Christmas in the city centre - Come and see the Gingerbread house Read more
Santa Claus is coming to town! Read more
Come and race Team NZ on the Olympic Sized speedwell Read more
The Tauranga Moana Bomb Comp is back for another year, do your biggest bomb off the wharf to win awesome prizes! Read more
Create, build and play with this fortnightly club for children aged 6-10 Read more
He Puna Manawa (Tauranga Library) - Nau kake mai, nau haere mai ki te Kawhe-whawhe! Come along and practice your te reo Māori skills, no matter your level Read more
Learning at the library has never been easier! We offer 20 minutes of free one-on-one digital assistance with one of our tech experts in your local library every week. Read more
A must-do event this summer with epic local markets, live music, food, free activities and more! Read more
‘Always be yourself, unless you can be a mermaid. Then be a mermaid instead.’ Read more
Join the hunt and let the Wunderboxes ignite your imagination like never before! Read more
Learn-to-skate programme for beginners of all ages - Coached by Tauranga Roller Skating Club's senior skaters and accredited coaches. Read more
'Midnight Sun, 2022' is a spectacular, immersive artwork by New Zealand artist Sara Hughes which will bring new life to Tauranga’s Willow Street bus shelter from June 2022. Read more
Do you need a hand to type out your CV? We’re here to help. Read more
Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s. Read more
Hit the beach from Friday 1 until Tuesday 19 December and create your best snowman sandcastle and go in the draw to win prizes! Read more
Calling all kids! This December take part in our Mount Mainstreet Christmas activities for the kids, we’ve got a scavenger hunt and a colouring competition Read more
Here's your Christmas shopping sorted. We can't think of a better gift than art! You know it too! Read more
Debbie Tipuna is a well-established trade published children’s author and illustrator, currently works as a children’s Librarian and is a cool Nana. Read more
Santa's grotto in Tauranga city centre! Read more
Shop consciously with veto's zero waste pop-up shop! Filled with the full range of veto cleaning products as well as a variety of other locally-made, sustainable homewares and gifts showcasing what amazing eco-friendly brands Tauranga has to offer. Read more
Join us for some friendly knitting and a good natter Read more
Join us for this exciting return of the New Zealand Festival of Squash to Tauranga! Read more
"Step into the magic of 'The White Rabbit Store's Christmas window! Guess this year's festive theme and discover the characters with a chance to win exciting prizes on Christmas Eve. Read more
Need help with your genealogy research? Read more
Need help with your genealogy research? We can help Read more
Come and enjoy a movie and cuppa with your friends at the library Read more
Come along to our drop-in sessions every Wednesday, for professional help with job searching, CVs, cover letters, interview techniques and more. Read more
Come join Margaret Harper as she plays a selection of serene and joyous seasonal music. Read more
Join the fun and festivities at this Christmas night market with all the bells and whistles! Read more
Free morning yoga on the waterfront with House of Yoga Read more
Read books, visit your library, win prizes | Reading Challenges for ages 0-18 Read more
Make special memories this Christmas while leaving the baking mess at home. Options for all ages and gluten-free gingerbread houses available. Read more
Join us for loads of fun at your local library these holidays. Read more
Turning Pointe Tauranga presents Labyrinth – The Ballet. A re-telling through dance of that famous movie we all loved. Read more
Prepare for an epic showdown as Auckland and Tauranga face off in the ultimate fishing competition, brought to you by Fishcoin and local fishing clubs – who will reel in the bragging rights? Read more
Join us to make a wind sock to catch the breeze Read more
Join us and team from The Photobooth Lady for a fun and free Christmas dress up photobooth in Red Square. Read more
Tauranga's biggest community Christmas concert is back! Held right here in Bethlehem - the home of Christmas! Read more
Static is a five-piece Alternative-Metal band from Hamilton. Their music consists of melodic verses and striking metal chorus, allowing the vocals to portray the sorrow and anger in the lyrics. Read more
Join our Christmas Market down the Mount Mainstreet, there will be a visit from Santa, free Christmas wrapping and workshop, plus all your favourite stall holders. Read more
International tennis hits Pāpāmoa this summer! Top athletes from around the world are in town, competing for more than $70,000 in prize money and official world tour rankings points. Read more
A community event to sing carols and learn about Christmas Read more
Book Club for Book Addicts. Read more
Join us in the library at lunchtimes to hear music and songs, in the lead up to Christmas! Read more
Build, create, and discover with our huge lego collection For ages 4+ only Read more
Come and explore our cool digi gadgets Read more
Join us to make a wacky bookmark to mark your page Read more
The Dance Institute Presents "Who Stole Christmas"?! Come along for a spectacular festive celebration as you encounter the many characters of whoville and their love of everything Christmas! Read more
Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix Read more
Join us for a fun family game night at Greerton Library Read more
Head on down to Tauranga's waterfront and see the spectacular collection of light sculptures Read more
Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga Read more
Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy Read more
Bring the children down to Red Square for Christmas face painting Read more
Head down to Wharf Street for some good vibes Read more
The Summer Carnival is back in Town- its free entry- open 6-10pm nightly for great family fun Read more
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui and the surf beach of the Mount, the iconic EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon returns for the 39th year. Read more
Get ready to dive into the action as we speed into Season 22 at the ultimate home of Speedway in Mount Maunganui. Read more
Dire Straits Legacy Tour + Nazareth and Hello Sailor | Tauranga Read more
Featuring an All-star international DNB line up plus loads of local artists, carnival rides, wild production, indoor and outdoor zones, silent disco plus loads more surprises. Read more
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends at one of Council’s free community celebrations. Enjoy live music, roving entertainment, food trucks, activities for the kids, fireworks and more! Read more
Coming to the Mount for New Years? We're cruisin' into Mount Maunganui to teleport you straight into the groovy vibes of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and the early 2000s for a mind-blowing countdown to 2024 - with no stoplights in our way! Read more
Aotearoa’s hottest summer festival, Bay Dreams releases line-up for January 2024, announcing headliners QUAVO, NLE Choppa, Yelawolf, Destroy Lonely, LUUDE and many more Read more
Surf Lifeguards and aspiring Junior Surf participants test their skills at the local Bay Of Plenty Summer Carnival Read more
Bring your children along to learn some circus skills in Red Square Read more
The Little Big Markets come to Tauranga Waterfront! Read more
Head down to Red Square for some good vibes on your lunch break. Read more
Kiwi music with a healing touch Read more
Meet the Northern Brave at our free open day! Read more
UK global-folk duo Mishra weave a tight web of intricate, Indian-influenced original music. Read more
Fun keva building challenges for the whole whānau Read more
Fun keva building challenges for the whole whanau Read more
A premium multisport festival in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Home to the iconic Tauranga Half ironman triathlon, AquaBike, Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon, and Pilot Bay Swim Read more
The Hot Spring Spas T20 Tauranga Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook pits New Zealand’s biggest sporting stars of rugby and cricket against each other in a high-intensity, hugely fun T20 cricket match at Bay Oval in Tauranga. Read more
Hailing from the leafy streets of Palmers Green in North London, if you fancy pop punk energy with a dash of Britpop with his signature whimsical lyrics, you are in for a treat. Read more
Learning to code for free has never been more fun! Read more
Join us for the January Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading. Read more
Join us at sunrise on low tide for our unique beach run/walk experience Read more
Russell Howard, is “one of the world’s top comedians” (Sunday Times) Read more
The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Read more
Te Whare Mauri Tau is a shared space, for creating, for sharing, for learning together through toi Māori and tikanga Māori Read more
Let the good times roll Tauranga - The Big Bike Film Night is heading to town Read more
Nau mai ki tēnei hōtaka reo Māori hei whakangahau i ngā nohinohi. Reo Māori storytime for under 5's. Read more
Nau kake mai, nau haere mai ki te Kawhe-whawhe! Come along and practice your te reo Māori skills, no matter your level Read more
Rhymes, songs and movement for under 1s. Read more
The Calley Homes Women’s Triathlon is an entry level Women’s only event that encourages participation of Women from 11 years of age and at any level of fitness and ability. Read more
Friends of the Tauranga City Libraries is an organisation for anyone who is interested in books, libraries, life and literacy. Read more
Free morning yoga on the waterfront Read more
Over three art-filled days, 80+ Bay of Plenty Artists welcome you into their art studios Read more
Need help with your genealogy research? Let us assist you Read more
Join us for the February Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading. Read more
Kiwi households throw out an average of over $1,500 worth of food every year. Come along and learn about why we waste food and how to stop it. Read more
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Read more
Aotearoa's finest family band returns to the stage in 2024! You’re in for an evening of lush harmonies, country geetar breaks, and delightful banter. Read more
Immerse yourself in three hours of popular Holi and Kirtan DJ music, live Bharatanatyam, Bhangra and Bollywood performances! Read more
The Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Tutus on Tour. Featuring excerpts from Swan Lake, Prismatic, Clay and so much more! Read more
Come along and get into dino discoveries with Dinosaur Darren and Rista the Raptor Handler Read more
A Tauranga Art Gallery Fundraiser Read more
Fresh from her ‘Global Country Music Artist’ CMA Award win in Nashville, Waimate born country pop artist Kaylee Bell is coming to Baycourt! Read more
The Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon is a community focused fun run/walk which traverses one of the Bay Of Plenty's most iconic natural attractions, Mauao (Mount Maunganui). Read more
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Marra Sprint Triathlon returns for the 37th year. Read more
The world is not going to stop producing, waste does not go away but stays in landfills designed to last 1,000 years! Come start or expand on your waste minimisation journey and learn easy and simple changes you can do that make a difference. Read more
Join us for the March Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading. Read more
Join us as we turn the Mount Main beach into a massive obstacle course! Read more
AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS NZ's MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off....and he's not here to f*ck spiders! That's right. Not even if they're dressed in a sexy spider nurse outfit. He just hasn't got the time. And neither do you. Read more
Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys. Read more
Over 50,000,000 Guy Fans Can’t Be Wrong. My name is Guy Montgomery and I'm still getting better. As seen on Thank God You're Here, Have You Been Paying Attention? and YouTube Read more
Australia's most anticipated men are heating up our city with Magic Men - Feel The Magic, showcasing their most talented men in a heart-stopping live performance. Read more
The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Tauranga in 2024 featuring an all new show. From the best of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Les Misérables’ to ‘Guys & Dolls’ and ‘South Pacific’ and many, many more classics! Read more
Enjoy a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, celebrating one of the worlds most iconic bands. Read more
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of adversity, broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Read more