Presented by: Harcourts Waihi Beach As the sun goes down, the music turns up! Join us at Waihi Beach North End on 26 September for an hour of music, movement and good vibes as we dance our way into the evening. From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, grab your headphones, choose your music theme and enjoy a...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Tauranga Navratri Tauranga – You're Invited! Experience the colour, music and energy of Navratri & Garba right here in Tauranga! You don’t need to know Garba – just come along and join the fun! Live Dhol DJ Neel – Auckland Garba - Dandiya - Raas Food stalls from 6:30pm Family friendly All cultures...
Presented by: The Jam Factory Tauranga Violinist Amelia Taylor and cellist Jesbery Hartono-Hall come together for an exciting programme exploring the extraordinary possibilities of the violin and cello duo. From the elegance and lyricism of Glière's Eight Pieces for Violin and Cello and the warmth of Godard's Aubade, the programme journeys into the rhythmic energy...
Presented by: The Jam Factory Tauranga Tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, pour yourself a cup of ambition, then get ready to join us in celebrating the phenomenal life and legacy of the incredible Dolly Parton! It's all about Dolly at the Village Community Cinema on the afternoon of Sunday the 27th of...
Presented by: Ruth Holden | The Sound Temple Come and unplug from the world in nature and receive, be nurtured and feel connected. This is a two hour sacred fire ceremony and sound bath with cacao. These circles are held in the Sound Temple and on the land surrounding, we gather round the fire for...
Presented by: Mauao Performing Arts Centre This fun, educational programme will strengthen your child's understanding of rhythm, sight reading, instruments, and performance. Each day will include a fun arts and crafts, plus hands-on, interactive opportunities to play pianos, ukuleles, guitars, drum kits, bass, box drums, accordion, MIDI keyboard, looping pedals, and much more! Leading the...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Tauranga Musica An unmissable jazz concert for all jazz lovers featuring local lad Oscar Lavën on sax, jazz pianist Ben Wilcock, bass Jack Harris and of course the amazing John Rae on drums. John Rae’s Celtic Roots Award-winning musician and composer John Rae blends music from his Scottish heritage with contemporary jazz, including...
Presented by: TOTARA STREET Reb Fountains new album Water For Gasoline delivers another striking body of work from one of New Zealand's most acclaimed contemporary artists, a record that confronts the challenges of our times while searching for light, beauty and connection amongst the noise. The same artistic instinct and collective spirit that shapes Water...
Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Squiggla returns to Toi Tauranga Art Gallery on Sat 3 Oct 2026, for 2 x Visual Music and Mark Making workshops. We invite you to explore visual music — making sense of the senses through responsive mark making in harmony with music. "Music is not limited to the world...
Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Squiggla returns to Toi Tauranga Art Gallery on Sat 3 Oct 2026, for 2 x Visual Music and Mark Making workshops. We invite you to explore visual music — making sense of the senses through responsive mark making in harmony with music. "Music is not limited to the world...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: The Jam Factory An energetic evening of folk music with foot stomping tunes on the violin and guitar mixed with soulful songs both original and loved. We blend traditional folk, gypsy jazz, original folk all into one evening of music. Adam Ogle is a well-known musician in the Australasian scene, known for his...
Presented by: TOTARA STREET Celebrating almost 25 years on the road, Born Jovi is Australia’s longest running Bon Jovi tribute show, delivering the sound, energy and excitement of a real Bon Jovi concert. Fronted by vocalist Bret Watts, Born Jovi is a tight-knit group of seasoned musicians who share a genuine passion for the music...
Presented by: Envirohub As part of the Young at Heart Festival, Merivale community centre is hosting this free lunch. We will provide the lunch. You bring your favourite vinyl records so we can eat to some of your favourite groovy tunes. Find out more
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: TOTARA STREET Mike Love Announces New Zealand Headline Tour This October. Five-date solo run across Aotearoa, with Tiki Taane joining for two special shows, ahead of Mike's run supporting Katchafire on their Revival World Tour across Australia. Hawai‘i roots reggae artist Mike Love returns to New Zealand this October for a five-date solo...
Presented by: Opus Orchestra These school holidays, Opus Orchestra, led by conductor Adam Maha and local legend Jeremy Hantler, invites tamariki and their whanau into a world where orchestral music becomes a playground. At the heart of this family concert tour is The Caretaker’s Guide to the Orchestra by Jeremy Holland-Smith, with a witty, warm...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: No Scrubs I'm sorry Ms. Jackson, I am for real. Can I Kick it? - 90s + 00s Hip Hop & RnB Party. Doors at 8:00pm - R18. Round up Ms Jackson and Jenny from the Block and Let’s Get It Started with a night of 90s + 00s Hip Hop and RnB...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Prime Productions Looking for the perfect Christmas, End of Year, Midwinter or Mid-year night out with a deadly difference? Time to put on your detective hat to "Witness the Drama, Solve the mystery, Win the Prize!" “Get in on the action” with the new ‘Killer Night Out’ murder mystery dinner show, featuring a...
Presented by: Screw Loose At Screw Loose ᴵⁿᶜ we are on a mission to represent many of the flavours of our wide, New Zealand electronic scene, whether we're nodding our heads to the unst unst, getting down and dirty to the dubstep, or bopping to our boybands. This time around we're going to be getting...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
You're invited to a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR...
FluroFest 2026 is taking over Jordan Field for an afternoon packed with colour, live music, food, sport, circus fun, bubbles, community activations and plenty of surprises. This year, you can even grab the mic and front a real live band with Bandaoke - with $1,000 in prize money up for grabs. Held alongside Mental Health...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Award-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating, heartfelt celebration of identity, love, and the healing rhythm of reggae. From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one-man band performing “good time music with old time style.” Inspired by the street performers of the 1930s–50s, he blends blues, early jazz, ragtime, and Western swing, delivering it live with harmonica, guitar, kick drum and hi-hat all played simultaneously!...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Celebrating the release of his highly anticipated second album Trouble, Louis Baker returns to the stage here in Tauranga. Over the past decade, Baker has established himself as one of New Zealand's most distinctive voices, captivating audiences with his rich blend of soul, jazz and modern R&B. From intimate venues...
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Tauranga Fringe Festival is a one-day extravaganza of strange creativity, alternative art, live music, Pasifika performance, puppetry, fashion, poetry, circus and everything gloriously in between. It's a realm where mind-bending artistic experiences are bestowed upon the community — a whirlwind affair where artistic visionaries showcase their talents, captivating audiences...
Opus Pocket Orchestra and Tauranga Arts Festival are joining forces to bring live music into the heart of the community, with a special focus on little listeners. These free 30-minute concerts are designed especially for tamariki aged 2–6 and their whānau, offering a joyful, interactive introduction to orchestral music. Held at Tauranga City Libraries, each...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Extra Lives is a live choose-your-own-adventure concert where the audience votes by phone to steer a funny, heartfelt Role-Playing Game-style story while the band performs the soundtrack in real time. Part concert, part comedy, part theatre and part game, the show turns the audience into the hero as every choice...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine is an authentic one-man band performing “good time music with old time style.” Inspired by the street performers of the 1930s–50s, he blends blues, early jazz, ragtime, and Western swing, delivering it live with harmonica, guitar, kick drum and hi-hat all played simultaneously!...
Presented by: Pop-up Marketeers We are super excited to be coming to Waihī Beach during Labour Weekend 2026. Sun 25th Oct 2026, Waihī Beach Community Centre, Beach Road from 10am – 3pm. Come along for a day of Healing, Nurturing the Mind, Body and Spirit. From: Healers and readers, Natural Health, Spiritual and Wellness Products,...
Elektrophoria – Tauranga Waterfront Elektrophoria is a boutique electronic music festival created by Euphoria Events, bringing together electronic music, high-quality production and a unique outdoor atmosphere in the heart of Tauranga. This edition marks an exciting new chapter for Elektrophoria as the event moves to Tauranga Waterfront, creating our biggest and most ambitious boutique festival...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Premiering here in Tauranga, Paris in the Rain is an hour-long piano-plus-electronic performance by New Zealand icon Michael Houstoun. He performs beloved French piano music set in an ephemeral, dream-like ambience, surrounded by the audience. This intimate music has been curated and sensitively immersed in glowing sonic landscapes by Ambient...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Premiering here in Tauranga, Paris in the Rain is an hour-long piano-plus-electronic performance by New Zealand icon Michael Houstoun. He performs beloved French piano music set in an ephemeral, dream-like ambience, surrounded by the audience. This intimate music has been curated and sensitively immersed in glowing sonic landscapes by Ambient...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Award-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating, heartfelt celebration of identity, love, and the healing rhythm of reggae. From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Award-winning artist Duane Forrest expertly blends Bob Marley’s music with powerful storytelling in a captivating, heartfelt celebration of identity, love, and the healing rhythm of reggae. From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Bold. Bilingual. Beautifully Māori. An extraordinary theatrical experience that will shimmer in your bones and ignite the fire within. Tāne Rore is a critically acclaimed bilingual theatre work inspired by the Māori atua of performing arts that weaves together haka, waiata, poetry, movement and heartfelt storytelling in a theatrical experience...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Seattle grunge legends Mudhoney return to New Zealand for the first time in over a decade, playing Totara Street, Mount Maunganui on Friday 30 October – their only Bay of Plenty show and a rare chance to see grunge royalty up close in Tauranga. For the first time in over a decade, Mudhoney return to...
Celebrate 10 years of the Pasifika Festival in the Bay! Join us for a vibrant celebration of Pacific culture, community, language and creativity, bringing together thousands of people from across the Bay of Plenty and beyond. Experience a full day of Pacific performances, music, dance, delicious food, arts and crafts, community stalls, STEAM activities...
Presented by: Astrolabe Brew Bar Astrolabe has had the best New Zealand music, cold beers and good times since ‘94. Music has always been a huge part of who we are and we’ve been privileged to host so many amazingly talented musicians and DJ’s over the past two decades. Enjoy live music every weekend from...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Enter Strange Phenomena, howl with the Hounds Of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights. Kate's not there, but you are. This award-winning cult cabaret pays glorious tribute to the music, fans and mythology of one of the most influential voices in pop music. “You don’t need to...
Presented by: Katikati Concert Band Join us on Sunday 1st November for our final concert of the year as we perform unforgettable themes from some of your favourite movies! From the intrigue of Da Vinci's code to a haunting melody from a missionary's oboe; from the whimsical world of a Japanese neighbour to pulling on...
This concert is a musical showcase which features students from the Toi Ohomai NZ Certificate in Music and NZ Diploma in Music. This concert celebrates the musicianship, song-writing, performance and production skills achieved by students from the Rotorua and Tauranga campuses throughout the year. $5 Entry, R18 Venue (ID Required) Facebook Event
