electric Light Orchestra.
20 Oct to 21 Oct
A carefully curated programme of works, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.
22 Oct
Get the electrifying Tina Turner experience with this full stage production brimming with hits from the 60s-90s. Featuring the powerful and thrilling Caroline Borole complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers.
29 Oct
This is a show about keeping your cards close to your chest but walking around naked. Can we have it all? Yes, but also bloody no but also it’s none of your business because IT’S PERSONAL.
08 Nov
Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. LEAVING JACKSON The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show will have you singing, laughing and crying for more.
19 Nov
Get ready for a drag production full of incredible lip sync performances, stunts and tricks that’ll blow your wig right off! This is a one night drag experience you do not want to miss!
19 Nov to 20 Nov
New Zealand’s Largest Green Living & Sustainable Lifestyle Show!
21 Nov
World of Musicals brings the very best, colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics to life, all performed by an internationally star-studded cast presenting the audience with nightly entertainment at the highest level.
25 Nov
Nitro Circus will return to Tauranga’s Trustpower Stadium Baypark for the first time in three years with an action-packed night on Friday 25 November, 2022
26 Nov
Oempa Festival 2022 is back and bigger then ever
16 Dec
Watch two star-crossed lovers twirl beneath the mistletoe as award-winning Irish musicians complement the world’s best Irish Dancers to deliver an exciting mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads, carols and red-hot rhythms.
21 Jun
Meet Little Kiwi, a tiny bird who will leave a huge impression. He is an unusual bright white kiwi, and he’s very round. What else is white, bright, and round?! Te Marama of course! And there she is in the sky, shining down through the trees.