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Absolute Beginner Watercolour Series

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Join Nick Eggleston for a step by step introduction to watercolour. Nick will guide you through materials, equipment and the basic techniques essential to painting with watercolour. Nick is a long-time collaborator, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and...

$200
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Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A user friendly dive into acrylic painting. Over four Tuesday evenings participants will work on mini projects as Damien guides them through fundamentals of acrylic painting and how to use acrylic paints to find or expand your painterly voice. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials supplied. Participants...

$200
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Creative Connections Lunch

The Tauranga Club Level 5, Devonport Towers 72 Devonport Rd, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$38

Tauranga Hobby Group

Tauranga Central Baptist Church 640 Cameron Road, Tauranga

The Tauranga Hobby Group (THG) is your go-to destination for indulging in your favourite pastimes while connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.

$2 – $5
Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$50 – $70
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Te Puna Reo On The Road

Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

Free

Art classes in Te Puke

Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 3119, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.

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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 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...

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Featured Standup Comedy Open Mic

Standup Comedy Open Mic

Voodoo Lounge 315 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$5

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Print Club

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

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,...

$5.13
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Handmade Happiness / Dumpling Making Workshop

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

Presented by: Creative Community Campus Welcome to our Dumpling Making Workshop! Our teaching team is composed of experienced chefs and Chinese cuisine enthusiasts who will guide you through the essence of Chinese culinary arts.  Our teachers have a deep understanding of the history and culture. Join us for an interactive and engaging introductory workshop in...

$40
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Koro Wētā book launch

Tauranga Library 91 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

Free
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ERAS – Presented by Youth Philharmonic Tauranga (YPT)

Graham Young Youth Theatre Tauranga Boys' College, 664 Cameron Road, Tauranga, New Zealand

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...

Free

Painters Anonymous – Project Support Group

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

Need a creative space outside of your home to work on your painting or paintings?

$60 – $85
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Silent Movies Live

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$10.75 – $48.12
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The Day That Never Was

St Peters Church 29 Marine Avenue, Waihi Beach

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...

Free – $25
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Learn to Knit for Adults

Pāpāmoa Library Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library Always wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Come along to Pāpāmoa library on Mondays to learn the basics of knitting and how to follow a knitting pattern. Open to adults new to knitting or adults looking for a refresher. For more information...

Free
Featured Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and learn or expand your knowledge and skills on portrait art! Learn to draw faces step by step in this special School Holiday series. Participants will learn portrait construction, different facial expressions, how to draw faces in different angles and understanding how to draw hair. Then, they’ll put...

$70
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Kids Watercolour Illustration Workshop

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Join artist and storyteller Claire Delaney McLeary these school holidays for some vibrant colour and creativity! Kids can be inspired and create their own unique artworks amidst Claire's latest exhibition pieces in her Incubator Gallery exhibition 'Changing the Story'. Claire will guide them through creating their character and using watercolour...

$40
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Make & Mend | Mushroom Pin Cushion Workshop for Kids

Make & Mend Studio 4 Pohutukawa Drive, Athenree

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...

$45

Absolute Beginner Watercolour Series

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Join Nick Eggleston for a step by step introduction to watercolour. Nick will guide you through materials, equipment and the basic techniques essential to painting with watercolour. Nick is a long-time collaborator, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and...

$200
Featured Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A user friendly dive into acrylic painting. Over four Tuesday evenings participants will work on mini projects as Damien guides them through fundamentals of acrylic painting and how to use acrylic paints to find or expand your painterly voice. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials supplied. Participants...

$200
Featured Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$22
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Figure it Out! The Next Step in Character Drawing

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and learn or expand your knowledge and skills in figure drawing and character creation! It's time to go beyond faces and capture the whole character in this special School Holiday series. Over two workshops these school holidays Emily will teach participants how to draw feminine and masculine figures....

$70

Waiata Wēnerei

Tauranga City Library Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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

Free

Afterschool Sew Love Club

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

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...

$50

Tauranga Hobby Group

Tauranga Central Baptist Church 640 Cameron Road, Tauranga

The Tauranga Hobby Group (THG) is your go-to destination for indulging in your favourite pastimes while connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.

$2 – $5
Featured Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$22

Jazz Jam at Mount Social Club

Mount Social Club Social Club, 305 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

Free
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Calligraphy Club with Ray Crafts

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Welcome to our monthly collaborative session for calligraphers to share and create! Join our master craftsman and calligrapher, Ray Crafts, and other calligraphy enthusiasts each month for discussion, collaboration and guidance. Bring along your favourite materials and equipment and enjoy the time and space to dive into your own...

$10
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The September Original Art Expo and Jensen Supreme Art Award 2025

Tauranga Intermediate School Hall 30, 18th Avenue, Tauranga

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 –...

Free

Art classes in Te Puke

Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 3119, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.

Madame Kong’s Paint & Pour

Master Kong

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...

$58
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Emily Tattersall & Amelie Rose at The Jam Factory

The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$10
Featured Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$22
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Decorate Your Own Bedroom Name Sign

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Ready to make something uniquely yours? Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you'll craft your very own wooden bedroom sign! Choose your favourite paint colours and personalise it with your name. Each participant will receive a wooden board and all the materials needed to paint and glue their...

$40
Featured Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$22
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Tauranga Bengali Cultural Festival 2025

Selwyn Ridge School 20 Holmburn Street, Tauranga

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...

Free
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Linocut Printing

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Sally-Ann is making the journey from Taupo, once again to share her Reduction Linocut Workshop! Linocut printing is fun and easy. So, come along to this workshop and learn how to design, carve and print a two-colour linocut print. If you have never carved and printed with lino before...

$90
Featured Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$22

Lines and Lyrics

Greerton Library Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries 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, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone, from beginners to...

Free
Featured Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)

16th Ave Theatre 16th Ave Theatre, 164 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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...

$22
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STEMFest 2025

Durham St Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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,...

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Learn to Knit for Adults

Pāpāmoa Library Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library Always wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Come along to Pāpāmoa library on Mondays to learn the basics of knitting and how to follow a knitting pattern. Open to adults new to knitting or adults looking for a refresher. For more information...

Free
Featured Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and learn or expand your knowledge and skills on portrait art! Learn to draw faces step by step in this special School Holiday series. Participants will learn portrait construction, different facial expressions, how to draw faces in different angles and understanding how to draw hair. Then, they’ll put...

$70

Read Between The Rhymes (Poetry in The Incubator)

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

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...

Free
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Mixed Media Spring Garden

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and join Emma for a creative, uplifting and colourful mixed media art workshop. We will be looking at the beauty, form, colours of our botanical world. You will paint your own papers using acrylic paints. These will then be cut, formed and assembled to create your three dimensional...

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Mixed Media Native Birds

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus In this workshop we will use a combination of materials and processes including a fun and magical transfer technique. Children can choose their own native bird to create their artwork around. We will be using acrylic paint and posca pens to create a fun and vibrant artwork ready to...

$50

Choir Jam & Singing Workshop

The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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 •...

$20
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