Tauranga City Libraries presents well-loved New Zealand author Emma Stevens - writer of three popular memoirs about life with the Yup’ik Eskimos, in remote Western Alaska. Read more
Be entertained and enlightened with great conversation and inspirational insights from our fabulous special guests. Presented by Baycourt and Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival. Read more
Every wondered how to wear or tie a turban? Come along and learn about the meaning of the turban and get one tied yourself! Read more
Free week long event to celebrate NZ fashion week at Tauranga Libraries Read more
Leading pounamu artist, Lewis Tamihana Gardiner (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāi Tahu), will be exhibiting at Tauranga Art Gallery this winter. Read more
An immersive video installation and ceramic display arising out of an international indigenous collaboration between Kahnyen’kehàka artist Santee Smith and Ngai Tahu video/dance artist Louise Potiki Bryant. Read more
'Mātiro' is a retrospective of black and white photography from the 1970s -1980s by Kapua Joy Bennett (Ngāti Ranginui, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui). Read more
"Iconic" is a body of eight stunning artworks by Lisa Jepson that celebrates the timeless memories of New Zealand. Read more
Indian Ink Theatre Co bridges cultures and expands boundaries with this utterly disarming new comedy that seats the audience at the dining table and the kitchen bench in the back room of Krishnan’s Dairy. Read more
This will be a night market bursting with an aromatic mash-up of different Asian cuisines, buzzing with live music, plenty of hungry mouths to feed and beverages from the High Tide Tauranga Bar. Read more
A body of works that celebrates the journey of finding the way home life, discovering family, exploring culture and understanding identity. Read more
Come along to Tauranga Farmers Market, held every Saturday. You'll find delicious coffee, great entertainment and lots of fresh produce! Read more
Come explore Mount Maunganui for a running festival including a 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km options. Read more
Come along to the Mount Farmers Market, held every Sunday. You'll find great coffee, fresh produce and delicious foods. Read more
The 64th Tauranga Primary Schools’ Music Festival 2019 brings together 32 choirs over five nights from local Primary/Intermediate schools embracing this year’s theme ‘Songs From Movies’. From August 26-30. Read more
Find out how to guide your teenagers through the various career and study options available to them in the modern world. Read more
Featuring Richie and Gemma McCaw! Don't miss New Zealand’s superstar couple at Tauranga's ultimate corporate entertainment event! Read more
Sophie will bring her stunning voice and bigger than life personality to Our Place for a special one-off lunchtime performance to raise awareness for the 1 in 3 Kiwis affected by cancer. Read more
Join us for an annual event that's in celebration of a much-loved culture shared around New Zealand and the world. Read more
Wahine Tu, Wahine Toa! Low-cost and beginner level activities to help you get active. Read more
Join us in paying tribute to the merchant seamen who valiantly lost their lives in World War I and II. Read more
Come along to free events celebrating Tongan Language Week Read more
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Tauranga City! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going! Read more
Our Library Law series is back for another year. We are very excited about the addition of Chinese language sessions for our local Chinese community. All seminars are free. Read more
Join high performers from all industries to meet, learn and grow alongside presenting speakers at Dialogue 2019 - an innovative take on traditional business conferences. Read more
Trianja - meaning ‘threefold’, or ‘the three pure ones’. A variety show of a different kind, from Burlesque to Lyra, aerial skills to comedy and everything in between. Presented by: EmJay Productions Ltd. Read more
Tauranga City Councils worm farming workshop, get all the equipment and education required to start your very own worm farm at home. Read more
Head along to The Little Big Markets at Coronation Park for a range of delicious food, interesting stalls and live music. Read more
Let's get a massive group of people and dogs together and all go for a walk at the same time - surrounded by dogs. Read more
Supporting a talented and creatively diverse community with a unique social and environmental conscience. Read more
Join the Tauranga Jazz Society Jam band with special guests Kate Martin (vocals), the Cleanwood Horns, Brian Geoghan (cornet) & Woody Woodhouse for a memorable afternoon of Jazz, Dixieland and swing. Read more
Tauranga Musical Theatre presents Wicked, the Broadway sensation set in the Land of Oz. Read more
Catch the best men's and women's regional teams throughout the country battle it our for bragging rights as the nations best. Read more
Looking for an insight into the world of authors, illustrators, editors, publishers, printers and retailers? Come along to our Information Slam and listen to the experts! Read more
Downton Abbey is heading to the big screen! Enjoy a glass of bubbles or juice and some popcorn to munch on. Read more
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Tauranga! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going! Read more
The Top Dog Film Festival is back and you'd be barking mad to miss it. After a sell-out first year, the Top Dog Film Festival returns with a carefully curated program of canine-themed films. Read more
Greerton Village's annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, 21 September. Read more
Ditch your fuel guzzler on World Car Free Day Read more
A visual extravaganza which is, quite simply, out of this world. Read more
Bay of Plenty’s first dedicated Vegan festival, we proudly showcase a curated selection of vegan food, fashion and more from around New Zealand. Read more
Whether you are a local or a newcomer to the community, the New to the Bay Expo will have something for you! Read more
Multicultural Tauranga, Ethkick 2019 Football Tournament, bringing people together through sport. Read more
The BNZ Battle of the Bays is set to be an exciting match up as the Magpies travel to Tauranga with the Macrae-Shelford Cup as last seasons winners. Read more
The Ledlenser Trails In Motion Film Tour brings a collection of the finest trail and ultra-running films to passionate audiences around the world. Read more
Imperfect Offering is delighted to present The Music of Leonard Cohen. Featuring Cohen's greatest hits including "Suzanne", "Bird on the Wire", his best-known song "Hallelujah", plus music from his astonishing last album, "You Want It Darker”. Read more
The NZCMA proudly presents the 40th Entertainer of the Year Awards. Two sessions: 1pm matinee featuring Dennis Marsh and 7pm evening show featuring the Topp Twins. Single session and dual session tickets available. Read more
Catch the Volcanix and Steamers in this Double Header in the last round robin game of the season as they take on their Manawatu counterparts. Read more
Following their sold-out Tauranga debut in 2018, Postmodern Jukebox will return to Baycourt in October 2019. Read more
TCSC Productions is excited to present its thrilling new contemporary dance production FLYING HOPE - a story focusing on Hope and her teenage years looking at her struggles and how she overcame them to become the encouraging person she is today. Read more
A world class festival, held in Tauranga, designed to engage and inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Read more
Waipuna Hospice presents Shane Cortese and the Class of '58 who will engage you in a performance of sensational rock ‘n roll entertainment. Featuring brilliant guitarist Chet O’Connell. Read more
Urban Dance presents Alice in Wonderland; A street dance version of the classic tale which will showcase the diverse work of local choreographers and 120 dancers from The Urban Dance Studios training out of Tauranga, Papamoa and Arataki. Read more
The Bay of Plenty Home Show returns celebrating 10 years of building dreams in the Bay of Plenty. Read more
Guided by German-Japanese conductor Jun Märkl, this concert features NZ composer Kenneth Young’s work Te Mapouriki plus music by Mozart, Strauss, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. Read more
A multi-award-winning family show that's melted hearts around the world. Be swept up in the mayhem that is the larger-than-life ‘elegant buffoon’ Tom Flanagan, as one man’s life is flipped upside-down by the lonely, dust-covered world that surrounds him. Read more
A pre-eminent singer and performer, Reb has for years been the musicians’ secret. Adam McGrath (The Eastern) describes her as Lucky Strike-cool and Jameson’s-raw, with a voice born of fire and river run, mountain strong and feather soft. Read more
New Zealand’s beautiful diversity will be showcased at this year’s Tauranga Arts Festival. Featuring a everything from theatre to music, dance to comedy, circus to speakers and more – get ready for a rollicking 10 days and nights of astounding arts! Read more
Formed 1990, Scotland's Shooglenifty bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences. Sponsored by Holland Beckett Law. Read more
Staged between heaven and hell, LIMBO is dirty and dangerous stuff, whisking audiences into a sinister netherworld of jaw-dropping contortion, gut-churning aerial acrobatics, mind-boggling illusions and fiery flames hot from Dante’s inferno... Read more
A Synthesized Universe is an immersive experience combining live music with custom animation, video manipulations, and a flight through the known universe which makes for a truly multi-sensory experience. Read more
This workshop explores the range of forms and approaches possible when writing for this multifaceted age group. Kate De Goldi hopes participants leave with a new appreciation of the 9-13 reader and some fresh ways of thinking about how to write for them. Read more
The 25th NZ Mini Nationals coincides with Mini’s 60th birthday. See classic and new Minis compete at the Show & Shine and vote for People’s Choice to win prizes. Read more
For this special acoustic show Greg Copeland pays his dues to the originals and forefathers of the Blues from the deep South of the USA, channelling the spirit into his own material and style. Read more
Want to write fiction, but don’t know about the publishing process? No problem. To make your journey less painful, Catherine Robertson offers to let you in on all the mistakes during her 5-year mission to get a book in print. Read more
Eight counts of unlawful entry using imagination, five counts of reckless use of Maori mythology, four counts of possession and cultivation of Shakespeare, and one count dangerous operation of a voice class... Read more
Accompanied by Tami’s brother and long-term co-writer/collaborator Jay Neilson, the Big Boss Mama will bring her extensive songbook to Tauranga Moana. In an up-close and personal show, fans can experience the songs acoustically, as they were written. Read more
Mr Red Light tries to rob a bank and fails miserably, ending up in a pie shop dealing with three uncooperative hostages and the world’s worst police negotiator. Slapstick, the meaning of life, falling in love –the pie shop is where anything can happen. Read more
John Wright launched his debut 10-track album Red Skies at a concert in Motueka in 2017 last year, touring with the Sou’Westers and his collection of insightful songs and stories about travelling as an international cricketer and coach. Read more
The hilarious unfiltered truth on parenting, courtesy of Wellington blogger Emily Writes’ best-selling book 'Rants in the Dark'. Honest, authentic and laugh-out-loud funny. Read more
When Mama discovers a mischievous chicken invading her flourishing veggie garden her first instinct is to reach for the spade. But what starts out as a skirmish over the silverbeet develops into an unlikely friendship. Read more
NZ's Nadia Reid has attained global success from her first two albums. With sell-out shows in Auckland, London and Melbourne, and record three under her belt, Nadia is a rising star not to be missed. Nadia and band will be joined by Motte (Anita Clark). Read more
Wild Dogs Under My Skirt will challenge your perceptions of culture, life and love. Based on Tusiata Avia's provocative and unapologetic poetry, this is a play that explores power, politics, racism, sex, abuse and life between cultures. Read more
Milly Tabak and The Miltones are masters of blending modern blues-rock with the nostalgia of a vIntage record collection. The Auckland five-piece have been turning heads with their powerful stage presence and moody melodies since forming in 2014. Read more
Wilson Dixon is a comic who delivers with careful listening – and rewards his audience with buckets of smiles. Wilson Dixon’s latest show, What a Country! delivers cleverly crafted songs that reward the attentive ear! Read more
A Speakers Programme Day Pass allows you to attend all sessions at the Carrus Crystal Palace on either Saturday 2 November or Sunday 3 November. Read more
Marilyn Waring talks to MP Chlöe Swarbrick about her 2019 autobiography recounting her years in parliament. Read more
Join parenting writers Emily Writes and Dr Renee Liang, paediatrician and co-author of the 2019 book, 'When We Remember to Breathe', as they talk to Tracey Slaughter. Emily and Renee are each mother to two young children. Read more
Traversing anxiety and depression is a daily reality for more people than we ever know. Headlands: New Stories of Anxiety editor Naomi Arnold, fantasy/horror writer Lee Murray, and actor/playwright Victor Rodger share their stories with Dr Renee Liang. Read more
Tracey Slaughter talks to second-youngest NZ MP to ever be elected Chlöe Swarbrick; Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien, and award-winning NZ Herald columnist Rachel Stewart about the cost of their courage to be themselves in public life. Read more
A weekend of exhilarating windsurfing action with some of New Zealands top sailors competing. Read more
Join award-winning journalist Mary Holm as she discusses her 2018 book 'Rich Enough? A Laid-Back Guide For Every Kiwi' which helps readers get their money sorted, while also considering the fascinating relationship between money and happiness. Read more
Rotorua’s Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre founder Debbie Stewart, MNZM, talks with with fellow falconer and hawker, award-winning columnist & ex-farmer Rachel Stewart to discuss New Zealand’s extraordinary birds of prey and the challenges they face. Read more
Join Brannavan Gnanalingam, Renee Liang, and Victor Rodger, as they talk to Scott Campbell about the cultural and social impacts of being ‘different’. Read more
Aimed at 16-35 year olds, this conversation will focus on why getting savvy with your money is important. New Zealand’s leading financial communicator Mary Holm will discuss with Rosie Dawson-Hewes. Questions from the floor essential! Read more
Scott Campbell discusses climate change with climate scientist Dr James Renwick, Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick; business journalist Rod Oram; BOP Regional Council’s Namouta Poutasi; and environmental campaigner/ex-farmer Rachel Stewart. Read more
The Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns to Baycourt Swan Lake. Presented in two acts, this masterpiece ballet follows the original storyline, with subtle revisions and variations introduced by Artistic Director Gediminas Taranda. Read more
Melbourne Cup in our own backyard charity fundraiser Read more
Mr G coming ‘home’ for first solo exhibition Read more
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Tinman Triathlon returns for another year. The event will host the national standard distance and para-tri championships. Read more
Show you support for the sufferers and families of this debilitating disease and enjoy walking some of Tauranga's finiest foreshore. Read more
Join Nanogirl and her trusty lab assistant Boris as they engineer their way through a new adventure all about the science of sound. Packed with experiments, explosions and laughs, see science and engineering come to life right before your eyes. Read more
Night Fever is jetting into town to recreate the Bee Gee’s 1997 One Night Only Las Vegas concert experience. Over two hours of live entertainment, state-of-the-art lighting, digital display screens, impeccable sound and a handpicked international cast! Read more
Stage Right Trust presents a classic kiwi comedy about a group of local blokes down on their luck who decide a male strip show is the perfect way to make some quick cash! Book now for an awesome night out for all! Recommended age: 16+ Read more
A pop-rock musical based on the movie of the same name Read more
Don't just dance, move the world! Read more
If you are looking for the Triathlon race that has it all, then the EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon at Mount Maunganui is the race. This Iconic race has been on the Calendar since 1985, making it one of NZ’s oldest races. Read more
The Mount Festival of Multisport returns Read more
A social night run event comprising of the main half marathon distance 21km, 14km and 7km events run over the flat sealed roads of Mount Maunganui. Read more
The Generation 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
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Marra Sprint Triathlon returns for the 33rd year. This is an event for the entire family! Read more