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: 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: 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...
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: 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: 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: 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 •...
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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 •...
Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Greerton Library Come along to hear our very own local artist, Margaret Harper, play a selection of enchanting music and song. Experience the beauty and sound of the harp, this most magical instrument, whilst you browse our collections. Find out more
Presented by: New Zealand Country Music Association The New Zealand Country Music Association through its 48 affiliated clubs, regional Awards, and Country Music Festivals actively promotes amateur singers and musicians to achieve their aspirations by providing concerts and competitions for them to be seen and heard. Seven separate competitions with 5 different categories, are held...
Presented by: New Zealand Country Music Association The New Zealand Country Music Association through its 48 affiliated clubs, regional Awards, and Country Music Festivals actively promotes amateur singers and musicians to achieve their aspirations by providing concerts and competitions for them to be seen and heard. Seven separate competitions with 5 different categories, are held...
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...
Presented by: Operatunity Daytime Concerts & Travel Step back in time to the golden era of rock 'n' roll with Fabulous 50s. Join us for a thrilling and nostalgia-packed musical journey as our singers and band present the hit songs that defined the optimism, romance, coolness, and charm of the 1950s. Get ready to be taken...
Presented by: Katikati Folk Club Double Duo evening - Nina Lane & Bryan Owens with an Alt-Folk,Blues/Jazz crossover. Pomahaka Tyne play Northumbrian, Scottish & Irish tunes as well as traditional and more recent songs from all round. Doors open at 7pm. Find out more
Presented by: Six Chairs Missing Productions Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience” Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as our talented Musicians faithfully recreates the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's unforgettable sound. From the haunting melodies...
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 •...
Presented by: Baycourt Community & Arts Centre By popular demand, New Zealand's beloved "Elder Statesmen" of music, The NZ Highwaymen, are extending their "Tour 25" announcing 5 shows in October 2025. After three highly successful tours in 2023, 2024, and 2025, which included 57 captivating performances, these legendary musicians are ready to enchant audiences once...
Presented by: Opus Orchestra Let Opus Orchestra take you on a journey of discovery into one of Beethoven’s greatest works. With guest conductor Brent Stewart as your musical guide, this concert invites you to experience Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in a way you’ve never heard before. In the first half, Brent and the orchestra will...
Presented by: Showtime NZ Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Tami Neilson is back in Tauranga—fresh from her US performances with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, and shows in Europe. 2025 has been a landmark year for Neilson, with invitations to perform at the Outlaw festivals, Merlefest, Willie’s Fourth of July Picnic, The Grand Ole Opry, a European tour,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie. The Carrus Crystal Palace will be transformed into a dazzling disco dream where the mirror ball spins, the beats are fierce, and the fashion is fabulous. Epic local DJ Ayesha teams up with powerhouse vocalist Lisa Tomlins to deliver a...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...
Presented by: Katikati Concert Band Join us from 4 pm on Saturday 25 October 2025 for a concert of classical favourites from Bach, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Greig, Holst and Gershwin (plus a couple of modern "classics" from Queen and Deep Purple!) Selections will include Brahms' Hungarian Dance, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite 1, Tchaikovsky's March from The Nutcracker and Gershwin's quirky Walking the Dog. Come...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Back by popular demand with a brand new song list of Greatest Hits, join this social sing along experience for an unforgettable night of iconic songs and sweet harmonies. Under the guidance of musical heavyweights Jason Te Mete and Rutene Spooner, audiences form two teams, learn some well-known anthems from...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Swing, swoon and sing with Rutene Spooner—the Māori Crooner—and Shea Kokaua in Aotearoa’s newest Vegas-style jazz tribute. Enjoy hits like Fly Me to the Moon, Luck Be a Lady, and local favourites like Poi E and Slice of Heaven. This cheeky duo channels the swing and swagger of the iconic...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...
Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...
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 •...
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: Tauranga Arts Festival CAR-A-OKE! is the opportunity to party with your friends and sing karaoke inside a parked van in the Festival Garden, and away from all your inhibitions. Step inside and be transported to this unique mobile karaoke party, packed with a full flashing light show and smoke machine! Hosted by our...
