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...
Creative New Zealand's arts leadership conference is to be held in Tauranga Moana this year.
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Step into a world of independent publishing, radical self-expression, and handmade brilliance at Tauranga Zinefest—a free, highly visual, community event celebrating creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned zinester or simply zine-curious, this is your chance to explore a diverse array of zines (pronounced “zeen”) covering everything from politics to pop culture,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Hidden in the centre of downtown Tauranga, The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s most significant heritage sites—a place where rich Māori history and early missionary settlement converge. Author Sarah Ell reveals its secrets in The Spirit of a Place, a new history which sheds light...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival How did we get here? Are aliens real? Is it possible to lick your elbow? Your burning questions answered... sort of. Based on interviews with people aged between 8 and 102, Creation Creation is a comedy about life’s biggest questions. Two fearless creators step onto the stage and attempt to...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Kiwi treasure, Te Radar, presents a comedic celebration of the beloved and bizarre cookbooks from New Zealand’s past, with a side of sumptuous vintage food photography. It’s a hilarious, heartwarming, and potentially stomach churning show. As well as revealing New Zealand’s rich—and very strange—home cooking heritage we’ll rediscover celebrity chefs...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Nicola Cheeseman is sick of trying to do it all. Nicola’s husband has moved out, her ageing dad has moved in, and somewhere between raising kids and holding down a job, she’s lost her mojo—and her dreams of being a nouveau punk goddess. Now, armed with a chaotic vision board,...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub THIS HALLOW'S EVE, Spooky Jams will transform the Jam Factory into a one-night-only, fully immersive Halloween experience. FULL COSTUME REQUIRED FOR ENTRY (No exceptions! Get creative!) SCARY SCAVENGER HUNT - Solve cryptic clues hidden in the shadowy lanes. LIVE BAND - Rock out to Spooky Jams with epic tributes...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Newsrooms are shrinking, AI is on the rapid ascent, print culture is gasping, and social media is the most popular news source. Seasoned journalists Jared Savage, Alisha Evans and Jenny-May Clarkson join Kristin Hall* to unpack and debate the media landscape of 2025 and what it means for global, national...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Nicola Cheeseman is sick of trying to do it all. Nicola’s husband has moved out, her ageing dad has moved in, and somewhere between raising kids and holding down a job, she’s lost her mojo—and her dreams of being a nouveau punk goddess. Now, armed with a chaotic vision board,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Kiwi treasure, Te Radar, presents a comedic celebration of the beloved and bizarre cookbooks from New Zealand’s past, with a side of sumptuous vintage food photography. It’s a hilarious, heartwarming, and potentially stomach churning show. As well as revealing New Zealand’s rich—and very strange—home cooking heritage we’ll rediscover celebrity chefs...
Presented by: Bachelor of Creative Industries at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Join us for our COMMON GROUND Exhibition hosted by our year two Cohort on 6 November 2025 @ 5:30pm - 8pm. Celebrate with us! The Exhibition will showcase a range of Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Visual Arts along with the Pop-Up store...
Presented by: Rotary Club of Katikati Get ready ramblers! Katikati Rotary Club's famous Garden Ramble is coming up - the flowers will be blooming, the sun will shine (but only if you come) and our gardeners are ready to welcome you. Be inspired by the beauty and colour of 19 urban and rural gardens around...
Presented by: Elemental Events Tauranga’s most anticipated night is back for its third year — and this time, we’re calling in the magic from every corner of Aotearoa. Whether you’re a local or traveling in, this is your invitation to be part of something unforgettable. What’s in store: • Electrifying circus and aerial performances •...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub SOMA GROOVE: Breath & Ritual Bass Rave. Conscious party, ecstatic dance meets breath work. Breath work as the opener (guided Soma Breath–style, light but energising). Flow into a curated Ritual Bass DJ set. A “conscious club” vibe: dance floor, lights, visuals, but no alcohol. Herbal elixirs, cacao, kombucha, adaptogenic...
Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga Art Gallery is reopening after a two-year redevelopment! Please join us for our Community Celebration on Saturday 15 November, from 9.30am-4pm. The vibrant celebration will include whānau (family)-friendly activities, food trucks and entertainment for all ages. You can enjoy a coffee at our new cafe Breadhead, shop...
Presented by: Tauranga Miniatures Club Step into a world where every detail matters! The Tauranga Miniatures Club invites you to their exhibition, celebrating the art of “Making it small.” From exquisitely crafted houses and shops to tiny treasures of all kinds, this is a showcase of creativity and skill from passionate makers of anything miniature....
Presented by: In Bloom Festival NZ November 15th, Tauranga’s magical waterfront venue comes alive once again for the fifth edition of In Bloom. On Saturday 15 November, 3 PM – 10 PM, we gather for a celebration of music, art, and community. We’ve gone full bloom for our biggest lineup yet: Young Franco (AUS) Sin...
Presented by: Tauranga Miniatures Club Step into a world where every detail matters! The Tauranga Miniatures Club invites you to their exhibition, celebrating the art of “Making it small.” From exquisitely crafted houses and shops to tiny treasures of all kinds, this is a showcase of creativity and skill from passionate makers of anything miniature....
Presented by: Te Ara Mātauranga - Waihī Beach Library & Service Centre Join Author-Illustrator Anne Curtis as she takes us on a voyage around the world! A gifted artist, educator and storyteller, Anne will share some of her stories and illustrations, and lead participants in a stick puppet activity inspired by one of her stories....
Presented by: Baycourt Community and Arts Centre Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles! Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World...
Presented by: Film Bay of Plenty It’s that time of year — time to celebrate, connect, and wrap up another incredible year in the screen industry! Join us for the Film Bay of Plenty Christmas Party at Suburbia on Thursday 28 November, from 6–9pm with special guest Producer Matthew Metcalfe. Tickets: $15 per person -...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Art Village Street Party, Tauranga Runway Launch & Village-Wide Art Extravaganza! FREE FREE FREE! Get ready for the most vibrant, flamboyant street party of the year! Mark your calendars for a spectacular day of art, culture, and community celebration. We're not just launching one thing, but SEVEN incredible artistic...
Presented by: Waihī Beach Get ready to celebrate the start of summer in true Waihī Beach style, with live music, delicious food, and feel-good community vibes filling Wilson Park! This free, family-friendly celebration is proudly brought to you by Harcourts Gold Star and the Tauranga Western Bay Community Events Fund, whose incredible support makes this...
Presented by: Kunza Chilean Dance Group Join us for the Kunza Gala! Experience a vibrant evening of Chilean culture, music, and dance as KUNZA presents its first artistic gala in Tauranga. This special event showcases the group’s journey and achievements since 2019. years of dedication, creativity, and love for our roots. As we close this chapter, we also...
