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What's on

What's on

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 AIMS Games, music and arts festivals like the Tauranga Arts Festival and Bay of Plenty Garden & Arts Festival, concerts, cultural and community events, such as Winter Nights Winter Lights, and many more all year-round.

Top picks

Ask our friendly staff at reception for their favourite event happening while you’re here or check out our top tips for your holiday.

Gingerbread house in Red Square

Gingerbread house in Red Square

01 Dec to 31 Dec

Christmas in the city centre - Come and see the Gingerbread house

Santa's Wonderland

Santa

01 Dec to 24 Dec

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Tauranga's Christmas in the Park

Tauranga

09 Dec

Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is an annual community focused Christmas fundraising event.

Upcoming events

All year round Tauranga hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, sporting matches, live theatre and music, exhibitions, festivals and community events. Find out what’s happening when you’re here.

Build It! Club

Build It! Club

25 Jul to 12 Dec

Create, build and play with this fortnightly club for children aged 6-10

Kawhe-whawhe

Kawhe-whawhe

30 Aug to 13 Dec

He Puna Manawa (Tauranga Library) - Nau kake mai, nau haere mai ki te Kawhe-whawhe! Come along and practice your te reo Māori skills, no matter your level

Digital Drop-in

Digital Drop-in

22 Sep to 22 Dec

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Digital Drop-in

Digital Drop-in

26 Sep to 19 Dec

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Digital Drop-in

Digital Drop-in

27 Sep to 20 Dec

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Digital Drop-in

Digital Drop-in

27 Sep to 20 Dec

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Digital Drop-in

Digital Drop-in

28 Sep to 21 Dec

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

The Day Out Markets

The Day Out Markets

01 Oct to 26 May

A must-do event this summer with epic local markets, live music, food, free activities and more!

Ki te Whaiao

Ki te Whaiao

11 Oct to 06 Dec

Nau mai ki tēnei hōtaka reo Māori hei whakangahau i ngā nohinohi. Reo Māori storytime for under 5's.

Megan Dunn: The Mermaid Chronicles 2.0

Megan Dunn: The Mermaid Chronicles 2.0

14 Oct to 04 Feb

‘Always be yourself, unless you can be a mermaid. Then be a mermaid instead.’

Wunderboxes: Raumati - Summer by Emma Prill

Wunderboxes: Raumati - Summer by Emma Prill

14 Oct to 11 Feb

Join the hunt and let the Wunderboxes ignite your imagination like never before!

Kiwi Skate - Learn to skate programme

 Kiwi Skate - Learn to skate programme

22 Oct to 17 Dec

Learn-to-skate programme for beginners of all ages - Coached by Tauranga Roller Skating Club's senior skaters and accredited coaches.

Midnight Sun, 2022

Midnight Sun, 2022

06 Nov 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.

CV typing help - All library locations

CV typing help - All library locations

30 Nov to 13 Dec

Do you need a hand to type out your CV? We’re here to help.

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

30 Nov to 14 Dec

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

Gingerbread house in Red Square

Gingerbread house in Red Square

01 Dec to 31 Dec

Christmas in the city centre - Come and see the Gingerbread house

Santa's Wonderland

Santa

01 Dec to 24 Dec

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Pēpi Play | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Pēpi Play | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

01 Dec to 08 Dec

Rhymes, songs and movement for under 1s.

115 Exhibition 2023

115 Exhibition 2023

02 Dec to 16 Dec

Here's your Christmas shopping sorted. We can't think of a better gift than art! You know it too!

Petal and Plume - An Exhibition by Debbie Tipuna

Petal and Plume - An Exhibition by Debbie Tipuna

02 Dec to 20 Dec

Debbie Tipuna is a well-established trade published children’s author and illustrator, currently works as a children’s Librarian and is a cool Nana.

Santa's grotto

Santa

02 Dec to 23 Dec

Santa's grotto in Tauranga city centre!

Veto Summer Pop-Up Shop

Veto Summer Pop-Up Shop

02 Dec to 30 Dec

Shop consciously with veto's zero waste pop-up shop! Filled with the full range of veto cleaning products as well as a variety of other locally-made, sustainable homweares & gifts showcasing what amazing eco-friendly brands Tauranga has to offer.

Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour - Sold Out

Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour - Sold Out

05 Dec to 06 Dec

After his sold out International ‘Cheers to that!’ tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand new show ‘Happy Hour’.

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

05 Dec to 09 Apr

Join us for some friendly knitting and a good natter

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

05 Dec to 12 Dec

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

05 Dec to 19 Dec

Join us for some friendly knitting and a good natter

NZ Festival of Squash

NZ Festival of Squash

05 Dec to 17 Dec

Join us for this exciting return of the New Zealand Festival of Squash to Tauranga!

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

06 Dec

Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix

What's in your library?

What

06 Dec

Come along to hear about the amazing things we have in the library.

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

06 Dec to 13 Dec

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

06 Dec to 13 Dec

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

EmployNZ CV and career advice drop-in

EmployNZ CV and career advice drop-in

06 Dec

Come along to our drop-in sessions every Wednesday, for professional help with job searching, CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and more.

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

06 Dec to 10 Apr

Join us for some friendly knitting and a good natter

Cloth nappies and sustainable parenting workshop!

Cloth nappies and sustainable parenting workshop!

06 Dec

A baby goes through around 5,500 nappy changes in their first 2 and a half years making using single use options very costly.

Low Waste Fun Christmas Workshop

Low Waste Fun Christmas Workshop

06 Dec

Come join us for a couple hours of fun sharing some low waste Christmas ideas, make your own decoration and learn the Japanese art of Furoshiki

Tiffany Matthews: Love Your Guts!

Tiffany Matthews: Love Your Guts!

06 Dec

Join us to learn about Gut health which impacts our entire system and wellbeing. Tiffany will share practical tools and tips to try with your family along with how to make your own fermented food demonstration

Merv Pinny Band

Merv Pinny Band

07 Dec

Award winning Kiwi singer song writer Merv Pinny and his band has a fun show lined up for you, from funky Rock and Blues that make you want to dance to easy listening ballads with pop country feel and one of the most versatile acts in 23

What's in your library?

What

07 Dec

Come along to hear about the amazing things we have in the library.

Pāpāmoa Book Group

Pāpāmoa Book Group

07 Dec

Book Club for Book Addicts.

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

07 Dec

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

Down the Yellow Brick Road

Down the Yellow Brick Road

08 Dec to 09 Dec

Join the students from Gillian Moore School of Dance on their journey Down the Yellow Brick Road. Accompany Dorothy as she meets many colourful characters on her adventure to the wonderful land of Oz.

Emma Memma - Twirly Tour

Emma Memma - Twirly Tour

08 Dec

After taking the Twirly Tour across Australia throughout 2023, Emma Memma is delighted to finally be boarding her Green Plane to New Zealand in December with her friends Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly and Waffles The Wombat!

Christmas Party

Christmas Party

08 Dec

Seaside Sippers and Tauranga Events are proud to bring you a Christmas Wine Tasting night!

Inclusivity Matters

Inclusivity Matters

08 Dec

Join us for a special evening to hear from three fabulous women talk about what inclusivity means to them.

Night owl cinema - Monsters Inc.

Night owl cinema - Monsters Inc.

08 Dec

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

Hanwho and Dan Marks

Hanwho and Dan Marks

08 Dec

Hanwho is a solo live electronic act with soulful harmonies, dubby reggae bass and dreamy soundscapes. Enjoy raw acoustic Roots and Blues with a side of Skank.

Tauranga's Christmas in the Park

Tauranga

09 Dec

Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is an annual community focused Christmas fundraising event.

Pocket Sized Play - Give it a Go Circus

Pocket Sized Play - Give it a Go Circus

09 Dec

Bring down the family and enjoy this week's Pocket Sized Play activity - Give it a Go Circus

Christmas at The Incubator - The Nightmare Before Christmas film

Christmas at The Incubator - The Nightmare Before Christmas film

09 Dec

Get your Christmas Cheer on with this iconic Tim Burton Christmas classic screening at The Village Community Cinema!

Bay of Twenty

Bay of Twenty

09 Dec

Get ready to dive into the action as we speed into Season 22 at the ultimate home of Speedway in Mount Maunganui!

Christmas Carols in the Park

Christmas Carols in the Park

09 Dec

The first ever Omokoroa Christmas Carols in the Park

The Bubble Show

The Bubble Show

10 Dec

Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles and more!

Little Big Markets

Little Big Markets

10 Dec

The Little Big Markets come to Tauranga Waterfront!

Pāpāmoa Family History Group Christmas Special Event

Pāpāmoa Family History Group Christmas Special Event

11 Dec

Need help with your genealogy research?

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

12 Dec

Need help with your genealogy research? We can help

Cinemates Film Club | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Cinemates Film Club | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

12 Dec

Come and enjoy a movie and cuppa with your friends at the library

EmployNZ CV and career advice drop-in

EmployNZ CV and career advice drop-in

13 Dec

Come along to our drop-in sessions every Wednesday, for professional help with job searching, CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and more.

Christmas Harp Music | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Christmas Harp Music | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

14 Dec

Come join Margaret Harper as she plays a selection of serene and joyous seasonal music.

Christmas at The Village - Night Market

Christmas at The Village - Night Market

14 Dec

Join the fun and festivities at this Christmas night market with all the bells and whistles!

Morning Yoga on the Waterfront

Morning Yoga on the Waterfront

15 Dec

Free morning yoga on the waterfront with House of Yoga

Kia Kaha te Pānui - Summer Reading Challenge

Kia Kaha te Pānui - Summer Reading Challenge

15 Dec to 29 Jan

Read books, visit your library, win prizes | Reading Challenges for ages 0-18

Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

16 Dec to 24 Dec

Make special memories this Christmas while leaving the baking mess at home. Options for all ages and gluten-free gingerbread houses available.

Labyrinth - The Ballet

Labyrinth - The Ballet

16 Dec

Turning Pointe Tauranga presents Labyrinth – The Ballet. A re-telling through dance of that famous movie we all loved.

School Holiday Programme – Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

School Holiday Programme – Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

16 Dec to 25 Jan

Join us for loads of fun at your local library these holidays.

Auckland vs Tauranga

Auckland vs Tauranga

16 Dec

Prepare for an epic showdown as Auckland and Tauranga face off in the ultimate fishing competition, brought to you by Fishcoin and local fishing clubs – who will reel in the bragging rights?

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

16 Dec

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Tauranga Moana Bomb Comp

Tauranga Moana Bomb Comp

16 Dec

The Tauranga Moana Bomb Comp is back for another year, do your biggest bomb off the wharf to win awesome prizes!

Pocket Sized Play - Christmas Photobooth Fun

Pocket Sized Play - Christmas Photobooth Fun

16 Dec

Join us and team from The Photobooth Lady for a fun and free Christmas dress up photobooth in Red Square.

A Night Before Christmas

A Night Before Christmas

16 Dec

Tauranga's biggest community Christmas concert is back! Held right here in Bethlehem - the home of Christmas!

Static

Static

16 Dec

Static is a five-piece Alternative-Metal band from Hamilton. Their music consists of melodic verses and striking metal chorus, allowing the vocals to portray the sorrow and anger in the lyrics.

Mount Mainstreet Urban Christmas Market

Mount Mainstreet Urban Christmas Market

17 Dec

Join our Christmas Market down the Mount Mainstreet, there will be a visit from Santa, free Christmas wrapping and workshop, plus all your favourite stall holders.

EVES Open World Tennis Tour: Tauranga

EVES Open World Tennis Tour: Tauranga

17 Dec to 23 Dec

International tennis hits Pāpāmoa this summer! Top athletes from around the world are in town, competing for more than $70,000 in prize money and official world tour rankings points.

Greerton Book Group

Greerton Book Group

18 Dec

Book Club for Book Addicts.

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

19 Dec

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

19 Dec

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

19 Dec

Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

19 Dec

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Who Stole Christmas?

Who Stole Christmas?

20 Dec to 21 Dec

The Dance Institute Presents "Who Stole Christmas"?! Come along for a spectacular festive celebration as you encounter the many characters of whoville and their love of everything Christmas!

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

20 Dec

Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix

EmployNZ CV and career advice drop-in

EmployNZ CV and career advice drop-in

20 Dec

Come along to our drop-in sessions every Wednesday, for professional help with job searching, CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and more.

Game Night | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Game Night | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

20 Dec

Join us for a fun family game night at Greerton Library

Shapes of Summer

Shapes of Summer

20 Dec to 31 Jan

Head on down to Tauranga's waterfront and see the spectacular collection of light sculptures

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

21 Dec

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

21 Dec

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

21 Dec

Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

21 Dec

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

21 Dec

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

Night owl cinema Christmas movie - Elf

Night owl cinema Christmas movie - Elf

22 Dec

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

Pocket Sized Play - Christmas face painting

Pocket Sized Play - Christmas face painting

23 Dec

Bring the children down to Red Square for Christmas face painting

Lunchtime Live Music on Wharf

Lunchtime Live Music on Wharf

23 Dec to 20 Jan

Head down to Wharf Street for some good vibes

EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon

EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon

27 Dec

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui and the surf beach of the Mount, the iconic EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon returns for the 39th year.

Bay Superstars

Bay Superstars

28 Dec

Get ready to dive into the action as we speed into Season 22 at the ultimate home of Speedway in Mount Maunganui.

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

29 Dec

Free morning yoga on the waterfront with House of Yoga

A Summers Day Live

A Summers Day Live

30 Dec

Dire Straits Legacy Tour + Nazareth and Hello Sailor | Tauranga

Famous Last Words

Famous Last Words

31 Dec

Featuring an All-star international DNB line up plus loads of local artists, carnival rides, wild production, indoor and outdoor zones, silent disco plus loads more surprises.

New Year's Eve Community Celebrations

New Year

31 Dec

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends at one of Council’s free community celebrations. Enjoy live music, roving entertainment, food trucks, activities for the kids, fireworks and more!

Bay Dreams 2024

Bay Dreams 2024

03 Jan

Aotearoa’s hottest summer festival, Bay Dreams releases line-up for January 2024, announcing headliners QUAVO, NLE Choppa, Yelawolf, Destroy Lonely, LUUDE and many more

Bay51 Midget Spectacular

Bay51 Midget Spectacular

03 Jan

Get ready to dive into the action as we speed into Season 22 at the ultimate home of Speedway in Mount Maunganui.

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

04 Jan

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

BOP Local Surf Lifesaving Carnival

BOP Local Surf Lifesaving Carnival

05 Jan to 07 Jan

Surf Lifeguards and aspiring Junior Surf participants test their skills at the local Bay Of Plenty Summer Carnival

Night owl cinema - Shrek

Night owl cinema - Shrek

05 Jan

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

06 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Pocket Sized Play - Give it a Go Circus

Pocket Sized Play - Give it a Go Circus

06 Jan

Bring your children along to learn some circus skills in Red Square

Little Big Markets

Little Big Markets

07 Jan

The Little Big Markets come to Tauranga Waterfront!

Lunchtime Live music at Red Square

Lunchtime Live music at Red Square

08 Jan to 08 Feb

Head down to Red Square for some good vibes on your lunch break.

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

09 Jan

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Papamoa Library

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Papamoa Library

09 Jan

Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

09 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

09 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Knit and Knatter | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

09 Jan to 09 Apr

Join us for some friendly knitting and a good natter

Panoho Family Tour

Panoho Family Tour

10 Jan

Kiwi music with a healing touch

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

11 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Lego | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Lego | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

11 Jan

Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

11 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

11 Jan

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Northern Brave Open Day at Bay Oval

Northern Brave Open Day at Bay Oval

11 Jan

Meet the Northern Brave at our free open day!

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

12 Jan

Free morning yoga on the waterfront with House of Yoga

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

13 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Mishra

Mishra

13 Jan

UK global-folk duo Mishra weave a tight web of intricate, Indian-influenced original music.

Greerton Book Group

Greerton Book Group

15 Jan to 15 Apr

Book Club for Book Addicts.

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

16 Jan

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

16 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

16 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Keva | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Keva | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

16 Jan

Fun keva building challenges for the whole whānau

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

17 Jan

Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix

Keva | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Keva | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

18 Jan

Fun keva building challenges for the whole whanau

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

18 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

18 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Flying fish | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Flying fish | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

18 Jan

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

18 Jan

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

Night owl cinema - Elvin and the Chipmunks

Night owl cinema - Elvin and the Chipmunks

19 Jan

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport

Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport

20 Jan

A premium multisport festival in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Home to the iconic Tauranga Half ironman triathlon, AquaBike, Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon, and Pilot Bay Swim

Keva | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Keva | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

20 Jan

Fun keva building challenges for the whole whānau

Hot Spring Spas T20 Tauranga Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook

Hot Spring Spas T20 Tauranga Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook

20 Jan

The Hot Spring Spas T20 Tauranga Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook pits New Zealand’s biggest sporting stars of rugby and cricket against each other in a high-intensity, hugely fun T20 cricket match at Bay Oval in Tauranga.

Rory B-C

Rory B-C

21 Jan

Hailing from the leafy streets of Palmers Green in North London, if you fancy pop punk energy with a dash of Britpop with his signature whimsical lyrics, you are in for a treat.

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

23 Jan

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

23 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

23 Jan

Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

23 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

23 Jan

Learning to code for free has never been more fun!

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

23 Jan to 09 Apr

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

24 Jan to 10 Apr

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

24 Jan

Learning to code for free has never been more fun!

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

24 Jan to 10 Apr

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Rainbow Reads Book Club

24 Jan

Join us for the January Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading.

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Flying fish |Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

25 Jan

Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Digi Fun |Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

25 Jan

Come and explore our cool digi gadgets

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Lego |Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

25 Jan

Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Wacky Bookmarks |Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

25 Jan

Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

25 Jan

Learning to code for free has never been more fun!

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Digital drop-in | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

25 Jan to 11 Apr

Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week.

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

26 Jan

Free morning yoga on the waterfront with House of Yoga

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Fiero Coding: Intro Talk | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

26 Jan

Learning to code for free has never been more fun!

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

31 Jan

Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix

Pāpāmoa Book Group

Pāpāmoa Book Group

01 Feb to 04 Apr

Book Club for Book Addicts.

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

01 Feb

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

Night owl cinema - Sing

Night owl cinema - Sing

02 Feb

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

Ultimate Beach Run

Ultimate Beach Run

03 Feb

Join us at sunrise on low tide for our unique beach run/walk experience

Russell Howard - Live

Russell Howard - Live

07 Feb

Russell Howard, is “one of the world’s top comedians” (Sunday Times)

Respect - The Aretha Franklin Story

Respect - The Aretha Franklin Story

08 Feb

The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years!

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

09 Feb

Free morning yoga on the waterfront with House of Yoga

Little Big Markets

Little Big Markets

11 Feb

The Little Big Markets come to Tauranga Waterfront!

Pāpāmoa Family History Group | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Pāpāmoa Family History Group | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

12 Feb to 08 Apr

Need help with your genealogy research?

Te Whare Mauri Tau | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Te Whare Mauri Tau | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

13 Feb to 09 Apr

Te Whare Mauri Tau is a shared space, for creating, for sharing, for learning together through toi Māori and tikanga Māori

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

13 Feb

Need help with your genealogy research? We can help

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

13 Feb to 09 Apr

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

The Big Bike Film Night - Tauranga

The Big Bike Film Night - Tauranga

13 Feb to 30 May

Let the good times roll Tauranga - The Big Bike Film Night is heading to town

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

14 Feb

Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix

Ki te whaiao | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Ki te whaiao | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

14 Feb to 10 Apr

Nau mai ki tēnei hōtaka reo Māori hei whakangahau i ngā nohinohi. Reo Māori storytime for under 5's.

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

14 Feb to 10 Apr

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

Kawhe-whawhe | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Kawhe-whawhe | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

14 Feb to 10 Apr

Nau kake mai, nau haere mai ki te Kawhe-whawhe! Come along and practice your te reo Māori skills, no matter your level

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

15 Feb to 11 Apr

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

15 Feb to 11 Apr

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s.

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

15 Feb

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

Pēpi Play | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

Pēpi Play | Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library

16 Feb to 12 Apr

Rhymes, songs and movement for under 1s.

Night owl cinema - Toy Story 2

Night owl cinema - Toy Story 2

16 Feb

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

Calley Homes Womens Triathlon

Calley Homes Womens Triathlon

18 Feb

The Calley Homes Women’s Triathlon is an entry level Women’s only event that encourages participation of Women from 11 years of age and at any level of fitness and ability.

Friends of the Library General Meeting | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Friends of the Library General Meeting | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

22 Feb

Friends of the Tauranga City Libraries is an organisation for anyone who is interested in books, libraries, life and literacy.

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

Morning Yoga on The Waterfront

23 Feb

Free morning yoga on the waterfront

BOP Open Studios - Art Trail Weekend

BOP Open Studios - Art Trail Weekend

23 Feb to 25 Feb

Over three art-filled days, 80+ Bay of Plenty Artists welcome you into their art studios

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library

23 Feb to 26 Apr

Need help with your genealogy research? Let us assist you

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

Morning Pilates on The Waterfront

28 Feb

Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Rainbow Reads Book Club

28 Feb

Join us for the February Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading.

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

Lunchtime yoga on The Waterfront

29 Feb

Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga

Food Lovers Masterclass

Food Lovers Masterclass

29 Feb

Kiwi households throw out an average of over $1,500 worth of food every year. Come along and learn about why we waste food and how to stop it.

The Michael Jackson History Show

The Michael Jackson History Show

01 Mar

Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Night owl cinema - UP

Night owl cinema - UP

01 Mar

Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy

The Harmonic Resonators - Encore Tour

The Harmonic Resonators - Encore Tour

02 Mar

Aotearoa's finest family band returns to the stage in 2024! You’re in for an evening of lush harmonies, country geetar breaks, and delightful banter.

Holi Colour Splash 2024

Holi Colour Splash 2024

02 Mar

Immerse yourself in three hours of popular Holi and Kirtan DJ music, live Bharatanatyam, Bhangra and Bollywood performances!

Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus on Tour

Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus on Tour

03 Mar to 04 Mar

The Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Tutus on Tour. Featuring excerpts from Swan Lake, Prismatic, Clay and so much more!

Dinosaurs Unleashed

Dinosaurs Unleashed

03 Mar

Come along and get into dino discoveries with Dinosaur Darren and Rista the Raptor Handler

Art for Kids: Gala Auction

Art for Kids: Gala Auction

09 Mar

A Tauranga Art Gallery Fundraiser

Little Big Markets

Little Big Markets

10 Mar

The Little Big Markets come to Tauranga Waterfront!

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

12 Mar

Need help with your genealogy research? We can help

Kaylee Bell - Nights Like This

Kaylee Bell - Nights Like This

14 Mar

Fresh from her ‘Global Country Music Artist’ CMA  Award win in Nashville, Waimate born country pop artist Kaylee Bell is coming to Baycourt!

The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon

The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon

23 Mar

The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon is a community focused fun run/walk which traverses one of the Bay Of Plenty's most iconic natural attractions, Mauao (Mount Maunganui).

Marra Sprint Triathlon

Marra Sprint Triathlon

24 Mar

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Marra Sprint Triathlon returns for the 37th year.

Community Waste-Education

Community Waste-Education

26 Mar

The world is not going to stop producing, waste does not go away but stays in landfills designed to last 1,000 years! Come start or expand on your waste minimisation journey and learn easy and simple changes you can do that make a difference.

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Rainbow Reads Book Club

27 Mar

Join us for the March Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading.

Friends of the Library General Meeting | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Friends of the Library General Meeting | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

28 Mar

Friends of the Tauranga City Libraries is an organisation for anyone who is interested in books, libraries, life and literacy.

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

Genealogy at the library | Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library

09 Apr

Need help with your genealogy research? We can help

Ultimate Athlete Mount Maunganui

Ultimate Athlete Mount Maunganui

12 Apr to 13 Apr

Join us as we turn the Mount Main beach into a massive obstacle course!

Friends of the Library General Meeting | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

Friends of the Library General Meeting | Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library

25 Apr

Friends of the Tauranga City Libraries is an organisation for anyone who is interested in books, libraries, life and literacy.

Heath Franklin's Chopper - Not Here to F*ck Spiders

Heath Franklin

21 May

AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS NZ's MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off....and he's not here to f*ck spiders! That's right. Not even if they're dressed in a sexy spider nurse outfit. He just hasn't got the time. And neither do you.

The Beach Boys Experience

The Beach Boys Experience

29 May

Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys.

Guy Montgomery 2024

Guy Montgomery 2024

30 May

Over 50,000,000 Guy Fans Can’t Be Wrong. My name is Guy Montgomery and I'm still getting better. As seen on Thank God You're Here, Have You Been Paying Attention? and YouTube

Magic Men 2024

Magic Men 2024

19 Jul

Australia's most anticipated men are heating up our city with Magic Men - Feel The Magic, showcasing their most talented men in a heart-stopping live performance.

The World of Musicals in Concert

The World of Musicals in Concert

22 Jul

The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Tauranga in 2024 featuring an all new show. From the best of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Les Misérables’ to ‘Guys & Dolls’ and ‘South Pacific’ and many, many more classics!

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Creedence Clearwater Collective

26 Jul

Enjoy a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, celebrating one of the worlds most iconic bands.

Les Misérables

Les Misérables

11 Sep to 28 Sep

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of adversity, broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

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