Christmas in the city centre - Come and see the Gingerbread house Read more
Santa Claus is coming to town! Read more
Almost half a million Kiwi kids have given it a try and now it's your turn! Read more
Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled celebration of the International Day of Disabled Persons from 10am-1pm, Sunday 3 December at Mount Drury - Hopukiore. 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
Join us for fun and fitness on skates with our new Skate Fit Classes! Read more
Nau mai ki tēnei hōtaka reo Māori hei whakangahau i ngā nohinohi. Reo Māori storytime for under 5's. 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
The second hilarious comedy in the Hardcase Hotel series! 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
A celebration of the vibrant jazz sounds of Central and Southern Africa! Read more
With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill returns with a new show, Thoughtifier Read more
Free morning yoga on the waterfront Read more
Rhymes, songs and movement for under 1s. Read more
Free outdoor cinema on Tauranga Waterfront for the family to enjoy Read more
KJ Studios presents to you ‘The Pursuit of Happiness.’ What is ‘happiness’ and where do we all find it? KJ Studios takes you on a journey of life highs and lows, searching for life most simple, yet confounding emotions. 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
Action-packed 5-aside rugby on sand at Mount Main Beach - it's the game you know, but not as you know it! Read more
Join us for the first pocket sized play activity - Christmas letter writing and badge making Read more
An exciting event, hosting the North Island Super Saloon Champs! Read more
The Hits Bay of Plenty is stoked to announce that Christmas Movie in the Park with Pacific Toyota is back for 2023! Come celebrate the beginning of the festive season with us and give back to our community at the same time. Read more
Moving Forces of Society (MFOS) is a trailblazing new ensemble formed in 2023 that showcases the vibrant, cosmopolitan alternative music scene thriving in Tauranga. Read more
Brett Stanley is an Australian-born underwater photographer and cinematographer based in Los Angeles, California. Read more
Omanawa Falls Power Station (1915-1998), the first underground hydro-electric power station in the Southern Hemisphere Read more
Free, family friendly celebration of the Christmas story with carol singing, live band and entertainment. Read more
Te Whare Mauri Tau is a space for creating, for sharing, for learning together through toi Māori and tikanga Māori. Read more
After his sold out International ‘Cheers to that!’ tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand new show ‘Happy Hour’. Read more
Come and enjoy a movie and cuppa with your friends at the library 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
Do you like to play with robotics! Are you techno crazy? Come check out some of the digital technology the library has to offer. Read more
Free morning pilates on the waterfront with The Pilates Fix Read more
Come along to hear about the amazing things we have in 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
A baby goes through around 5,500 nappy changes in their first 2 and a half years making using single use options very costly. Read more
Come join us for a couple hours of fun sharing some low waste Christmas ideas, make your own decoration and learn the Japanese art of Furoshiki Read more
Join us to learn about Gut health which impacts our entire system and wellbeing. Tiffany will share practical tools and tips to try with your family along with how to make your own fermented food demonstration Read more
Award winning Kiwi singer song writer Merv Pinny and his band has a fun show lined up for you, from funky Rock and Blues that make you want to dance to easy listening ballads with pop country feel and one of the most versatile acts in 23 Read more
Free lunchtime yoga with House of Yoga Read more
Join the students from Gillian Moore School of Dance on their journey Down the Yellow Brick Road. Accompany Dorothy as she meets many colourful characters on her adventure to the wonderful land of Oz. Read more
After taking the Twirly Tour across Australia throughout 2023, Emma Memma is delighted to finally be boarding her Green Plane to New Zealand in December with her friends Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly and Waffles The Wombat! Read more
Seaside Sippers and Tauranga Events are proud to bring you a Christmas Wine Tasting night! Read more
Join us for a special evening to hear from three fabulous women talk about what inclusivity means to them. Read more
Hanwho is a solo live electronic act with soulful harmonies, dubby reggae bass and dreamy soundscapes. Enjoy raw acoustic Roots and Blues with a side of Skank. Read more
Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is an annual community focused Christmas fundraising event. Read more
Bring down the family and enjoy this week's Pocket Sized Play activity - Give it a Go Circus Read more
Get your Christmas Cheer on with this iconic Tim Burton Christmas classic screening at The Village Community Cinema! 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
The first ever Omokoroa Christmas Carols in the Park Read more
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 and more! Read more
A Tribute to Neil Diamond Read more
The Little Big Markets come to Tauranga Waterfront! Read more
Need help with your genealogy research? 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
Turning Pointe Tauranga presents Labyrinth – The Ballet. A re-telling through dance of that famous movie we all loved. Read more
Join us for loads of fun at your local library these holidays. 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
The Tauranga Moana Bomb Comp is back for another year, do your biggest bomb off the wharf to win awesome prizes! Read more
Join in for some Potion Play with Boho Candle at this week's free Pocket Sized Play 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
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
Head on down to Tauranga's waterfront and see the spectacular collection of light sculptures 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
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
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
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
Head down to Red Square for some good vibes on your lunch break. Read more
UK global-folk duo Mishra weave a tight web of intricate, Indian-influenced original music. Read more
Book Club for Book Addicts. 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
Join us for the January Rainbow Reads Book Club and share what you're reading. 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
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
Over three art-filled days, 80+ Bay of Plenty Artists welcome you into their art studios 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
A Tauranga Art Gallery Fundraiser 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
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