Presented by: Tauranga Probasi Cultural Heritage We’re bringing the colours, flavours, and rhythms of Bengal & East India to Tauranga in a vibrant two-day celebration of culture, dance, food, and tradition. Gather your friends and family for an weekend of cultural displays, and festive spirit. We look forward to celebrating with you! This is a...
Presented by: Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA) "Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)" is a darkly comedic, high-energy musical based on the 1988 film, "Heathers". It tells the story of Veronica Sawyer, a teenage girl who navigates the treacherous social landscape of Westerberg High. She gains popularity by joining the mean girls' clique, the...
Presented by: Wright Rohde Academy of Performing Arts (WRAPA) "Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)" is a darkly comedic, high-energy musical based on the 1988 film, "Heathers". It tells the story of Veronica Sawyer, a teenage girl who navigates the treacherous social landscape of Westerberg High. She gains popularity by joining the mean girls' clique, the...
Presented by: Tauranga STEM Festival STEMFest is back for 2025 and it's going to be bigger than EVER! A festival designed to engage and inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers & mathematicians. ABOUT THIS EVENT: A celebration that is designed to engage and inspire the whole whānau and community, for children, young people,...
Presented by: The Creative Community Campus This monthly gathering meets on the last Tuesday of every month, at The Incubator. (Or in the Jam Factory on our colder months). The monthly meetings are casual, friendly and welcoming of newcomers. You don’t need to recite your own works, or the works of other writers, though you...
Presented by: Alice Sea Join Alice Sea, professional vocal coach, singer-songwriter, and enthusiastic facilitator, for a lively fortnightly session. Enjoy energizing warm-ups, playful body percussion, and singing a wide range of songs — from soulful gospel and blues to spirited sea shanties and easy listening favourites. What’s included: • Guided vocal warm-ups and technique •...
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema Join Pasifika on Screen for a special evening featuring the critically-acclaimed and award-winning film Tinā. This powerful cinematic event includes a screening of the film, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the celebrated film's award winning actor in person Anapela Polata’ivao (Tinā) and multi-award-winning writer and director Vela Manusaute....
Presented by: The Jam Factory 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. Find out more
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub and Tauranga City Council This outdoor photography exhibition will be on display along Tauranga's waterfront promenade - The Strand, during the week-long Young at Heart Festival and global acknowledgement of our groovy older peoples. This exhibition will showcase selected finalists and winners of our second year 'Old is the...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library Come along to hear our very own local artist, Margaret Harper, play a selection of enchanting music and song. Experience the beauty and sound of the harp, this most magical instrument, whilst you browse our collections. Find out more
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema The Incubator Creative Hub has got your school holidays covered, with low-cost movies for the whole family to enjoy! A spectacular adventure—Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of the best-selling children’s books of all time. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the...
Presented by: The Professional Theatre Company The Lycra is back: GOMIL – the hilarious new sequel to MAMIL hits the road across New Zealand! One of New Zealand’s biggest theatrical success stories is back in the saddle! Following the phenomenal popularity of MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra), which played to over 70,000 people across...
Presented by: The Village Community Centre School holidays with The Incubator Creative Hub are all sorted with our low-cost family movies! Based on Dav Pilkey's books of the same name is the movie, DOG MAN - part dog, part man, all hero! When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured...
Presented by: Make & Mend Take time for yourself, explore your creative side, and learn how to make yourself a new pair of pants. No previous sewing experience required! In this Adults Workshop, we will be making the Pomona Pants from pattern designer, Anna Allen, a simple yet timeless me made wardrobe staple. Take a...
Presented by: Tauranga Moana Rainbow Collective 🌈 Where LGBTQIA+ whānau & allies can connect, share, play, and eat, drink and be merry! 💖 We’re excited to be back at Ōkahukura, Tauranga’s underground art space, Ōkahukura ~ 14 Grey Street, Tauranga (upstairs). This time we’re celebrating the end of school holidays with the start of spring, so bring yourself,...
Presented by: New Zealand Country Music Association The New Zealand Country Music Association through its 48 affiliated clubs, regional Awards, and Country Music Festivals actively promotes amateur singers and musicians to achieve their aspirations by providing concerts and competitions for them to be seen and heard. Seven separate competitions with 5 different categories, are held...
Presented by: New Zealand Country Music Association The New Zealand Country Music Association through its 48 affiliated clubs, regional Awards, and Country Music Festivals actively promotes amateur singers and musicians to achieve their aspirations by providing concerts and competitions for them to be seen and heard. Seven separate competitions with 5 different categories, are held...
Presented by: Katikati Folk Club On the first Sunday of each month we have a blackboard (open mic) concert at the Forta Leza Restaurant, just south of Katikati at 2656 Main Highway, Aongatete. Start time is 3pm. Entry is free. There is amplification available, and (depending on how many participants there are) there’s the opportunity to...
Presented by: NZ Punjabi Youth Club NZ Punjabi youth club is celebrating Diwali-the festival of lights which is loved by so many people. The festival holds utmost importance. Diwali signifies new beginnings, prosperity, and family togetherness. On this day, people come together, share laughs and have the best time. Find out more
Presented by: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Shot Bro Recommended Age: 10+ This isn’t your typical night at the theatre. Shot Bro – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet is an unflinchingly honest, unexpectedly funny, and deeply moving experience, born from one man’s journey through the darkest of places. In 2009, award-winning actor and writer Rob Mokaraka was shot...
Presented by: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Shot Bro Recommended Age: 10+ This isn’t your typical night at the theatre. Shot Bro – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet is an unflinchingly honest, unexpectedly funny, and deeply moving experience, born from one man’s journey through the darkest of places. In 2009, award-winning actor and writer Rob Mokaraka was shot...
Presented by: Stacey Moore Artist Hey Mumma! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mum? Have you lost hope and life feels overwhelming? Come and paint abstract art with us! We focus on expressing yourself and trusting the creative process - no prior painting experience required! Reconnect with yourself, connect with other...
Presented by: Operatunity Daytime Concerts & Travel Step back in time to the golden era of rock 'n' roll with Fabulous 50s. Join us for a thrilling and nostalgia-packed musical journey as our singers and band present the hit songs that defined the optimism, romance, coolness, and charm of the 1950s. Get ready to be taken...
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema Highlight short films from the 2025 Show Me Shorts film festival are collected in this tasty package. SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL is a competitive Academy Awards® and BAFTA accredited festival and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest international short film festival. Celebrating its 20th year, Show Me Shorts are screening...
Presented by: Katikati Folk Club Double Duo evening - Nina Lane & Bryan Owens with an Alt-Folk,Blues/Jazz crossover. Pomahaka Tyne play Northumbrian, Scottish & Irish tunes as well as traditional and more recent songs from all round. Doors open at 7pm. Find out more
Presented by: Frankie Mac Production UK #1 Comedy Hypnosis Show! Enjoy being witness to various hilarious scenes of virtual 3D Reality (i.e. Hypnosis) performed in a 1.5 hour show. The show is jaw dropping theatre, accessing deeply into the human psyche with endless laughter. International Award Winning Entertainer Frankie Mac is a 'Once-In-a Life-Time-Experience! Find...
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL is a competitive Academy Awards® and BAFTA accredited festival and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest international short film festival. Celebrating its 20th year, Show Me Shorts are screening at The Village Community Cinema on the 10th, 11th & 12th of October, with 5 screenings from...
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL is a competitive Academy Awards® and BAFTA accredited festival and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest international short film festival. Celebrating its 20th year, Show Me Shorts are screening at The Village Community Cinema on the 10th, 11th & 12th of October, with 5 screenings from...
Presented by: Six Chairs Missing Productions Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience” Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as our talented Musicians faithfully recreates the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's unforgettable sound. From the haunting melodies...
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema *This session is fully captioned - CC. SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL is a competitive Academy Awards® and BAFTA accredited festival and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest international short film festival. Celebrating its 20th year, Show Me Shorts are screening at The Village Community Cinema on the 10th, 11th &...
Presented by: The Village Community Cinema SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL is a competitive Academy Awards® and BAFTA accredited festival and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest international short film festival. Celebrating its 20th year, Show Me Shorts are screening at The Village Community Cinema on the 10th, 11th & 12th of October, with 5 screenings from...
Presented by: Alice Sea Join Alice Sea, professional vocal coach, singer-songwriter, and enthusiastic facilitator, for a lively fortnightly session. Enjoy energizing warm-ups, playful body percussion, and singing a wide range of songs — from soulful gospel and blues to spirited sea shanties and easy listening favourites. What’s included: • Guided vocal warm-ups and technique •...
Presented by: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre By popular demand, New Zealand's beloved "Elder Statesmen" of music, The NZ Highwaymen, are extending their "Tour 25" announcing 5 shows in October 2025. After three highly successful tours in 2023, 2024, and 2025, which included 57 captivating performances, these legendary musicians are ready to enchant audiences once...
Presented by: Stacey Moore Artist Hey Mumma! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mum? Have you lost hope and life feels overwhelming? Come and paint abstract art with us! We focus on expressing yourself and trusting the creative process - no prior painting experience required! Reconnect with yourself, connect with other...
Presented by: Punch Muffin Join us at Voodoo Lounge for a cheap night of laughs the first Thursday of every month at 8:00pm. For $5 come and have your funny bones tickled with our hilarious live comedy or feel free to get up a give it a go yourself! Buy tickets in the link and...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Welcome to The Print Club! For printmaking enthusiasts and artists meet, collaborate and make use of the printing press in the Creative Campus space. Plenty of space to work collectively, motivating and inspiring each other and sharing all sort of printmaking tricks and techniques. Third Friday of every month,...
Presented by: Faulty Towers Dining They’re back! After taking New Zealand by storm during their debut tour in 2024; Faulty Towers The Dining Experience returns in 2025. Don’t miss out on your chance to see the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world by storm. Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and...
Presented by: Tauranga Diwali Festival Be part of a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, unity and community spirit: sing along to conscious kirtan music, let your feet dance with NZ's top-tier Diwali artists, and taste Tauranga's best vegetarian Indian Street food offerings. Together we'll create a sense of belonging and spark the appreciation and curiosity...
Presented by: Faulty Towers Dining They’re back! After taking New Zealand by storm during their debut tour in 2024; Faulty Towers The Dining Experience returns in 2025. Don’t miss out on your chance to see the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world by storm. Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and...
Presented by: Opus Orchestra Let Opus Orchestra take you on a journey of discovery into one of Beethoven’s greatest works. With guest conductor Brent Stewart as your musical guide, this concert invites you to experience Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in a way you’ve never heard before. In the first half, Brent and the orchestra will...
Presented by: Showtime NZ Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Step into a luminous world where art, sound, and nature collide. We’re thrilled to present Obelisk Natura in the Festival Garden—a breathtaking large-scale installation by acclaimed creative studio Vesica. This striking work celebrates our deep connection to the natural world, bringing light, colour, and energy to Tauranga’s waterfront. Towering at...
Presented by: Stacey Moore Artist Hey Mumma! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mum? Have you lost hope and life feels overwhelming? Come and paint abstract art with us! We focus on expressing yourself and trusting the creative process - no prior painting experience required! Reconnect with yourself, connect with other...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy. Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high-octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy. Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a non-stop...
Presented by: Jacki Barklie | Back Studio I welcome you all to attend my upcoming exhibition 'Surface Tension' - A Curious Journey in Art. I'm extremely proud of this latest body of work, and I can't wait to share it with you all. Opening Night: 24th October 6pm. Exhibition runs for 10 days 11-3 pm...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Cult morning rave experience Morning People is flipping the script on early starts, bringing their legendary pre-work dance party to the Tauranga Arts Festival for one very special morning. Since 2016, Morning People has been turning early risers into dance floor heroes—and now it’s Tauranga’s turn. We’re setting up inside...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Another Amazing Street Party and Exhibition Launch. Get ready for an unforgettable night! The Incubator Creative Hub is throwing another massive Opening Night Street Party to launch three incredible new exhibitions. Come down to the Historic Village after work for an evening of art, music, and vibes and basking...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high-octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy. Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a non-stop...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Rhys Mathewson is side-splittingly funny and unflinchingly honest in this “sharp, smart, vulnerable, and surprisingly moving” (The Post) stand-up comedy performance about mistakes, addiction, compassion and how to live. Last year, Rhys Mathewson started to relapse after five years of sobriety. So now, in front of a room full of...
