11 Jan to 25 Jul
Artisan street food, live music and licensed bar, topped off with cult, indie, arthouse, local and classic films -try something different at Cult Cinema Club!
22 Feb to 27 Sep
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga presents exhibitions, new online video interviews with artists Todd Couper and Te Marunui Hotene discussing his 'Poutama' mural in the gallery, and lots more activities for the whanau!
24 Mar to 10 Sep
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pukega Whakaata presents a series of online guided talks by guest curator Maria Brown on the exhibition "Bill Sutton: A Good Idea".
28 Apr to 03 Jul
Inclusive, multi-modal art classes and art therapy programmes.
18 May to 04 Sep
For students aged 16+. This online programme provides the chance to apply learning and skills to real-world issues that will have tangible community impact.
06 Jun to 11 Jul
‘Timatanga Hou – New Beginning’ refers to identifying a shift, change in direction or start of something new. Matariki is acknowledged as not only a celebration of the Maori new year, but a time of reflection, rejuvenation, and a time of connection.
16 Jun to 07 Jul
A fun, informative look at traditional oil painting techniques and methods for everyone, from the absolute beginner to exhibiting artists.
18 Jun to 09 Jul
A fun, informative look at traditional oil painting techniques and methods for everyone, from the absolute beginner to exhibiting artists.
21 Jun to 21 Jul
Not sure where to start with Matariki? Why not visit Matariki: Nga Kura Huna, our Tauranga City Libraries' online Matariki information hub.
21 Jun to 21 Jul
Local iwi, Ngati Ranginui journey through our Tauranga Moana marae, korero to our local kaumatua, and discover the history of our local iwi of Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Pukenga.
21 Jun to 21 Jul
Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi Iwi are excited to announce the launch of our NEW Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Podcast Channel, at the rise of Matariki; an online platform to share Mataraunui to the public!
23 Jun to 25 Jul
This exhibition by Sue Mac Dougall features a series of encaustic & cold wax art works which are inspired by her journeys from NZ to Greece and back again and the influences of both countries.
01 Jul to 30 Sep
If you are looking to take your writing to the next level, then entering a writing competition can provide that extra impetus to refine your work.
03 Jul
Nau piki mai, Nau kake mai Tamariki ma - Come along and join me as we enjoy a Matariki themed waiata and mahi toi session designed for the little people.
03 Jul
Drum and bass night - Dueller Society and Falcon Events are back and stoked to announce their winter event "Paramount Bass" this event will bring together some of NZ's best and new upcoming DJs, focusing on drum and bass.
04 Jul
A huge range of local suppliers bringing the best of the Bay's produce to the city.
04 Jul
A huge range of gourmet street food and food truck vendors, as well as a curated selection of stallholders for you to peruse... you won't be short of things to do.
04 Jul
Learn the method and processes of how to create your own mosaic artwork, using ripped paper.
05 Jul
The best produce from around the Bay right in the heart of the Mount.
05 Jul
Participate in the Takaro Kemu workshop and have fun! Play old-school kemu (games) that are designed to test the brain and co-ordination skills in a family-fun way.
06 Jul
Escape the School Holiday boredom with a visit to the cinemas with Night Owl Cinema.
06 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Ururangi and Manu Tukutuku in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
06 Jul
Build your own Waka hourua and learn a little about the traditional Maori navigation process!
06 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
06 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
06 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries where we will digitally place you amongst the Matariki cluster of stars in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
07 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Ururangi and Manu Tukutuku in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
08 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Ururangi and Manu Tukutuku in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
08 Jul
Join us at Tauranga City Libraries for a fun session learning all about what the stars Waipuna-a-rangi & Ururangi represent, including crafts to take home and a weather science experiment.
08 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
08 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
08 Jul
Build your own Waka hourua and learn a little about the traditional Maori navigation process!
09 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Ururangi and Manu Tukutuku in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
09 Jul
Join us at Tauranga City Libraries for a fun session learning all about what the stars Waipuna-a-rangi & Ururangi represent, including crafts to take home and a weather science experiment.
09 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries where we will digitally place you amongst the Matariki cluster of stars in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
10 Jul
Join us at Tauranga City Libraries for a fun session learning all about what the stars Waipuna-a-rangi & Ururangi represent, including crafts to take home and a weather science experiment.
10 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
10 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
11 Jul
A fun, informative look at traditional oil painting techniques and methods for everyone, from the absolute beginner to exhibiting artists.
11 Jul
Learn about the history and elements of Hip Hop culture in an engaging workshop, using your newfound skills and knowledge to write rhymes and develop your own style! AGE: Intermediate/Young Adults up to 24 years.
11 Jul
Ultimate U18 music festival experience for future clubbers of Tauranga!
12 Jul
Here's your chance to race in the carpark of Baypark Arena. A run, bike, run event with No cars.
13 Jul to 21 Jul
With the smell of blood and gunpowder still lingering in the air, the land we live on today was measured and portioned by the first surveyors stationed in Tauranga.
13 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Tupuanuku and kumara cultivation in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
13 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and celebrate Matariki with our stars of the week, a story about kai and make a Taniko-cross stitch.
13 Jul to 28 Jul
"Since being in lockdown, Mother Nature has thrived - due to the cut down of pollution and gases. When this lockdown is all over I hope we don’t go too much back to normal and be aware of our effects on nature and the lives within it."
13 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
13 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
14 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and celebrate Matariki with our stars of the week, a story about kai and make a Taniko-cross stitch.
15 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Tupuanuku and kumara cultivation in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
15 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries where we will digitally place you amongst the Matariki cluster of stars in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
15 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
15 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
16 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries where we will digitally place you amongst the Matariki cluster of stars in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
16 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Tupuanuku and kumara cultivation in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
16 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and celebrate Matariki with our stars of the week, a story about kai and make a Taniko-cross stitch.
16 Jul
Build your own Waka hourua and learn a little about the traditional Maori navigation process!
17 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and learn about Tupuanuku and kumara cultivation in one of our fun and interactive holiday sessions.
17 Jul
Come to the Tauranga City Libraries and celebrate Matariki with our stars of the week, a story about kai and make a Taniko-cross stitch.
17 Jul
The Cat in the Hat performed a SOLD OUT tour of New Zealand in 2018 and has since 2019 been touring Australia. The production features a full scale set of the house and over 70 props that the cast use to bring to life every detail of the well-known book.
17 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
17 Jul
Come and enjoy a movie session with your mates during the school holidays. The Village Cinema is a boutique cinema that provides a unique experience and a chance to see your favourite movie.
18 Jul to 19 Jul
Create a pair of poi, learning the origin, whakapapa and waiata of poi.
18 Jul
Get your tickets to come along to Tauranga City Council's 2-hour interactive workshop to learn the art of worm farming.
18 Jul
Create dried floral art using natural resources from your own environment – As part of the 2020 Tauranga Moana Matariki calendar of events the Incubator Creative Hub is proud to be presenting a series of workshops celebrating Maori artists and their art.
21 Jul to 11 Aug
Have you ever wanted to use oil paints but have found it a bit daunting? Join his course and be shown the fundamentals of this great medium and get on with your oil painting practice with a new self confidence.
21 Jul
Event celebrating a Maori filmmaker and his 3 artist documentaries in the Historic Village cinema. Watch three of local film maker Mita Tereremoana Tahata’s acclaimed short films followed by a hosted Q & A discussion panel with two Maori/Pacific artists.
23 Jul to 13 Aug
Have you ever wanted to use oil paints but have found it a bit daunting? Join his course and be shown the fundamentals of this great medium and get on with your oil painting practice with a new self confidence.
25 Jul to 26 Jul
NZ's largest pop culture celebration returns to Tauranga for another huge event!
26 Jul
Looking for an amazing fundraising experience? Want to see Tauranga at 12,000ft? Register now for Jump! for Red Cross - Tauranga.
28 Jul
Lucies turns women's spending power into social power. Find out how.
29 Jul
Join Tauranga Musica for an evening of beautiful music when they present Bridget Douglas and John Van Buskirk in Concert.
01 Aug
A huge range of gourmet street food and food truck vendors, as well as a curated selection of stallholders for you to peruse... you won't be short of things to do.
14 Aug to 29 Aug
The Blues Brothers musical world premiere will debut in August right here in Tauranga!
15 Aug
A fun, informative look at traditional oil painting techniques and methods for everyone, from the absolute beginner to exhibiting artists.
15 Aug
In our free winter classical concert, Bay of Plenty Symphonia is on track to triumph over all the difficulties of Covid-19.
15 Aug
Devilskin are excited to announce a New Zealand wide tour to support their chart-topping new album RED!
26 Aug to 28 Aug
The Stormwater Conference Committee welcomes you to the annual Stormwater Conference, being held from 26 – 28 August in sunny Tauranga.
29 Aug
Come explore Mount Maunganui for a running festival incorporating 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km options.
29 Aug
Just a week into the much anticipated 2020 Blindspott tour it was stopped short as NZ went into lockdown. Now they’re back with a vengeance and frothing to get out there for their loyal fans, who’ve been nothing short of amazing!
04 Sep
The New Zealand String Quartet is celebrating Beethoven's 250th birthday! Beethoven: Virtuoso follows Beethoven's evolution from the bold virtuosity of his earlier works through to the incredible storytelling of the late quartets.
05 Sep
A huge range of gourmet street food and food truck vendors, as well as a curated selection of stallholders for you to peruse... you won't be short of things to do.
05 Sep to 06 Sep
The unique flavour of the Seriously Good Food Show is back!
02 Oct
So no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons one of TV’s all-time greatest shows in the hit New York and Las Vegas show Friends! The Musical Parody.
10 Oct
The Tauranga Multicultural Festival is a celebration that promotes social cohesion through a celebration of cultures.
16 Oct to 18 Oct
Over 250 exhibitors showcasing everything you need to build your dream in the Bay of Plenty.
19 Oct to 20 Oct
Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical giant-scale glow-in-the-dark puppet show! Join Kina on a journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa.
22 Oct
The NZSO celebrates Beethoven’s anniversary year with a programme placing his achievements in the context of contemporaries Haydn and Mozart - the main pillars of the First Viennese School. They are the par excellence of quintessential Classical style.
04 Nov
Heath Franklin's Chopper returns to Baycourt with his brand new show The Silencer! Panic, terror, stupidity, crisis; Everyone is crazy, everyone has an opinion, everyone is wrong. Get ready for Chopper because he’s done suffering fools!
06 Nov to 07 Nov
Following their sell-out 2019 performances of Swan Lake, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns to Baycourt to perform a double bill, Tchaikovsky's much-loved 'The Nutcracker' & 'Don Quixote'.
08 Nov
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Tinman Triathlon returns for another year. In 2020 the event will host the north island standard distance & para-tri championships.
14 Nov
THE BOSS is a three-hour full production that brings alive the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. 'The Boss' is tuned to perfection and features the entire 'Born In The USA' album PLUS other Springsteen hits.
21 Nov
By popular demand, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute returns to Baycourt! This full-scale concert production featuring energetic musical performances, live band, replica costumes and more gives fans a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience!
27 Dec
If you are looking for the Triathlon race that has it all, then the EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon at Mount Maunganui is the race. This Iconic race has been on the Calendar since 1985, making it one of NZ’s oldest races.
21 Feb
The Generation Homes Women’s Triathlon is an entry level Women’s only event that encourages participation of Women from 11 years of age & at any level of fitness and ability.
14 Mar
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Marra Sprint Triathlon returns for the 34th year. This is an event for the entire family.
25 Mar
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.
08 Apr
The Stetson Group brings you YESTERDAY ONCE MORE a unique new musical revue from Las Vegas that celebrates the music of THE CARPENTERS, ABBA, The MAMAS AND PAPAS and 5th DIMENSION. Two hours of non-stop hits.
19 Apr
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.
30 Apr to 01 May
Australia’s best classical cross-over group, The Ten Tenors, returns to Tauranga in 2021! This talented tensome will charm their way into your heart, performing an irresistible selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads & arias of all time.