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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Gabby O’Connor: T...
The Unseen is a multi-authored, temporary sculptural project led by artist Gabby O'Connor which brings art
Tawhai Rickard: The Mis...
This solo exhibition brings to the fore local artist Tawhai Rickard, supreme award winner 2018 Miles Art
BOP Screen Media Produc...
BOP Screen Media Production Office is a collaboration, helping to create more film work within the Bay of
Defending Plurality: Cu...
Defending Plurality (working title) is a new exhibition scheduled for mid-2021 which has been devised by
Your Favourite Piece of...
The members of the Katikati Art Group have illustrated some of their favourite pieces of music and would like
‘Allo ‘Allo...
“Listen very carefully, I shall say this only
Why does the Bay of Ple...
Shoot a video under a minute long answering the question above, and you could win
Julia Morison – O...
Julia Morison's new exhibition opens at Sumer Gallery on Wednesday 7th July and will be showing until
The Fuse Collective Exh...
The graduating students from Toi Ohomai, Bachelor Of Creative Industries, present themselves to the art
Neighbourhood Watch
Our next production, on stage from 9th July until 24th July 2021, is playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s 75th play
‘Outsiders At Hom...
A collection of paintings from the last few years by Fiorella Silva Pérez and Rolph
Life in Colour – ...
My art relates to my life in Aotearoa, Central Australia and Northern
Music Music Music
Music connects us all, entertains, lifts our spirits and calms the soul. Explore the history of New Zealand
Mānawatia Takatāpui/Def...
Mānawatia Takatāpui / Defending Plurality is an ambitious exhibition developed by artist and activist
Nashville Bonanza Show
It's time to dust off your cowboy boots and mosey on down to Mt Maunganui RSA for some good country music and
Songs For Simon
This event was Kokomo Party Time but has changed to Songs for
The Bop At The Hop
Their influences include Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Trivium, Devilskin and
Winter Warmers: Music t...
The Tauranga Civic Choir, directed by Jan Clarke and accompanied by Leon Gray, presents a concert loosely
Satellite Sessions 7
We're back for another jam-packed evening of original
Monday Matinee – ...
A retired jewel thief sets out to prove his
TJS Jazz Jam
Head over to the Social Club at Mt Maunganui for the monthly TJS Jazz Jam. Great food and refreshments and
Read, Sing, Move –...
An interactive story time for preschoolers, with stories, rhymes, songs and
Adult Colouring –...
Pop into the library to socialise and relax with colouring
Woody Dean – All ...
Woody is back!! Come down and enjoy Woody's
Women Are Strong –...
The Incubator Creative Hub is proud to present 'Women Are Strong', an exhibition by local Tauranga Artist
‘My Mother’s Hous...
'My Mother’s House... and Garden' is a Bethlehem Pottery Club ceramic exhibition being held in
Omokoroa Market
Your local market held in the Settlers Hall on Omokoroa Road: arts and crafts, produce, plants and car boot,
The Little Big Markets
With a huge range of gourmet street food and food truck vendors, as well as a curated selection of
Mahy Magic
Favourite poems and stories by beloved New Zealand writer, Margaret Mahy, are set to music by award-winning
Tauranga Takeover
We are back Baby! 7 amazing bands to mosh and wall of death
Family Roller Discos
Come along to our family roller disco!! All ages and abilities are
Made for Opus: Composer...
The second of an exciting pair of short interactive concerts, Opus Orchestra is joined by composers and
One Night in South Africa
31st of July, One Night in South Africa is going
The Ragtime Washboard K...
A fun evening of acoustic music, from ragtime, through jug bands to blues, played on washboards, guitars,
Nirvana, Pearl Jam ...
They’ve got the funk, the rock and the grunge and they’re headed back to Mount
Motel California –...
Playing all the best-loved Eagles hits, celebrating one of the great country-rock acts in
Katikati Haiku Contest ...
The Katikati Haiku Pathway celebrates its 21st birthday this
Ninja Knits Social Meet...
Monthly Sunday morning get together for knitters and
Trombone Quartet
A trombone quartet made up from some of New Zealand’s best trombonists. Between them, they have performed
Sunday Cinema
BYO bean bags, cushions, blankets or deck chairs to enjoy a FREE outdoor
Improv Comedy Jams R...
Hilarious Improvised Comedy where everything is made up on the spot based on your
The Last Feather
Tauranga Intermediate presents the stage production story of the extinction of the Huia – Aotearoa’s lost
Graeme James Seasons Tour
Returning to New Zealand after a two-year stint in Europe, award-winning alt-folk artist Graeme James is
Mark Huckstep
Mark Huckstep has been heavily involved in the NZ music industry since
TRIBUTE BUZZ – We...
Celebrating 20 years of the platinum selling debut Geographica by WETA, and in memory of our friend, lead
Battle in the Bay 2021
A Cheerleading and Dance Championships held every year in the beautiful Mount
Children’s Writer...
Meet up for a casual lunch and chat with other children's writers, illustrators and
Pin’d Creative Sh...
The Pin’d Creative Showcase is a fashion competition open to garments designed by intermediate, secondary
International Blues Mus...
Celebrate International Blues Music Day with a heaping helping of electric and acoustic
New Zealand Mountain Fi...
A selection of top films was selected to showcase the best of the best, featuring films from New Zealand and
Pink and Sparkly Gala E...
When four strangers turn up for their first lesson in a Women's Woodworking course, they soon discover their
The Big Bike Film Night...
Our Big Bike Film Night ‘Feature Series’ concentrates on satisfying those cycling enthusiasts that crave
Takitimu
Takitimu is the first-ever full-scale production by Te Wharekura o Mauao at
Bookworms – Ōmokoroa
A book club focused on Junior Fiction books. Perfect for readers aged
Return Of The Funk 2
A night Of Hip-Hop, Funk and Alternative music for your Friday the 13th of
Karaoke with Annie G
Come join us for a night of Karaoke with Annie
Andrew London with Kirs...
Andrew London’s whimsical songs reflect mainstream culture with gentle irreverence, and playfully lampoon
Noise Control
Late Nite Sunrise are thrilled to announce their inaugural event, Noise Control. Bringing together huge names
Coming Home in the Dark...
A nail-biting thriller that follows a teacher who is forced to confront a secret from his past when an
The Shades – The ...
Kava Bowl Media proudly present The Shades Quartet on their return tour of New Zealand. Not since 2018 has NZ
THE AFTER – Clear...
THE AFTER live in the Bay of Plenty with special guests, DEAD EMPIRE, MY ENEMY'S FRIEND, and more to be
The Bootleg Revue
The Bootleg Revue is a collective of New Zealand (and one outrageous Canadian) singers, songwriters,
Mako Road | Stranger Da...
Indie-rock four-piece MAKO ROAD have just released their surefire biggest hit yet Don’t Keep Me Waiting and
The Next Chapter Book Club
An inclusive book club for adults and teens. Join us for stories and
Bookworms – Katikati
A book club focused on Junior Fiction books. Perfect for readers aged
New Zealand String Quar...
The New Zealand String Quartet, now in its 34th season, will return to Tauranga to perform this August for
Benee – Aotearoa ...
Formidable indie-pop sensation and rising global superstar BENEE has today announced a nationwide regional
Pocket Money LIVE at Th...
To celebrate their debut album, 'Silly Salpa', Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland based power-pop band Pocket Money
Deval Mahal – Kin...
Due to popular demand, Deva Mahal is doing a series of special shows this August as she embarks on a 7-date
BOP Symphonia Rising Stars
Bay of Plenty Symphonia presents the finals concert of this year’s Rising Stars Concerto Competition for 12
Publishing the Research!
Come and listen to award-winning author, historian and indie publisher Debbie
Grawlixes Album Release...
Grawlixes celebrate their sophomore album with a 12 date headline tour this
Where’s Ray ̵...
Join us for some live music to get your weekend
Steel Magnolias
Wright Rohde Theatre presents its first-ever adult production: Steel
ASA Violin Group Perfor...
Join Amelia's String Academy group as they debut at the Jam Factory for an afternoon of exciting chamber
David Dallas | The Rose...
“10 years ago, I did something with my mates that changed my life. Much thanks to everyone who has showed
AutoMatic 80s
LET'S GO TAURANGA! We are back ready to party the night away with
Argyle Trio
From Melbourne, Laurence has performed as a piano soloist with many Australian symphony orchestras. He has a
Sherlock Holmes –...
A mystery only Sherlock Holmes can
Les Misérables
Twenty-six years after first bringing Les Misérables to Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, Tauranga
You Make Me Feel Like D...
Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie as we sing and dance the day away to your favourite hits of
Dead Simple Album Launch
Dead Simple presents their new album 'Backchat' with The Dead Man 6 and Baby's of
Great Gable – NZ Tour 2021
Off the back of a solid 2020, which saw them release their debut album Tracing Faces, hit #4 in the ARIA
JON STEVENS – The...
Tauranga concert announced for JON STEVENS - The Noiseworks + INXS Collection. Aussie based Kiwi rocker Jon
Good Habits
Folk-infused songs testing the limits of traditional
Hail To The Thieves ...
Calling all RADIOHEAD fans in the North
Rena
RENA (working title) is timed to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of the environmental disaster, the
Divas & Diamonds
Glyn Tucker and Barbie Davidson take you on a magic carpet ride, recalling the classic pop songs of the 60s
Kevin Bloody Wilson F.U...
The outrageously funny KEVIN BLOODY WILSON returns to Tauranga this September, bringing Kiwi’s another
The Woolshed Tour: R...
Since 2012 The Woolshed Tour has been a highlight on rural calendars, bringing a riotous night of
Wonderland Glow Show
The GLOW SHOW team is back with WONDERLAND GLOW SHOW, a ‘kiwified’ interpretation of the classic ‘Alice
Festival of Arts Katikati
Katikati Festival of Arts celebrates all things Art during October 2021 as we light up the town with lights,
Gumboot Tango
An acoustic combo from Godzone Lando, celebrating New Zealand songs and songwriters with farmyard-infectious
Kendall Elise – L...
Kendall Elise and her band The Belgraves will be touring the North Island to celebrate the release of her new
Folk Sessions 2021
A collaborative showcase of some of New Zealand’s most talented and hardworking
Ghost Trio
Ghost Trio was founded in mid-2019 as one of Gabriela Glapska’s PhD recital projects. Having quickly
Friends! The Musical Pa...
So, no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that
A Rustic Wedding (Flora...
Katikati Floral Art Group presents a demonstration by Francine Thomas, International Floral
Violent Legalities
olent Legalities is an interdisciplinary project that brings together contributors spanning the fields of
The Boss: Bruce Springs...
THE BOSS is a full production, kick-ass compliment of nine passionate musicians bringing alive the timeless