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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: TOTARA STREET ONS HOU ’N SOKKIE! Get ready for an evening like no other! Dink groot, dink boere-dress up! Visualize the sparkle of disco lights and the excitement of dancing. Dit gaan ’n onvergeetlike aand wees met jou gesin en vriende - If you don’t have friends yet, come make some new ones!...
Presented by: 16th Avenue Theatre Thrill of Love is a serious play written by Amanda Whittington, who has adapted the factual account of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain for the murder of her partner, David Blakely. It examines Ruth’s life, motivations, and subsequent conviction. Ruth is portrayed as a sophisticated, intelligent, and...
Presented by: The Little Big Markets Thrifted Finds is your go-to destination for vintage shopping and thrifting. Pre-loved & Vintage Market. Free to attened. There'll be a DJ, Vintage & pre loved clothes stalls, street food, Rack sales, and more. Booking options include: Rent a rack from us - $40 Rent a table from us...
Presented by: Dance Avenue Let us take you on a journey to Never Neverland. All the characters you know and love will be there from Peter Pan to Captain Hook and everyone in-between. Be amazed and entertained by Dance Avenue's 250 dancers of all ages. Something for everyone - Beautiful ballet, strong jazz, impressive tap,...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub The Incubator All About ART Sunday Arts documentary programme returns in May celebrating NZ Music Month with Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds - an intimate behind the scenes glimpse of internationally recognised musician Marlon Williams (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai). Directed by Ursula Grace Williams, the...
Presented by: The Pottery Studio A rare chance to try RAKU pottery using a microwave — fast, magical, and exciting! Great for people who love unique art techniques. Beginner-friendly | All materials provided | Fun & relaxing. Bring your bestie, your partner, or come solo — you’ll have fun either way! Let’s make March extra...
Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us as we bring this classic back to the big screen and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! The first film of the iconic Bond franchise: A resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the...
Presented by: Dance Avenue Let us take you on a journey to Never Neverland. All the characters you know and love will be there from Peter Pan to Captain Hook and everyone in-between. Be amazed and entertained by Dance Avenue's 250 dancers of all ages. Something for everyone - Beautiful ballet, strong jazz, impressive tap,...
Presented by: Base Entertainment From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live music, and world-class Irish dance. Leading the vocal performances is the extraordinary Giselle O’Meara, whose soaring, soulful voice carries...
Presented by: Read Between the Rhymes On the last Tuesday of each month, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. Join the Read Between...
Presented by: Tauranga Film Society France/Japan, 2021, Arthur Harari, (167 mins). An absorbing epic and the true story of Hiroo Onoda, a WWII Japanese intelligence officer who refused to believe the war was over and spent 30 years fighting on in the Philippine jungle. “Arthur Hirari transforms the true story of a Japanese soldier’s refusal...
Presented by: Indian Ink Theatre Company Would you open your door to a stranger? When a five year old girl befriends a lonely migrant worker her family unravels; opening them up to face uncomfortable truths about themselves… and the world beyond their front gate. 1800s Calcutta becomes 21C Auckland in Indian Ink’s stage adaptation of...
Presented by: The Secret Garden Waihī Beach Kick off the long weekend with an electrifying DJ set from Zeekay, bringing the beats from 6-9pm. Expect high energy, neon vibes and the perfect soundtrack to wake the garden from its winter nap. Free Entry! Find out more
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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Indian Ink Theatre Company Would you open your door to a stranger? When a five year old girl befriends a lonely migrant worker her family unravels; opening them up to face uncomfortable truths about themselves… and the world beyond their front gate. 1800s Calcutta becomes 21C Auckland in Indian Ink’s stage adaptation of...
Presented by: Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Threads of Connection explores the visible and unseen ties that bind people, stories, and creative practice. Like woven threads, these connections move between generations, communities, and the natural world. Featuring Guest Artist Darcy Nicholas with new works, alongside Que Bidois, Arohanoa Mathews, Garry Webber,...
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 a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious street food, groove to live music, and chill out...
Presented by: Pop-Up Marketeers Artisan and Crafters Fair is coming to Waihi Beach. Dont miss this on Saturday 30th May Kings Birthday Weekend at the Waihi Beach Community Centre. If you are an Artisan/Crafter and keen to be involved then contact us. We are looking for Good Quality handcrafted and handmade items from Garden Art,...
Presented by: The Secret Garden Waihī Beach We turn up the heat with a live performance from Acustica Latina, followed by a reggaeton set from Auckland based DJ Don Torres. Sumba, Cumbia, Salsa, Bachata - this is your invite to dance all night under the garden lights. Doors open 5pm | Music 6-9pm | Koha...
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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Tauranga Civic Choir Experience the timeless power of Handel’s Messiah this autumn! Join the Tauranga Civic Choir for a magnificent afternoon of choral music at St Peter’s in the City. Under the expert baton of Musical Director Chalium Poppy and accompanied by the renowned organist Douglas Mews, this performance promises to be a...
Presented by: Ruth Holden | The Sound Temple Come and unplug from the world in nature and receive, be nurtured and feel connected. This is a two hour sacred fire ceremony and sound bath with cacao. These circles are held in the Sound Temple and on the land surrounding, we gather round the fire for...
Presented by: Incubator Creative Hub Part of The Incubator Creative Hub and in collaboration with our Creative Community Campus, the Village Community Cinema presents our CREATIVE COMMUNITY CINEMA programme! Bring your crafty projects for a night of creative crafts and arts inspired film. SHOWING UP is a quiet, character‑driven comedy‑drama about the everyday life of an...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Come along – your part of the magic of our monthly launch events and a part of Tauranga's Local Art Scene. This month programme of new shows features students just finding their feet in the gallery art world and some pretty seasoned professionals – a great interesting range. At...
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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub This exhibition delves into the complex and often conflicting relationship between the inner psychological worlds of women and the roles that society continues to impose upon them. It examines how identity is shaped, constrained, and at times fractured by expectations that have been passed down through generations. Using black...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub A selection of Damien's latest works. Working mostly in oils, Kurth creates incredibly detailed 'trompe l'oeil' works that feel like tricks of the eye. He paints everyday objects – a cut crystal glass, an old jar, a patterned tin – things we usually overlook as mundane. By placing these...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Tūrangawaewae is one of the most well-known and powerful Māori concepts. Literally tūranga (standing place), waewae (feet), it is often translated as ‘a place to stand’. Tūrangawaewae are places where we feel especially empowered and connected. They are our foundation, our place in the world, our home. Our Year...
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 a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious street food, groove to live music, and chill out...
Presented by: Western Bay of Plenty District Council Join Us for the Inaugural Te Puke Festival of Cultures! Celebrate Te Puke's rich heritage with an exciting festival beginning at Capitol Theatre with a tangata whenua-focused opening. Enjoy arts and crafts workshops, showcasing our community's diverse cultures. Experience captivating cultural performances of music, dance, and more...
Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke No Tears on the Field follows female rugby players from Southern and Clifton Rugby Clubs over a season in Taranaki. Born and raised in Taranaki herself, award-winning documentary producer and director Lisa Burd (The Pinkies are Back, Monterey) delves into the worlds of players Kate Thomson, Maddison Davison, Mereana Anderson...
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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Monthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and teaching each other new tricks. We welcome new people and are happy to teach. We gather at The Incubator in The Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. There is a Koha jar for a...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Monthly Sunday Morning get together for knitters and crocheters. Motivating and inspiring each other and teaching each other new tricks. We welcome new people and are happy to teach. We gather at The Incubator Lounge in the Big Red Barn at The Tauranga Historic Village on 17th Ave. There...
Presented by: Ruth Holden | The Sound Temple Come and join me for a beautiful sound experience in the Sound Temple, a beautiful Belle tent in Mount Maunganui. Hosted amongst the sounds of nature, on rural land. Relax in harmony with crystal bowls, chimes, medicine drum and gong. The healing frequencies of nature and harmonics...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library Lines and Lyrics runs twice a month, at Greerton and Tauranga library. An invitation to poets and poets-to-be. Meetings are informal, but focused sessions, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. Whatever kind of poetry you write, whoever you are writing for,...
Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for this star studded masterpiece. Enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream, available for purchase. Enjoy the movie with soup and a roll for additional $7.50. A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms...
Presented by: Tauranga Film Society Josef von Sternberg • Germany • 1930 • 104 mins • DCP, B&W • PG low level violence • In German with English subtitles In Weimar Germany, a respectable professor risks everything after venturing into a nightclub and falling for cabaret siren Lola Lola. Marlene Dietrich stars. “A modern tragedy and an erotic...
Presented by: ACG Tauranga ‘1969: A Moon Landing', written by ex- ACG Parnell student, Sam McKillen, takes a fascinating look at one of history's most famous moments. It follows a perfectionist film director, Stanley, who is secretly overseeing a staged moon landing. As tensions rise on set, a pair of Soviet spies infiltrate the production,...
Presented by: Punch Muffin Get ready Brookfield — comedy is taking over Castle 91 for a night of big laughs, sharp takes, and zero chill. On Friday June 12th, three of the New Zealand's funniest Indian stand-up comedians hit the stage bringing fresh material, crowd work, and the kind of stories that definitely shouldn’t be...
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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: ACG Tauranga ‘1969: A Moon Landing', written by ex- ACG Parnell student, Sam McKillen, takes a fascinating look at one of history's most famous moments. It follows a perfectionist film director, Stanley, who is secretly overseeing a staged moon landing. As tensions rise on set, a pair of Soviet spies infiltrate the production,...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Join artist Damien Kurth for a discussion on his latest exhibition 'Drift', in The Incubator Gallery. Learn about Damien, his pieces and his practice and being an exhibiting artist in Aotearoa in these conversational sessions Visit Damien's exhibition 'Drift', in The Incubator Gallery. Launching Friday 5th June, 5.30pm, it...
Presented by: Film Bay of Plenty As Matariki approaches, join Film Bay of Plenty for a special mid-winter screen industry evening at Te Whare Piringa — Rotorua’s newest production studio. This evening is a chance to come together, reflect, reconnect, and look ahead while celebrating the talented producers emerging through our Regional Producer Accelerator and...
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 are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Legendary locals, Stunt Clown are joined by Cat Face (ex The MetroGnomes) plus Brain Squash featuring members of BattleCat, Two Skinner and Stunt Clown. Epic. Stunt Clown have a huge reputation for incendiary live performances. Tonight they will be joined by the relatively-new Cat Face who have risen from...
Presented by: The Capitol Theatre Te Puke Join us for this family favourite and enjoy snacks, lollies, and ice cream available for purchase! An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied as "special", is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. Run...
Presented by: Tauranga Writers “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe. Modern writers are increasingly using the essay format to share personal experiences and reflections on specific themes, the insights gained and lessons learned. In this practical workshop, international award-winning essayist Lee Murray discusses learnings from her...
Presented by: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre Showcasing senior vocalists from Carol Power Voice Studio with the TJS Quartet. Experience these talented young singers performing sophisticated jazz – from sultry bossa nova and smooth swing to heartfelt jazz ballads, accompanied by a top band of the Bay of Plenty’s finest jazz musicians. Be inspired by...
