Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Enter Toi Tauranga Art Gallery's fourth biennial Acorn Foundation Junior Art Awards. Entry is free for all Bay of Plenty tamariki—children—aged 4–14 years old, and this year’s theme is “The Future Is… / Ko…te anamata” so let your imagination run wild! All successful entrants will be shown in an...
Presented by: Bachelor of Creative Industries at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Bachelor of Creative Industries are proud to present two new exhibitions within Te Ara O Mauao Gallery at Toiohomai Institute of Technology, Windermere Campus, Tauranga. As part of our now annual graduate showcase we welcome back, Fiorella Silva Perez, BCI graduate 2020 and...
Matter Gallery's next exhibition FIBRE opens on Thursday 4 September, 5.30 - 7pm - all are welcome to the launch event. There will be a talk by curator Liz Cooper at 10.30am on Saturday 6 September. Liz has specialised in art textiles for over 20 years, and delivered exhibitions in Aotearoa, Australia, Ireland, Spain...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub and Bethlehem College This year, the Year 11, 12, and 13 Art students have explored the powerful Māori concept of Tūrangawaewae — literally translated as tūranga (standing place) and waewae (feet), meaning “a place to stand.” These are the places where we feel a strong sense of belonging, connection,...
Presented by: Katikati Concert Band Katikati Concert Band is running a workshop for wind instrument players (woodwind, brass and percussion) which is designed as a fun-filled day of playing with a group of like-minded musicians. It is also aimed at those who wish to experience the world of concert bands, and to challenge themselves by...
Presented by: The Jam Factory Tauranga James Brodie, a songwriter and music producer from Te Aroha, New Zealand who writes songs for messy broken people. The goal has always been to engage culture in conversation about the light and darkness in life, using words and melody to talk about some of the hardest things we...
Presented by: Pacific Entertainment The much-loved and outrageously funny comedian KEVIN BLOODY WILSON is coming back to NZ in August & September with his new “Aussie Icon Tour”, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness for his Kiwi fans supported by Jenny Talia from Australia. He’s fair-dinkum funny helping to...
Presented by: Landslide Tribute Band Landslide is a 5-piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 11yrs, covering classics from Fleetwood Mac alongside a few of Stevie's solo hits! Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Don't Stop, Edge of...
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...
Creative New Zealand's arts leadership conference is to be held in Tauranga Moana this year.
Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Jersey Boys is a musical biography of The Four Seasons – the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music...
Presented by: New Zealand String Quartet Join the New Zealand String Quartet for an evening of awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music. For their return to Tauranga, they’ll perform for the first time at Totara Street in Mount Maunganui with a colourful programme of powerful music for string quartet. Joseph Haydn String Quartet in D Major, Op....
Presented by: The Matua Well known local singer Joanne Melbourne and blues guitarist Mike Garner team up for a special show, sharing their love of acoustic music. With Joanne’s beautiful voice and Mike’s years of experience playing the blues, they present a rich programme of blues, Americana and original songs. They recently recorded an EP...
Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Jersey Boys is a musical biography of The Four Seasons – the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music...
Presented by: Katikati Folk Club Opening acts will be songwriter/storyteller/author Colin Urwin from Northern Ireland, followed by Eunice Kelly from County Tyrone, accompanied by Sheryl Bond. The main act will be local band The Wild Clovers with special guest, multi-instrumentalist Robbie Laven from Tauranga. Doors open at 7pm! Find out more
Presented by: Punch Muffin Get ready for a night that laughs in the face of cancel culture. Politically Incorrect is an uncensored, unapologetic stand-up comedy show that dives headfirst into the topics everyone else is too afraid to touch. If you're tired of walking on eggshells and miss the days when comedy was actually funny,...
Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Jersey Boys is a musical biography of The Four Seasons – the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music...
Presented by: What's On Tauranga Join us this September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)! Find the Kupu or Māori words around our City Centre. Take a photo and scan the QR code to be into win great prizes from City Centre businesses. Find out more
Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Jersey Boys is a musical biography of The Four Seasons – the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music...
Presented by: The University of Waikato and Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Don’t miss this powerful visual experience! Immerse yourself in a stunning photography exhibition celebrating the work of gifted Māori photographers. Through a uniquely Māori lens, these artists capture deeply personal and moving stories of individuals receiving their moko kanohi....
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 •...
We would love you to join us for the next Creative Connections Lunch! These events provide an opportunity for creatives to catch up with friends, grow their networks, discover new collaborations, and depart feeling inspired and connected. The lunch will be held at the recently refurbished Tauranga Club, located alongside Hotel on Devonport. These events...
Presented by: Tauranga Musical Theatre Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Jersey Boys is a musical biography of The Four Seasons – the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music...
Presented by: What's On Tauranga Our popular Te Puna Reo is hitting the road! In celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori this September, we are excited to bring Te Puna Reo to each of our Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries. He wā pakiwaitara, waiata, mahi toi mā te whānau. Ko te...
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 from each other - all over doing crafts. The crafts can be your own projects or a project you're all working on together, it's a...
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: What's On Tauranga “E aroha nei au ki ōku kamupūtu – I love my gumboots” - Koro Wētā. We invite you to come and celebrate the launch of Koro Wētā by author Heather Haylock—a story full of heart, humour, and clever problem-solving. Translated into te reo Māori by Ngairo Eruera, this incredible picture...
Presented by: Youth Philharmonic Tauranga (YPT) Join us for an afternoon of music with the Youth Philharmonic Tauranga! Experience the energy and talent of Tauranga’s young musicians as they perform a wide range of pieces including: -Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 (1st Movement) -Handel – Horn Call from Water Music -Toad Song – a commissioned...
Presented by: Tauranga Musica Silent Movies Live presents classic silent movies the way they were intended, with live music accompaniment. Pianist David Selfe and percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons add live musical accompaniment to two silent Charlie Chaplin films selected from: The Pawn Shop (1916), A Dog’s Life (1918) and The Kid (1921). In the place of...
Presented by: Tauranga Civic Choir We invite you to step beyond the ordinary and join us for a concert where time blurs and imagination soars; through dawn’s promise, daylight’s wonder, and the mysteries of night; where clocks don't tick and only melody marks the passing of time - a day imagined but never lived. The...
Presented by: Make & Mend In this 2 hour workshop, we will be hand sewing pin cushions from a treasure trove of fabric scraps. This is a chance for kids to tap into their creativity, become inspired by creating from recycled materials, and learn some basic hand sewing techniques. They will come away with their...
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: Waiata Wēnerei | Tauranga City Council Nau Mai - Tomo Mai - Waiata Mai. Sing along to your favourite Waiata Māori: local anthems and some old-school throwbacks. Lyrics provided. Led by Jeremy Hantler of local legends The Harmonic Resonators and supported by the Waiata Wēnerei crew from Tauranga City Council. Find out more
Presented by: Sew Love This is your opportunity to learn to sew, flex your creativity, have some fun crafting and take home some special, unique items and garments, made by you! Each session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you'd like to work on a project that...
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: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...
Presented by: Tauranga Society of Artists CHANGE OF VENUE This year, the Original Art Expo and Jensen Supreme Art Award will be held at a new location: Tauranga Intermediate School Hall, 30 18th Avenue (entry off Fraser Street). The Tauranga Society of Artists is proud to present its largest annual event, running Thursday 25 –...
Presented by: Master Kong and The Feel Good Art Club Get Ready to Paint & Pour! Our creative nights are back for 2025 with everyone's favourite, The Feel Good Art Club, and we're starting with an Easter special on Thursday 17th April! Sip, paint, and relax as our artist guides you through your masterpiece. $58...
Presented by: The Jam Factory Emily Tattersall & Amelie Rose, are two young, local, independent artists. Both coming from a background of bands, they are both now discovering themselves as solo artists. Amelie comes from rising band "The Darlings" who have found success in their music on all streaming platforms and have recently toured around...
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...
