As a result of a number of events postponing due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, we recommend you check the event / workshop organisers website or contact the organisers direct to find out if they are still going ahead. If you are involved in an event that is currently being promoted on the CBOP website please email us at connect@creativebop.org.nz and keep us up-to-date on any cancelations or date changes.
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‘My Minds EyeR...
In a world of digital trickery and special effects it takes a true artist to conjure an illusion with a
Multicultural Quiz
Drop by your local library and have a go at our multicultural
The Hardcase Hotel
Classic murder mystery served with a delicious twist of
Hawkes Bay Artist Fundr...
Two hundred artworks donated by 87 artists, resulting in a spectacular exhibition in The People's Gallery -
Flavours Of Plenty Fest...
Celebrating the BOP’s world-class food scene, showcasing our horticultural heroes and weaving a powerful
Be The Beekeeper
Kitchen Takeover and Bee First Apiaries have joined forces to offer a one-of-a-kind honey experience. Spend
Flights and Bites
Experience the beautiful locale of The Cider Factorie while enjoying a tasting flight of 4 award-winning
Tauranga Armageddon Exp...
The Tauranga Armageddon Expo is coming back to Trustpower Baypark Arena for two days of in-person celebrity
Mount Mainstreet Urban ...
Explore this boutique locals farmers’ market selling freshly-baked bread, vegan pastries, kombucha, honey,
Meet The Maker – Grower...
Come along and meet the people who grow beautiful fresh produce and create artisan food products in and
Sausage Celebration
This hands-on sausage making workshop is open to 12 lucky people and will feature classic flavours plus some
Sunday Creative Worksho...
In our second Sunday workshop of 2023, local artist Paul Darragh will lead the session, sharing with
Vintage glassware ̵...
Join this workshop to create an elegant signature blended soy candle workshop, with your choice of
The Good Fusion – An Af...
Whakatāne’s design studio and ethical lifestyle store, The Good Tonic, presents a fusion of food, fashion
Dinner in the Park
This weekly artisan food market is held at Matua Park every Sunday evening until 26th March 2023. Serving
Three-Course Dinner at ...
Take in the panoramic views of the stunning Tauranga waterfront while enjoying a unique, three-course menu
Battle of the Snack
Three of the Bay’s top chefs will mentor six of the region’s most promising future chefs to win the
A Window to the World o...
Join Shepherd Teepa (Nō Tūhoe me Tauranga Moana) and check out some mahi tā moko first
Get Started with Microg...
Come and learn how to grow your own
Tauranga Tasting Tours ...
Broaden your culinary knowledge and stock up on unique pantry ingredients during this tour. Discover Pepper &
Brunch By The Beach
Connect with designers, hear from Reuben Woods on award-winning branding, learn from a panel of freelancers,
Solomons Gold Chocolate...
Learn how this award-winning chocolate factory came to establish itself in Mount Maunganui and discover their
Our Future Creative Gifts
Solera will celebrate our region’s future creative talents by inviting Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga students to
Blabla’s Secret Society...
Join Blabla’s Secret Society at Special Mention for a night of tasting, learning and discussions with
Heli Beach & Burg ...
Lift off from Waihī Beach airfield for a 15 minute scenic Adventure Helicopter tour of Waihī Beach, Orokawa
Tauranga Tasting Tours ...
Visit Te Puke Truffles (as seen on Country Calendar) and discover the background and growing techniques of
CNZ – The Future ...
Calling Creatives, and Arts advocates, organisations from the Bay of Plenty. The Incubator Creative Hub will
Downtown Tauranga Progr...
Delight in a night of surprises as we discover some of the CBD’s best
The Prophet
The Prophet is a 2004 play by Māori playwright Hone Kouka, and is the third play in his Waiora trilogy of
Dinner in the Domain
Join the Dinner in the Domain team at the Papamoa Pony Club on Thursday nights from 5pm for an evening by the
Food for Thought – An E...
Hosted by Kitchen Takeover’s Stacey Jones, hear from special guests who all immigrated to Aotearoa and have
Acrylic Colour & B...
If you love to be creative but don't know where to start this course is for
Tastes of Plenty Tour
Explore varied and wonderful local produce accompanied by an expert food guide. A selection of light tasting
Creative Story Time for...
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga invites children, parents, and caregivers to a morning of art, story time
Mediterranean Escape
Meet the producers at Mystery Valley olive orchard and Te Puke Truffles – hear their stories, taste their
Long Lunch with Pepper ...
A Friday afternoon beachside long lunch, hosted by Cherie Metcalfe of Pepper and Me.
Stories Through Food
A banquet-style evening of food and storytelling with a traditional Māori theme. Highlighting the amazing
TAURANGA LET’s GE...
Grab some friends and deep dive into Resin, Gold leaf and
The Little Big Markets ...
Join us for The Little Big Markets 2022/23 Summer
Jazz Festival Tauranga
Musicians serving up soulful sounds and entertaining crowds as well as food, market stalls and kids
Destination Degustation
Explore a culinary trail of the Mount’s most popular foodie
Unforgettable – T...
A modern window into the life, times and music of the musical legend Nat King
Comedy Improv with The ...
Come along and enjoy some classic Improv comedy from the Honest Liars
Mad Professor
The Mad Professor is going to have you dancing to some deep cuts while he controls the desk to create Dub
Tauranga Tasting Tours ...
Visit the Wine Portfolio, home to the prestigious, medal-winning wines of Leveret (formerly Morton) Estate &
BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS/FLOWER...
Come and join Emma for an uplifting, colourful and creative
Sugo Flavours of Plenty...
After a sellout event in 2022, Sugo returns with a special Flavours of Plenty Festival
The Big Smoke BBQ Co. B...
Discover the secret to a perfect
Te Tauranga Toi Hui
Te Tauranga Toi is a not-for-profit, online Marketplace (a gallery) which has been designed to bring our
Wright Family Foundatio...
Everyone is in for a special treat as they listen to these talented Combos and Big Bands strut their stuff
The Jac is Back!
Contemporary original jazz from the best in the
‘Box of BirdsR...
Learn elements of vocal technique & experience the joy of singing in harmony with this special 6 week
Rodger Plays Rodger
The Rodger Fox Big Band 50th
Jazz Cafe and VIP Bar
After a day at the festival, relax to a fantastic jam session at the Jazz Café & VIP Bar, in the comfort of
Tect Jazz Village
An absolute crowd pleaser, the TECT Jazz Village, set in the unique Historic Village on 17th Ave delivers
The New Caledonia
A fresh palette with the spirit of never-ending
The Little Big Markets ...
Join us for The Little Big Markets 2022/23 Summer
Downtown Carnival
City comes alive with
Michal Martyniuk Trio w...
One of New Zealand’s most talented contemporary jazz artists, Michal Martyniuk, brings his magic presenting
Jazz Sunset Cruise
Join us for a scenic jazz cruise on the historic
60th Anniversary Gala
From the jazz pioneer days of 1960s, we honour legacy artists through to more recent
We here – An Exhi...
Hosted at The Light Lab, in the Historic Village, a project managed by Nicholas Charles
Tauranga Big Band Showcase
The Tauranga Big Band is always a festival family favourite – a vibrant, large ensemble of the Bay of
Blue Train Reunion
Reunion – revisiting the
Sassy & The Blue R...
Blues drenched jazz, expect atmosphere and real
Black Comet
Soul and grooves meets Galactic
Jazz at the Mount
Soak up the sounds at Mount
Bee Amazing Day! Make a...
Come and join the Creative Campus & The Village Cinema for Bee Amazing
Ulemj Glamuzina Exhibit...
We welcome Ulemj back to the Incubator Gallery for another outstanding exhibition of her art that she has
Chris Everest at The Ja...
Christopher Everest presents an evening of solo classical
Jekyll & Hyde: The...
The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll &
Dali Susanto – Ex...
Welcoming Dali Susanto; an amazing artist who hails from the Hawkes Bay to The Peoples Gallery here in
The Little Big Markets ...
Join us for The Little Big Markets 2022/23 Summer
John Michaelz & th...
The songs are perfect for the summer, as sunshine comes pouring out of every note, fresh and inviting,
The Magical Art of Kint...
Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with Artist Ema Frost in this new
Tom Rodwell at The Jam ...
Roots guitar music is rarely as evocative as on Tom Rodwell’s album Wood &
Detective Pikachu film ...
Join in on the fun of The Incubator school holiday programme and come along to the screening of Detective
50 Golden Years of Musi...
Pioneers of the New Zealand entertainment industry, Stewart and Tricia Macpherson, will celebrate 50 golden
The Indian Elephant- Mi...
Come and join in the fun in The Indian Elephant Workshop, a mixed media art workshop for 9-14 year olds with
The NZ Stage and Screen...
Join us for a one day workshops training in all things stunts with one of the best training programmes in
Zephyr Love + Jennifer ...
Retro rock band Zephyr Love has teamed up with Jennifer K. Austin for a double release tour across New
We Will Ride Fast Album...
Official release show for psychedelic post punk trailblazer, We Will Ride Fast's new album 'Army Of Invisible
Shakespeare in the Vill...
Join for this two-day event on the 22nd & 23rd April to celebrate Shakespeare's life, work and
Nathan Foley The Hurric...
You remember him from his time in Hi-5 and now award winning singer / songwriter Nathan Foley has released
The Ten Tenors
The TEN Tenors are celebrating the act's 20th anniversary touring New Zealand with the shows centered around
Figure It Out With Art ...
Learning to love math and science through
Matias Ceballos at The ...
In this concert Matias will take you on a musical journey through Latin America, from the pacific sea or the
PANTERA Tribute band (B...
Get your metal on NZ… Waxstar Touring are bringing killer PANTERA Tribute band (By Demons Be Driven) across
Baking Club – Blo...
Bake With Me Baking Club is the first of it's kind here in Tauranga (and maybe even New Zealand! and is
Matt Joe Gow & Ker...
With multiple awards to their names and thousands of miles between them, these two celebrated artists are
Ring & Stone Setti...
This beginner level ring making workshop with Alexandra Mostyn will allow you to make a sterling silver
Fuse Drumming Showcase
Following an epic showcase earlier on in the year Ministry of Rhythm presents a second showcase for Fuse
PINNED – Art Broo...
Pinned - A group exhibition of creative artworks that we can wear! Weird, wacky, fashionable, serene,
Ed Byrne – If I&#...
Ed Byrne’s hugely anticipated return to play the Australian comedy Festivals is
Chris Parker – Lo...
The multi-award-winning comedian and self-proclaimed people's princess of New Zealand, CHRIS PARKER, is back
Band & Deliver at ...
If you want to remember what it was like when you fell in love with a band for the first time, this is where
The Armed Man, by Karl ...
The Armed Man reflects on the passing of ‘the most war-torn and destructive century in human history’
Crystlator at The Jam F...
Crystalator is an Auckland based rock outfit influenced by a heavy dose of 90’s rock, modern metal and
Double Tribute – ...
Two epic new cover bands take to the Jam Factory to show-case their talents. Two great bands performing epic