The First World War ended at 11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 1918. Read more
109 white crosses will be installed at dawn in the lead-up to Armistice Day. Read more
Come down to Gordon Spratt Reserve and help us celebrate our World Champion sevens teams. Read more
Commemorate Armistice Day at 11am on 11 November at Memorial Park, with two minutes silence, large-scale poppies and 109 white crosses and honour the fallen. Read more
Baycourt Presents is bringing seven Arts On Tour NZ Read more
This community market is a great morning out for the whole family! Read more
This Study Award carries on a tradition started by Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in 1993. The 2018 study award is offered to a female student who has enrolled to study a Toi Ohomai course in 2019. Read more
Two hours of adrenaline pumping entertainment suitable for the whole family!! Read more
An exhibition of stunning work in mixed media, stitch, textile dyeing, and metal sculpture, by local artists. Read more
Come along and learn how to identify invasive myrtle rust on our pohutukawa, kanuka, manuka and other native species. Read more
Abolish slavery with every step. Join us for the A21 Walk for Freedom Mt Maunganui Read more
Discover Matakana Island! Enjoy stunning views with interesting and varied terrain: farmland, hills, road and estuary. Read more
The Merchants of Bollywood features a cast of more than 40 performers direct from Film City Mumbai – the home of Bollywood Cinema. Read more
Join Mount Maunganui College in celebrating their talented students at its annual Performing Arts Awards 2018. All welcome. Read more
Celebrating Pasifika culture here in the bay, featuring local school performance groups and authentic food stalls. Read more
How to be a powerful parent without having to resort to praise and punishment! An evening of practical advice delivered in an inspirational way by Diane Levy. Read more
Atamira Dance Company’s PANGO combines dance, light & the live music of Shayne Carter & James Webster to create an extraordinary, raw, human performance that explores ‘Te Kore’ - the state of unlimited potential for being. Read more
In a concert with a similar format to our acclaimed Mario Lanza show in 2016, we look into the lives and music of many of the world’s greatest singers of all time including Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas, Pavarotti, Caruso and Mario Lanza. Read more
We’re opening the doors to our Oropi water treatment plant and Chapel Street wastewater treatment plant for a behind-the-scenes look at where our drinking water comes from, and where our wastewater goes. Read more
BOP Pride invite you to join us once again for a night of celebration, with chills, thrills, pizza and partying. Read more
Featuring original music and terrible choreography, Spot the Difference is a funny and thought-provoking musical-comedy about being Pasifika in Aotearoa (but also about how being racist is still kinda sucky). Read more
A corporate day of racing where teams can challenge their off-the-water rivals to a fun water competition. Read more
Be inspired, empowered and entertained at the Focus on Women Expo! Read more
Get dressed up and come down to Fraser Cove Shopping Centre to walk the Trick or Treat Halloween Trail and collect free treats. Read more
Two bored kids. One rainy day. And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat. Young and old alike will delight in this faithful adaptation of a classic book come to life before our very eyes. Read more
Fundraiser for 'Canine Friends Pet Therapy'. Dumpling? Drink? Dog? What more could you ask for?! Oh! Speakers and spot prizes too! Read more
Too hard to pick which films to see? We get it. This selection includes some of our most vibrant, fun and heart-warming shorts from New Zealand and around the world. Read more
Tauranga's new format fishing and boat show, for everything on, in and under the water. Read more
The talented students of STEPS Performing Arts will delight audiences of all ages with their production of DreamWorks – Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr. Read more
A complete Russian experience in one day! Read more
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to New Zealand with A Russian Triple Bill. This is the first time that the company have brought this stunning programme to NZ. Read more
Miscellany - there’s something for everyone in Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s final concert of 2018. Music ranging from late 18th century classical up to the 1920s encompasses a range of styles and sounds from Mozart and Beethoven to Nielsen and Kodály. Read more
Baypark is pleased to announce the Legendary Dionne Warwick and her Greatest Hits Tour. Part of the Baypark Concert Series Dionne Warwick will be performing in Tauranga for the very first time. Read more
Motor Neuron Disease fundraiser/walk along Matua's foreshore to raise awareness and support victims of this debilitating disease Read more
An immersive experience of sights and sounds and songs of the Great War. A journey for all ages, for one night only. Featuring the Tauranga Civic Choir and Tauranga City Brass. Read more
Come and view the beauty and diversity of our region's gardens and the creativity of our talented artists Read more
Bring down the family and take a walk around landscape designed gardens, view fascinating art pieces, listen to music, engage in workshops and much more... Read more
What do you call 6 women stranded on a mountain in the rain? Ridiculous! Or Social Climbers - just not to their faces! Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to Baycourt in November. Read more
We bring you our famous Christmas pantomime with a new twist on Cinderella! Read more
Circus, slapstick & magic combine in this special adventure for primary school aged children & families. Fantastical fun, with waterproof ponchos provided for those in the front row. Read more
Chainsaw juggling, walking on broken glass and other famous feats are performed along with the stories of how they came to be. Read more
Beautiful wood and woodcrafts - turning, carvings, scroll saw work, marquetry, toymaking - all on display & for sale together with working demonstrations, exhibition work, & trade stalls. Read more
We are all ‘Made’ & ‘Shaped’ by our love of dance! Come and join us for an afternoon of awesome dancing with performances. Read more
We are all ‘Made’ & ‘Shaped’ by our love of dance! Come and join us for an afternoon of awesome dancing with performances from our Rise dance public classes. Read more
New to our region? Come along on to find out about all the great services and lifestyle choices available for you! Read more
Inspired by Wearable Arts, this dynamic showcase of talent will provide the public with something very different and unique in Downtown Tauranga, celebrating Christmas and art through installation. Read more
The parade that heralds the start of the Christmas season, featuring colourful community floats, lively bands, marching teams, acrobatic groups and colourful characters. Read more
Join us to commemorate 125 years of women's suffrage with the launch of award-winning author Debbie McCauley's new bilingual children's picture book 'Eliza and the White Camellia: A Story of Suffrage in New Zealand'. Read more
A great way to kick-off the Triathlon season. Set in the idyllic setting of Mount Maunganui you can race either the Standard, Sprint or Super-Sprint races & for the kids the Splash'n'Dash. With something for everyone this race is a must do. Read more
Join Nanogirl, Boris, and CLAIR (Constantly Learning Artificial Intelligence Repository) for science & engineering as you have never seen them before. An action packed adventure with rockets, explosions and even a live tornado! Read more
Human spend approximately 6 months of their lives waiting in line, so KJ Studios transformed the wait into movement to show what we can do within those times. A fun family show featuring Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and more. Read more
The annual Carols on the Waterfront event returns this year to the city centre. Read more
New Zealand's premier endurance ironman race with a prize purse to match. Read more
Far from being “just another cover band” The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production featuring over 2 hours of live music, replica costumes, theatrical lighting/effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle. Read more
“A Night Before Christmas” returns in 2018 and will be the perfect way to welcome in Christmas. The Bay’s biggest free Christmas party will celebrate 22 years of Christmas joy and Festive fun. Read more
What better way to enjoy the Xmas break than entering this iconic Surf beach Triathlon. Then sit back and watch NZ's Elite Triathletes race. Read more
International cricket is the epitome of the NZ summer experience. It’s what we do. Read more
The Mount Festival of Multisport is a community sporting event offering an opportunity for all ages, abilities and fitness levels to be involved. Read more
A multi-event Ocean Swim with achievable distances for anyone aged 7 to 87! Part of the iconic Banana Boat NZ Ocean Swim Series. Read more
The amazing race for families! Read more
This is such a great event for all you Ladies out there. Come and take part in this event that will support you all the way from the start to finish. Read more
Gain inspiration and ideas, find solutions, improve your expertise, develop product knowledge as well as seeing what exhibitors are showcasing, who’s new in the region, and what is the latest in innovation and technology. Read more
Looking for a great way to wrap up your Triathlon season. Look no further than this iconic race. Read more
Step into the past with Johnny and June to a time when songs told a true story of life, love and heartache. This two-hour performance will have you singing laughing and crying out for more. Read more
Shortland Street - The Musical features iconic characters, stories from the classic era of NZ’s favourite TV show, and songs like ‘Stuck In A Love Triangle’, ‘Cliffhanger’ & ‘Not In Guatemala Now’. A warm-hearted musical comedy the whole family can enjoy. Read more