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: The Purple Lab - Phreaze Factory Get your DJ 'Learner Licence' Online then practice on our real world DJ gear for only a Koha (donation)! Curious about DJing but not ready to invest in gear? This online 'learner licence' style course, hosted by DJ Shan from Aotearoa DJ Academy, covers some digital DJing...
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...
Presented by: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology - Tauranga Improve your photography skills in this FREE course. Learn how to use DSLR settings like apertures, shutter speeds, ISO and colour temperature! You’ll also gain an understanding of digital darkroom workflow and how to shoot high quality videos. Learn about art direction for photoshoots – from...
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: 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...
The Tauranga Hobby Group (THG) is your go-to destination for indulging in your favourite pastimes while connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.
Presented by: Creative Community Campus Come and join our Campus Art Club with Ruth Merriman! Every month Ruth will have a new project for you to dive into - Super cool and interesting things you can build on at home and share with your friends. Every second Thursday of the month: 4 - 5.30pm, $25...
Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.
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: Creative Community Campus Get inspired and learn illustration techniques to show character and storytelling through faces, using fine line pens and watercolours. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. For adults and teens. All materials included. If you can't make the workshop, be sure to at least check out her exhibition in The...
Presented by: Creative Community Campus Step into The Light Lab for an immersive, hands-on lighting workshop designed to take your photography to the next level. This masterclass explores the creative power and technical control of both constant and strobe lighting — giving you the confidence to shape light with purpose. Whether you're shooting portraits, products, or editorial work, you'll gain the...
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: 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...
Creative Bay of Plenty’s Ngā Toi Māori Navigator Arohanoa Mathews is hosting a special event to explore how creative practice and art spaces can move past surface-level acknowledgement and inclusion towards true transformation, where Te Tiriti o Waitangi shapes the very foundations of how we create, curate, and connect. The kaupapa will cover how: Art...
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 •...
