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  • Creature Feature Ceramic Exhibition

    The Pot House Gallery Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    They've been smuggled in under cover of darkness. Local ceramicists have unleashed their most inventive creations at the Pot House – and now they wait. Perched. Watching. Ready to claim...

    Free
  • Global Whispers of Watercolour

    Carlton Gallery The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati 3129, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Yvonne Styles began her watercolour journey seven years ago, developing her skills through self-directed study and mentorship with internationally recognised watercolour artist Cindy Briggs. With a passion for colour and...

  • Universal Language Film Screening

    Luxe Cinema Tauranga 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga

    Universal Language | Une Langue Universelle ​In Farsi and French with English subtitles   An absurdist homage to the humanist Iranian films of Abbas Kiarostami and Jafar Panahi, relocated to...

  • Symposium at the Point Ōmokoroa

    Omokoroa Beach Front 4 The Esplanade, Omokoroa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Symposium at the Point is a partner of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival. Twelve artists will be on site across the Symposium days and they include Jeff...

    Free
  • Penumbra

    Penumbra
    The Pot House Gallery Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Penumbra - Fringe Group Exhibition Explore this unique living space compiled of unique arts and crafts and everyday objects. Curated into one living space, they form the penumbra—a partial view,...

    Free
  • Film Bay of Plenty Turns 10!

    The Balcony Room The Historic Village, Tauranga, New Zealand

    Celebrating 10 Years of Film Bay of Plenty A decade of stories, connections and bringing the Bay of Plenty to the screen. Calling all screen creatives, filmmakers and industry friends!...

    $20
  • The Christmas Edit

    The Cargo Shed 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga City 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

    Christmas is meant to feel good. The buying frenzy, overwhelm and waste that can come with it? Not so much. Join Nic - best-selling author and Christmas realist - for...

    $30
  • Paint a Mo, save a bro

    Manhattan Bar + Eatery

    Paint a Mo, save a bro, supporting Movember Get creative for a good cause! This November, we’re getting behind Movember with a special Paintvine event in Tauranga supporting men’s health. Grab your...

    $59
  • Ash Grunwald

    TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Australia’s premier bluesman returns to NZ after sold out shows across around the world! Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road...

    $55
  • Penumbra

    Penumbra
    The Pot House Gallery Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Penumbra - Fringe Group Exhibition Explore this unique living space compiled of unique arts and crafts and everyday objects. Curated into one living space, they form the penumbra—a partial view,...

    Free
  • No Days Off 2026

    Soper Reserve Soper Reserve, 95 Newton St, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    TRAINING SEASON STARTS NOW. NO DAYS OFF. Audiology, Surge Audio and George FM presents NO. DAYS. OFF. 2026. We’re back for round three, taking over Soper Reserve for our biggest...

    $139
  • Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant film screening + Q&A

    The Village Community Cinema 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112

    Written & Directed by Thunderlips, Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is a wildly unconventional comedy about an unexpected pregnancy that's completely out of this world, a comedy body horror, as provocative...

    $17
  • Astrolabe Live Music Weekends

    Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe Brewbar, 82 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we...

  • ARDON ENGLAND – Too Sexy Tour

    TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Chart-topping queer Māori electronic artist Ardon England brings the Too Sexy Tour to Totara Street, Mount Maunganui on Friday 13 November – one night only of live vocals, choreography and...

    $40
  • The Little Big Markets | Coronation Park

    Coronation Park Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: The Little Big Markets Join us for a sun-soaked Saturday at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we kick off another season celebrating our community! Wander through...

    Free
  • Pages & Plots

    Pages & Plots
    Katikati Library 21 Main Road,, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Join fellow writers in the Katikati Library every Saturday from 10am - 11:30am, to support each other in our writing journey. Writers of all experience and genres are welcome to...

  • Penumbra

    Penumbra
    The Pot House Gallery Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Penumbra - Fringe Group Exhibition Explore this unique living space compiled of unique arts and crafts and everyday objects. Curated into one living space, they form the penumbra—a partial view,...

    Free
  • Be Our Guest

    Be Our Guest
    Addison Theatre, Baycourt 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Ready for the most enchanted event of the year? This November, the castle doors are opening, the magic is calling, and trust us... you won’t want to miss what’s waiting...

    $33.79 – $45.05
  • In Bloom 2026

    Tauranga Waterfront The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    IN BLOOM RETURNS 🌺 Tauranga, we’re back. On November 14th, In Bloom returns to the waterfront for another massive day in the sun. Music, mates and one of the best...

    $39 – $80
  • Be Our Guest

    Be Our Guest
    Addison Theatre, Baycourt 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Ready for the most enchanted event of the year? This November, the castle doors are opening, the magic is calling, and trust us... you won’t want to miss what’s waiting...

    $33.79 – $45.05
  • Matrix

    Mercury Baypark Trustpower Stadium, 81 Truman Ln, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3175, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Get ready for one of the biggest 16+ DJ events to hit the Mount. Matrix gives a huge lineup of DJs, high energy, drum and base, house music, lighting and...

    $60 – $70
  • Astrolabe Live Music Weekends

    Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe Brewbar, 82 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we...

  • Swallow the Rat w/ TIHWD & Deffex

    Ōkahukura 14 Grey Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Swallow the Rat (AKL) with guests This is How We Die & Deffex Saturday 14th Nov Ōkahukura Tauranga 14 Grey Street (down the alleyway by Bohemian Tattoo) 7pm All Ages...

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  • Saravá Fest

    Coronation Park Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    WELCOME TO SARAVÁ FEST 2026 Saravá Fest is a free community festival celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture, heritage and diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand. A space for connection, belonging and cultural exchange,...

    Free
  • Tauranga Blues Festival

    Holy Trinity Tauranga Church Holy Trinity Anglican, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of live music at the Tauranga Blues Festival, bringing together the region’s finest blues bands, for a celebration of the blues in all its glory....

    $39
  • Double Homecoming

    Ngā Hau O Rēhia Baycourt Theatre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Join Bay of Plenty Symphonia on Sunday, November 15, 2026, for a very special homecoming, as Tauranga siblings Anna and Dominic Lee return to perform with the orchestra that played...

    $5.62 – $27.12
  • Portrait Club

    Portrait Club
    The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Portrait Club Weekly on Mondays $5 each week 6 - 8.30pm You can register for a specific week or you can purchase a 10 session pass - Just pick your...

  • SIBLINGS UNLEASHED – from Africa to Aotearoa

    The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere The Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    COLLEEN HAS BEEN AN ARTIST AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER SINCE HER EARLY TEENS, INITIALLY AS A STUDENT AT THE EAST LONDON  POLYTECH , IN SOUTH AFRICA, AND THEN AT WELLINGTON POLYTECH,...

  • Draw Squad Term 4

    Draw Squad Term 4
    Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Come and have some fun exploring different drawing techniques, a variety of mediums and heaps of new creative ideas. For ages 10 – 13 years, of all abilities. Draw Squad...

    Free
  • Katikati Craft Club

    Katikati Craft Club
    Pātuki Manawa Digital Hub 21 Main Road, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Come along and craft in good company over morning tea! Bring along your current crafty project to work on or create a paper based project with us.10am-11.30amWednesday 18th NovWednesday 9th...

    Free
  • Knit and Knatter

    Knit and Knatter
    Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Join us for some friendly knitting and a good natter Bring along your latest project, share your ideas and skills, or enjoy time spent with fellow creators. Crocheters, cross stitchers,...

    Free
  • A Toast to Toi – Social Club

    A Toast to Toi – Social Club
    Art + Body Creative Studio 229A Maunganui Road, Tauranga

    A space to create, connect and share! No pressure, no expectations - just time set aside for creativity and good company. What to expect? - casual kōrero- creative flow- tea...

    Free
  • Queer Crafts

    Queer Crafts
    The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

    Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A meet up for all people who identify as LGBTQAI+, we are a warm community who meet to socialise, share our stories and learn...

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