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Running a marathon, dancing to your favourite music or indulging in street food – our unique natural environment provides the perfect playground for any event you can imagine.

Tauranga features sporting competitions such as the Tauranga International Marathon and the Anchor AIMS Games, music and arts festivals like the Tauranga Arts Festival and the National Jazz Festival, concerts, cultural and community events and many more all year-round.

 

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Artist Unite - Hawkes Bay Arts Community Fundraiser

Artist Unite - Hawkes Bay Arts Community Fundraiser

17 Mar to 10 Apr

In the aftermath of the terrible floods in Hawkes Bay, the Incubator are hosting a fundraiser art exhibition to raise money to help their Arts Community.

Flavours of Plenty

Flavours of Plenty

24 Mar to 02 Apr

Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of mouthwatering events!

45th National Youth Jazz Competition

45th National Youth Jazz Competition

04 Apr to 06 Apr

Wright Family Foundation 45th National Youth Jazz Competition. Showcasing the very best emerging jazz players from secondary schools from all over New Zealand.

Upcoming events

Midnight Sun, 2022

Midnight Sun, 2022

22 Jun to 31 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.

Nth Island Sprintcar Championships

Nth Island Sprintcar Championships

19 Nov to 08 Apr

The summer of speedway continues with the CB Caravans and RV Centre North Island Sprintcar Championships! This promises to be a huge night of Speedway racing action - Tickets available at the gate and online.

Tauranga Harbour Ferry Sailings

Tauranga Harbour Ferry Sailings

20 Nov to 08 Apr

Ditch the car and catch the ferry between the Mount and Tauranga

Soak n Sounds

Soak n Sounds

01 Jan to 02 Apr

What they say is true, a Sunday well spent really does bring a week of content.

Wergengezwitscher – Vorlese und Singspass

Wergengezwitscher – Vorlese und Singspass

18 Feb to 18 Nov

German songs and story for kids 3-12, families are welcome!

Brain Watkins House Museum (est. 1881)

Brain Watkins House Museum (est. 1881)

19 Feb to 30 Apr

Brain Watkins House Museum (est. 1881) on the corner of Elizabeth Street and Cameron Road is open from 2pm - 4pm every Sunday.

Community Multicultural Quiz at your Libraries

Community Multicultural Quiz at your Libraries

01 Mar to 31 Mar

Drop by your local library and have a go at our multicultural quiz. By completing the quiz, you’ll go in the draw to win one of four $20 Whitcoulls vouchers!

A Window to the World of Ta Moko

A Window to the World of Ta Moko

04 Mar to 27 Mar

Join Shepherd Teepa (Nō Tūhoe me Tauranga Moana) and check out some mahi tā moko first hand.

The Hardcase Hotel

The Hardcase Hotel

16 Mar to 01 Apr

Welcome to the Hardcase Hotel: the last resort luxury hotel for the wild, weird and wacky rich!

Artist Unite - Hawkes Bay Arts Community Fundraiser

Artist Unite - Hawkes Bay Arts Community Fundraiser

17 Mar to 10 Apr

In the aftermath of the terrible floods in Hawkes Bay, the Incubator are hosting a fundraiser art exhibition to raise money to help their Arts Community.

Thrown in the Deep End Pottery Exhibition

Thrown in the Deep End Pottery Exhibition

17 Mar to 10 Apr

Seven students from the first wheel workshop in the newly opened Creative Campus invite you to view this intimate Exhibition of their work.

Blue Stories Project: sharing journeys out of perinatal depression

Blue Stories Project: sharing journeys out of perinatal depression

18 Mar to 15 Apr

A exhibition of portraits alongside inspiring and encouraging stories of how local people found their way out of perinatal depression.

Flavours of Plenty

Flavours of Plenty

24 Mar to 02 Apr

Get ready for a jam-packed schedule of mouthwatering events!

Ki Tua by Karena and Kasey Bird

 Ki Tua by Karena and Kasey Bird

24 Mar to 02 Apr

Karena and Kasey Bird, Aotearoa culinary superstars will take you on a multi-sensory journey of flavours, aromas, sound and more.

Armageddon Expo

Armageddon Expo

25 Mar to 26 Mar

Experience the incredible! Aotearoa's biggest convention

Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge

Waipuna Hospice Superhero Challenge

25 Mar

Superheroes, it's time to suit up - patients with life-limiting illnesses need us!

Easter Egg Decorating Competition

Easter Egg Decorating Competition

25 Mar to 01 Apr

Decorate one of our eggs however you like and be in to win a special Easter prize

Tauranga Farmers Market Artisan Morning Tea

Tauranga Farmers Market Artisan Morning Tea

25 Mar

Enjoy a lovingly-crafted morning tea with artisan flavours from local Farmers' Market producers.

Worm Farm and Bokashi Bin Workshop

Worm Farm and Bokashi Bin Workshop

25 Mar

Learn how to build a Worm Farm or operate a Bokashi Bin.

First We Eat

First We Eat

25 Mar

NZ’s premium food, wine and music festival is back at Wharepai Domain

Fanculo La Dieta! – Flavours of Plenty

Fanculo La Dieta! – Flavours of Plenty

25 Mar

A three hour lunch with traditional recipes and plenty of wine!

Three-Course Dinner at Trinity Wharf

Three-Course Dinner at Trinity Wharf

26 Mar

Enjoy a three-course menu designed by Executive Chef Rob Forsman, along with spectacular views!

The Prophet

The Prophet

29 Mar to 31 Mar

The Prophet by Hone Kouka

Downtown Tauranga Progressive Dinner

Downtown Tauranga Progressive Dinner

29 Mar

Discover some of the best eateries in Tauranga's city centre at this curated progressive dining experience.

Waste-Ed Parenting with Kate

Waste-Ed Parenting with Kate

29 Mar

Learn about modern cloth nappies and that they're far easier to incorporate into a modern lifestyle than you might think!

Waste-ed with Kate Meads

Waste-ed with Kate Meads

30 Mar

Come along and learn how to become part of the solution to our world waste crisis.

Under the Influence - Lynette Fisher

Under the Influence - Lynette Fisher

30 Mar

Under the Influence – a monthly art workshop series featuring local artists and their unique creativity!

60th National Jazz Festival Tauranga

60th National Jazz Festival Tauranga

01 Apr to 10 Apr

The Port of Tauranga 60th National Jazz Festival presents a fantastic programme of events in Tauranga this Easter

Lexus Urban Polo

Lexus Urban Polo

01 Apr

The Lexus Urban Polo is more than just polo! It’s an unforgettable day of sport, music, fashion and food, making it the event of the summer.

Unforgettable - The Nat King Cole Story

Unforgettable - The Nat King Cole Story

01 Apr to 05 Apr

A modern window into the life, times and music of the musical legend Nat King Cole

Pay What You Want Tauranga Half Marathon

Pay What You Want Tauranga Half Marathon

02 Apr

Pay What You Want (trust based, consumer set pricing) entry model – an amazing NZ First! Half Marathon, 15km, 10km, 5km and Matua Mile.

Sugo Flavours of Plenty Lunch

Sugo Flavours of Plenty Lunch

02 Apr

Expect good food, good conversation and great insight into the menu at Sugo Flavours of Plenty Lunch.

The Mushroom Lunch

The Mushroom Lunch

02 Apr

Enjoy live music, fresh fungi display, cocktails and a mushroom inspired lunch at Picnicka.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

03 Apr to 12 Apr

An Easter Egg Hunt in Greerton Village

45th National Youth Jazz Competition

45th National Youth Jazz Competition

04 Apr to 06 Apr

Wright Family Foundation 45th National Youth Jazz Competition. Showcasing the very best emerging jazz players from secondary schools from all over New Zealand.

The Jac

The Jac

06 Apr

The Jac is back! Contemporary original jazz from the best in the business.

Rodger Fox Big Band 50th Anniversary Concert

Rodger Fox Big Band 50th Anniversary Concert

06 Apr

RODGER Plays RODGER The Rodger Fox Big Band 50th Anniversary!!

Easter Bunny in Greerton

Easter Bunny in Greerton

06 Apr

Meet the Easter Bunny in Greerton Village

The New Caledonia

The New Caledonia

07 Apr

The New Caledonia are back

Piping Hot Dixie

Piping Hot Dixie

07 Apr

Shirazz and Scott Harrison Present: Piping Hot Dixie

Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival

Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival

07 Apr

Our very own New Orleans!

Jamie Pye Quartet

Jamie Pye Quartet

07 Apr

Modern/contemporary jazz influenced by all music traditions, art and life experiences.

Jazz Cafe and VIP Bar

Jazz Cafe and VIP Bar

07 Apr to 09 Apr

After a day at the festival, relax to a fantastic jam session at the Jazz Cafe and VIP bar.

Michal Martyniuk Trio featuring Dixon Nacey

Michal Martyniuk Trio featuring  Dixon Nacey

08 Apr

Polish born pianist and rising star in the jazz scene

E Rere Ra - Goldsmith Baynes

E Rere Ra - Goldsmith Baynes

08 Apr

A beautiful marriage of Te Reo, Taonga Puoro and Jazz

The 60th Anniversary Gala

The 60th Anniversary Gala

08 Apr

Celebrating the best of BOP jazz across the decades

Generation Homes The Mount Swim

Generation Homes The Mount Swim

08 Apr

The best way to spend your Easter weekend in 2023!

National Jazz Festival - Downtown Carnival Tauranga CBD

National Jazz Festival - Downtown Carnival Tauranga CBD

08 Apr to 09 Apr

City comes alive with jazz!

Tauranga Big Band

Tauranga Big Band

09 Apr

Shining the light on local talent

Blue Train Reunion

Blue Train Reunion

09 Apr

Blue Train Reunion - revisiting the funk!

Sassy and the Blue Riders

Sassy and the Blue Riders

09 Apr

Blues drenched jazz, expect atmosphere and real emotion.

Black Comet

Black Comet

09 Apr

Soul and grooves meets Galactic Funk

Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival - The Tea Dance

Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival - The Tea Dance

09 Apr

Dance and Dine with Tauranga Big Band

Jazz at the Mount

Jazz at the Mount

10 Apr

Soak up the sounds at Mount Mainstreet!

The Sunny Side Up Children's Film Festival

The Sunny Side Up Children

11 Apr to 12 Apr

The Sunny Side Up Children's Film Festival is an amazing event that offers a fun-filled selection of movies, games, and prizes for children. With a new lineup of fantastic movies each year, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for families.

School Holiday Programme – April 2023

School Holiday Programme – April 2023

11 Apr to 21 Apr

Keep the kids busy this school holidays with an array of exciting events

Bee Movie

Bee Movie

13 Apr

Join in on the fun of The Incubator school holiday programme and come along to the screening of the animated classic Bee Movie, at the Village Community Cinema!

Chris Everest

Chris Everest

14 Apr

Christopher Everest presents an evening of solo classical guitar. Classics from the traditional repertoire along with some fun favourites from NZ and afar!

Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical

Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical

14 Apr to 29 Apr

Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping gothic musical.

Jammin' in the Park

Jammin

15 Apr

A free afternoon celebrating some of the Bays' fine young musical talent.

We Run The Night

We Run The Night

15 Apr

Not your normal running event. It's like nothing you've ever experienced. Put on your bright colours and run the night!

John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band

John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band

15 Apr

The songs are perfect for the summer, as sunshine comes pouring out of every note

Tinker Belle

Tinker Belle

16 Apr

ID Dance Studios presents Tinker Belle

The Great K Valley Cycle Race

The Great K Valley Cycle Race

16 Apr

Scavenger hunt, map reading and puzzle solving by bike as you explore the trails of Kopurererua Valley.

The Great K Valley Family Cycle Adventure

The Great K Valley Family Cycle Adventure

16 Apr

Think scavenger hunt, map reading and puzzle solving by bike as you explore the trails of Kopurererua Valley.

Tom Rodwell

Tom Rodwell

16 Apr

Roots guitar music is rarely as evocative as on Tom Rodwell’s Wood & Waste, an album that moves easily between minimalist rock structures and improvisatory, darkly sensual grooves

Detective Pikachu movie

Detective Pikachu movie

17 Apr

Come along to The Village Cinema and enjoy our school holiday programming, with something on offer for everyone!

50 Golden Years of Musicals

50 Golden Years of Musicals

18 Apr

Pioneers of the New Zealand entertainment industry, Stewart and Tricia Macpherson, will celebrate 50 golden years in “showbiz” in 2023 and to mark this amazing milestone, they will present a showstopping journey through their greatest musical triumphs

Deano Yipadee Show

Deano Yipadee Show

20 Apr

Best-selling author, musician and performer Deano Yipadee, aka ‘Nee Naw Man’, will have your child in stitches.

Zephyr Love & Jennifer K Austin

Zephyr Love & Jennifer K Austin

20 Apr

6th Stop of the Tour.....Tauranga, The Jam Factory. Retro Rock band and Jennifer K Austin

Baycourt 40th Anniversary

Baycourt 40th Anniversary

21 Apr to 29 Apr

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary from 21-29 April with a range of artistic and performance events.

B40: Gala Concert

B40: Gala Concert

21 Apr

B40: Gala Concert

B40: X-hibition

B40: X-hibition

21 Apr to 29 Apr

B40: X-hibition. Presented in collaboration with The Incubator Creative Hub.

We Will Ride Fast

We Will Ride Fast

21 Apr

Tauranga based psychedelic post-punk solo artist, We Will Ride Fast, is a musical output of singer/multi-instrumentalist, Kyle Sattler (Frayden, Seedy Burners, The Bennies).

Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine - Forest Song & Don Quixote

Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine - Forest Song & Don Quixote

22 Apr to 23 Apr

Forest Song & Don Quixote Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine

The Ten Tenors

The Ten Tenors

24 Apr

The Ten Tenors are celebrating the act's 20th anniversary touring New Zealand with the shows centered around their ‘Greatest Hits.’

The Exponents

The Exponents

25 Apr

To celebrate 40 years of the classic album Prayers Be Answered, Dance Exponents are reforming for their first shows in 36 years!

He Toi Kupu - Uhi Tai

He Toi Kupu - Uhi Tai

27 Apr to 29 Apr

Tuatara Collective in collaboration with Ahipoutu Collective present He Toi Kupu - Uhi Tai.

Food Lovers Masterclass

Food Lovers Masterclass

27 Apr

Come along and learn about why we waste food and how to stop it.

Matias Ceballos

Matias Ceballos

28 Apr

Matias Ceballos is a NZ-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, originally from the South of Chile. His original music work is largely influenced by the roots of the native culture and the traditions of Latin America.

B40: Whānau Day

B40: Whānau Day

29 Apr

B40: Whānau Day

Ultimate Athlete

Ultimate Athlete

29 Apr

Experience New Zealand's Hottest Obstacle Course Race

Aramex Kiwi Trail Walk & Run

Aramex Kiwi Trail Walk & Run

29 Apr

The Trail walk and run event with a kiwi twist!

Oropi Playgroup Quiz Night

Oropi Playgroup Quiz Night

29 Apr

Come and test your knowledge at Oropi Playgroups Annual Fundraising Quiz Night.

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

05 May to 07 May

Tauranga Girls’ & Boys’ Colleges are proud to present The Addams Family.

Kerryn Fields & Matt Joe Gow

Kerryn Fields & Matt Joe Gow

06 May

Matt Joe Gow and Kerryn Fields are charismatic storytellers and bonafide masters of their style of Alt-Country/Americana Music

Ring and Stone Setting Workshop

Ring  and Stone Setting Workshop

07 May

Ring making workshop to celebrate Mother’s Day this year.

Fuse Drumming showcase

Fuse Drumming showcase

11 May

The revolutionary bucket drumming programme taking the world by storm

NZSO Orpheus

NZSO Orpheus

12 May

NZSO Orpheus

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 2023

 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 2023

12 May to 14 May

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 2023

NZSO Reverence

NZSO Reverence

13 May

NZSO Concert Series

The Great Debate in the Bay

The Great Debate in the Bay

13 May

Three teams of College students face off against three teams of Adults which include Politicians, Local Celebrities and Local Professionals.

NZSO Emperor

NZSO Emperor

14 May

NZSO concert weekend

Lots of Love, Chris Parker

Lots of Love, Chris Parker

17 May

The multi-award-winning comedian and self-proclaimed people's princess of New Zealand, CHRIS PARKER, is back with a brand new show LOTS OF LOVE, after completely selling out his 2022 tour ‘The Best of Chris Parker’.

The Spongebob Musical

The Spongebob Musical

23 May to 27 May

Nickelodeon The Spongebob Musical

Foo Fighters and Rage Against the Machine Tribute bands

Foo Fighters and Rage Against the Machine Tribute bands

27 May

Two epic new cover bands take to the Jam Factory to show-case their talents.

The Bay of Plenty Wedding Show

The Bay of Plenty Wedding Show

28 May

Meet wonderful wedding vendors who can help you create the most amazing day of your life

The Greatest Love of All

The Greatest Love of All

29 May

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in 'The Greatest Love of All', critically acclaimed tribute concert starring the breath-taking vocals of Belinda Davids (Britain’s Got Talent)

Fame The Musical JR

Fame The Musical JR

31 May to 01 Jun

Presented by ACG & Oxford Performing Arts

Parenting with Kate

Parenting with Kate

06 Jun

Learn about modern cloth nappies and that they are far easier to incorporate into a modern lifestyle than you might think!

In the Heights

In the Heights

09 Jun to 17 Jun

stage right trust presents

Guy Montgomery - My Brain is Blowing Me Crazy

Guy Montgomery - My Brain is Blowing Me Crazy

10 Jun

Guy Montgomery used to be a little boy and now he's a 34-year-old man. The world is a crazy place and he would like to tell you about it through the medium of stand up comedy.

Resilience Psychology

Resilience Psychology

27 Jun

Join us for a morning of learning and networking with best-selling author and global resilience expert Dr. Lucy Hone

Mitch James

Mitch James

12 Jul

The Long Road Home Tour

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Creedence Clearwater Collective

17 Jul

The Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a six piece band – with a guest Saxophonist and a vocalist that emulates John Fogerty’s distinct vocals – to capture the unique CCR sound.

Wonderland Glow Show

Wonderland Glow Show

19 Jul

Glow in the dark puppetry

Sonoro Quartet & Tony Chen Lin

Sonoro Quartet & Tony Chen Lin

20 Jul

Chamber Music New Zealand presents the Sonoro Quartet, with special guest Tony Chen Lin.

Tauranga Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

Tauranga Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

21 Jul

So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?

Piaf: The Legend Tour 2023

Piaf: The Legend Tour 2023

12 Aug

Piaf: The Legend Tour 2023

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

18 Aug to 20 Aug

Produced by Indian Ink

Mount Maunganui Half Marathon

Mount Maunganui Half Marathon

26 Aug

Join us on Saturday the 26 of August as we run the streets of Mount Maunganui. With a 21km, 10km or 5km option.

Rockaria - The ELO Experience

Rockaria - The ELO Experience

02 Sep

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.

Zespri AIMS Games

Zespri AIMS Games

02 Sep to 08 Sep

The Zespri AIMS Games is one of Australasia’s largest junior sporting events, held annually in Tauranga Moana.

Matilda - The Musical

Matilda - The Musical

21 Sep to 07 Oct

Tauranga Musical Theatre proudly presents Matilda - The Musical! The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

The Ultimate Drag Show

The Ultimate Drag Show

13 Oct

The Ultimate Drag Show

Elton John vs. Billy Joel NZ Tribute

Elton John vs. Billy Joel NZ Tribute

15 Oct

Elton John vs. Billy Joel NZ Tribute

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

11 Nov

Direct from Australia, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is back by popular demand! Be immersed in the spectacle, grandeur and extravagance of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes… the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!

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