17 Apr to 25 Sep
Gourmet street food, curated craft stalls, live music and lots of activities to entertain the little ones.
02 May to 05 Sep
BYO bean bags, cushions, blankets or deck chairs to enjoy a FREE outdoor cinema. The First Sunday of the month, May through to September.
21 May to 30 Jul
When the sun goes down on a Friday evening, Baywave comes to life!
19 Jun to 20 Nov
Tauranga's fantastic monthly wellbeing market, wonderful stalls, Holistic practitioners, natural health products, massage, crystals, candles, herbs, smudge sticks, Aura-Soma & more....
01 Jul to 26 Aug
Stay active over winter and meet new people at Thursday Mixed 6 Aside Netball!
06 Jul to 28 Sep
For keen knitters and amateurs who enjoy a good knatter. Newcomers are welcome!
07 Jul to 30 Jul
Designs by Janet Collenette - Art Exhibition
07 Jul to 29 Sep
For keen knitters and amateurs who enjoy a good knatter. Newcomers are welcome!
07 Jul to 29 Sep
For keen knitters and amateurs who enjoy a good knatter. Newcomers are welcome!
11 Jul to 01 Aug
Come have a laugh with completely made up improvised comedy.
14 Jul to 04 Aug
Drawing Level II for those that have been lucky enough to attend one of Nicks beginner’s classes in the past
20 Jul to 17 Aug
This course will be based on traditional painting techniques with some contemporary approaches
22 Jul to 16 Sep
Boost Team Morale with BayActive Corporate Games
30 Jul to 31 Jul
Which University is best? How do I get into the trades?
31 Jul
Made for Opus: Composer Encounters features a programme of superb NZ works commissioned or arranged especially for Opus. Each composer will introduce their work, then, following the performances, the audience is invited to stay on for a Q&A session.
31 Jul
Mahy Magic is an early afternoon delight created for children and families. Favourite works by the beloved Kiwi writer are set to music by award-winning composer Philip Norman, including ‘The Tin Can Band’, ‘The Lion in the Meadow’, and more.
01 Aug
Not to be Missed
01 Aug to 05 Sep
Hilarious Improvised Comedy where everything is made up on the spot based on your suggestions. Like "Whose Line is it Anyway." Special guest performer, award-winning improvisor and teacher, Jim Fishwick. This is a show not to miss. Jim has performed and t
02 Aug to 04 Oct
Stay active over winter and meet new people at Monday Fastnet Netball.
03 Aug to 04 Aug
Tauranga Intermediate presents the stage production story of the extinction of the Huia – Aotearoa’s lost taonga.
03 Aug to 17 Aug
Free movie screening of award winners or classics with a cuppa!
07 Aug
Presented by Global Connexions, the Pin’d Creative Showcase is a fashion competition open to garments designed by intermediate, secondary and tertiary textile students.
07 Aug
Make a pottery jug
07 Aug
Come along to this family activity and make a Family Tree at Tauranga city library during Family History month
07 Aug to 08 Aug
A Cheerleading and Dance Championships held every year in the beautiful Mount Maunganui.
07 Aug
Meet up for a casual lunch and chat with other children's writers, illustrators and bibliophiles.
07 Aug
The 2021 Tauranga Mountain Film Festival is an evening showcasing some of the best mountain films from New Zealand and around the world.
08 Aug to 09 Aug
Bay of Plenty schools bring their best dance to the big stage in a great night of family entertainment- who will take out the title and represent your region at the National Finals at The Fly Palmy Arena!?
11 Aug to 13 Aug
TAKITIMU is the first ever full-scale production by Te Wharekura o Mauao at Baycourt. A bilingual theatre extravaganza featuring singing, dance, haka, storytelling and text (monologue and poetry)
11 Aug
Learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry Library Edition, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand.
11 Aug
This gritty little film shows a behind-the-scenes look at one of the gnarliest bike adventures New Zealand has to offer.
12 Aug
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
14 Aug
Kava Bowl Media proudly present The Shades Quartet on their return tour of New Zealand. Not since 2018 has NZ seen this fantastic vocal quartet.
14 Aug
Join us for a morning of family history discovery with our two guest speakers: Elinor Rawlings and Morag Hughson
14 Aug
Come and See the Best Camellias Grown in New Zealand
14 Aug
You're invited to join a conversation on the well-being and the health of women in today's ever-changing world.
19 Aug
The New Zealand String Quartet returns to perform in Tauranga this August. Immerse yourself in astounding beauty, inspire the senses, and fire your curiosity through four centuries of enlightening string quartet music.
20 Aug
Formidable indie-pop sensation and rising global superstar BENEE announced a nationwide regional tour for August
21 Aug
BOP Symphonia presents the finals of Rising Stars Concerto Competition. Conducted by Justus Rozemond and starring Grace Tak (cello), Hannah Seo (recorder), Hayden Butt (clarinet), Pilgyu Chang (piano) and Yusuke Takahashi (double bass).
21 Aug
Learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry Library Edition, including records that are available in the UK and New ZealandL
21 Aug
Come explore Mount Maunganui for a running festival incorporating 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km options.
23 Aug to 27 Aug
The Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival 2021 brings together 35 choirs over five nights from local priomary/intermediate schools embracing this year's theme "Songs From Aotearoa".
26 Aug
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
28 Aug
Come and make a sea Creature
28 Aug
Tauranga City Library is hosting a special Drop-In Genealogy Help Session for Family History Month
01 Sep to 03 Nov
Join us for free seminars on wills, enduring powers of attorney, property, relationship property and family trusts.
04 Sep to 10 Sep
Anchor AIMS Games is an inter-school sporting competition for young sportspeople across New Zealand and the wider South Pacific.
05 Sep
The Argyle Trio – formerly known as Wilma and Friends – consists of Wilma Smith (violin), Matthias Balzat (cello) and newly added guest Michael Houstoun CNZM (piano).
08 Sep to 03 Nov
Join us for free seminars at Papamoa Library on wills, enduring powers of attorney, property and family trusts.
09 Sep
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
10 Sep to 25 Sep
THE MUSICAL PHENOMENON RETURNS IN 2021! 26 years after first bringing Les Misérables to Baycourt, Tauranga Musical Theatre is thrilled to present a brand new, reimagined production of Les Misérables.
16 Sep to 14 Oct
Stay active over winter and meet new people at Thursday Mixed 6 Aside Netball - Short League
18 Sep to 19 Sep
Grab your girlfriends, mum or daughters for the ultimate girls’ day out! Join us at one of Tauranga’s largest indoor events
23 Sep
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
23 Sep to 26 Sep
Four round Professional Golf Tournament
23 Sep
With no need for introductions, Stan Walker embarks on his nationwide ‘ALL IN’ tour performing 9 spectacular shows across Aotearoa, singing all of his hit songs and some brand new music!
24 Sep to 02 Oct
New Zealand Bridge Congress - New Zealand's Premier Bridge Event
26 Sep
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.
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28 Sep
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.
30 Sep to 01 Oct
WONDERLAND GLOW SHOW, a ‘kiwified’ interpretation of the classic ‘Alice in Wonderland’ tale for tamariki, educators and whanau! Let your imagination soar as you are transported by the magic of giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppetry.
02 Oct
A showcase of some of NZ's most talented songwriters. Avalanche City, Holly Arrowsmith, Luke Thompson, Hans Kraenzlin, and
Joseph & Maia come together for the first Folk Sessions at Baycourt for an unforgettable night of music.
03 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.
06 Oct
Check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles.
07 Oct to 10 Oct
It's Back - The Bay's biggest Art Expo all under one roof!
09 Oct
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.
11 Oct to 12 Oct
Best-selling book Tu Meke Tūī! is brought to life on stage for the very first time.
14 Oct
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
14 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.
21 Oct to 31 Oct
Established in 1999, the Tauranga Arts Festival delivers a world-class programme featuring leading artists and performers at their peak.
22 Oct
Dub & Bass heavy weights Salmonella Dub hit the road this spring to celebrate the release of their new album Return To Our Kowhai.
23 Oct
An unmissable, masterful live performance of Troy Kingi’s album 'Black Sea Golden Ladder'. Together Troy Kingi and Delaney Davidson will deliver an intimate and deeply personal evening of soul, heart and storytelling.
28 Oct
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
29 Oct
The Haka Party Incident resurrects the eventful day when a group of University of Auckland engineering students rehearsing their annual tradition of a mock haka are confronted by the activist group, He Taua.
29 Oct to 31 Oct
Create your happy place at the Bay of Plenty Home Show with over 200 inspirational exhibitors, live cooking and fun for the whole family.
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02 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.
06 Nov
Glitter, sparkle, music, love, light, rejoice - light your bright and prosperous future with the lights on the Diwali day!
10 Nov
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.
11 Nov
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's.
12 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!
12 Nov
Celebrating & recognising the brilliance of local business
14 Nov
The Tinman Triathlon is proudly bought to you by GENX Homes & Marra Construction. The race has a distance for everyone.
20 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.
23 Nov
Direct from Australia, Showtime invites you to dance your way into a time warp of 70’s disco dance floor thrillers and timeless heartfelt rock ballads with The Bee Gees Night Fever!
25 Nov
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's
12 Dec
Check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles.
17 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.
27 Dec
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui & the surf beach of the mount, the iconic Eves surf breaker triathlon returns for the 37th year.
20 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.
04 Mar to 18 Mar
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 is coming to Aotearoa for 31 incredible matches across 31 action-packed days and you can be there for all the world-class action.
11 Mar
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 March 2022.
13 Mar
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the marra sprint triathlon returns for the 35th year
19 Mar to 20 Mar
New Zealand’s Largest Green Living & Sustainable Lifestyle Show!
24 Sep to 25 Sep
Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child.