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We believe Tauranga should be known for all of the facets that make it amazing, and so First We Eat combines all the ingredients of a good time. Read more
A not-for-profit music festival about mental health, finding hope and choosing life. Read more
Celebrate Waitangi Day at The Historic Village with Maori arts & cultural performances, live music, free workshops and much more! Read more
Come and relax under the stars with your friends and family and a great movie. Read more
Tauranga Art Gallery presents a major new site-specific commission and exhibition for the entry atrium gallery by artist JK Russ, titled Hard Sell Future. Read more
Tauranga Art Gallery's newest exhibition in The Cube Gallery is Matthew Couper's 'Isolation Paintings'. Read more
A coming-of-age pop-rock musical for anyone that has been 13! Read more
REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED. Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is bringing Auckland's Massive Company back to Tauranga to deliver a free, four-day, foundations performing arts workshops. Open to people 15-25 years old, no experience necessary. Read more
"Nobody Cooks On Friday's" Read more
Welcome to Baypark Speedway – The Southern Hemisphere's Fastest Traffic Jam. Read more
A huge range of local suppliers bringing the best of the Bay's produce to the city. Read more
This ancient art form brings people together! Read more
The Battle of the BBQs is about bringing Kiwis together for the BBQ cook off of the year! Read more
Bringing the best of the Bay's produce to downtown Mount Maunganui. Read more
An opportunity to explore the he Battle of Pukehinahina - Gate Pa and it's importance for all of us living in Tauranga today. Read more
Smashing through the barriers of the conventional and carving a path for himself, Macky has turned the heads of some of the industries biggest players; to become one of the most promising and spectacular artists in drum and bass music today. Read more
The best low-impact workout - you won't even know you are breaking a sweat! Read more
Playing in a social sports league is a great way to keep fit, socialise and generate some friendly rivalry. Read more
A memorable weekend of Brazilian dance and community. Read more
Roll up ,Roll up, Circus Aotearoa is in town. A circus show for everyone. Read more
Welcome to BayPark Speedway – The Southern Hemispheres Fastest Traffic Jam. Read more
Come together at dawn to reflect and learn about the Treaty of Waitangi as Tauranga Moana honours 181 years since the first historic signing this Waitangi Day. Read more
Fancy having a chat about your family tree? Want to learn to use the library's genealogy databases or perhaps you need some assistance with your research? Read more
Join The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two, featuring Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison, Chris Powley and Andre King as they celebrate and recreate the magic of the Kiwi phenomenon, the original Howard Morrison Quartet. Read more
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's. Read more
Our flagship networking event of the summer - do not miss out on the fun! Read more
Our festival is a boutique celebration of food, entertainment and Craft Gin - distilled from a small number of artisan producers. Read more
You're invited to join a conversation, to discuss the well-being and the health of women in today's rapidly changing world. Read more
The children's ward at Tauranga Hospital are hosting a charity ball to raise money to buy a much needed sensory trolley costing around $9000. Read more
The Four Seasons as famously depicted by Vivaldi alongside Piazzolla’s South American angle – a seasonal chamber concert with a difference presented by Bay of Plenty Symphonia. Read more
Internationally renowned tenor Simon O’Neill joins forces with veteran musical theatre baritone Tim Beveridge and much-loved pop diva Jackie Clarke for a sparkling evening of gorgeous music on Valentine’s Day. Read more
Don't settle for supermarket flowers this Valentine's Day. Do a fun workshop with someone you love. Make a dessert treat box filled with cookies, cupcakes and other goodies to share. Read more
Bargain plants to grow your collection Read more
Drawing fun for kids who love art and drawing for ages 9-13. Read more
NEW DATE | Songwriters Nadia Reid & Holli Fullbrook (Tiny Ruins) are hitting the road together in Springtime for REID & RUINS – an expansive double headline tour across Aotearoa, where they will play songs from their respective albums – solo & together. Read more
Immerse yourself in the joyful dancing and tossing of all the colours of the rainbow! Read more
S.O.S Sounds Of Summer ft. BODY OCEAN (NZ and NL) House, Techno and DNB. 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 & at any level of fitness and ability. Read more
Oceans’ 21, the premier Under 14 Surf Life Saving event. Oceans’ has had a proud history of being not only the largest Junior Surf Life Saving Event in New Zealand, but the most competitive. Read more
An event not to be missed - loads of information and entertainment, and tastings for all! Read more
A free-to-attend celebration of all things surf, featuring boards and shapers, local vendors, food and drink, and live music. Read more
Free community awareness day. Building tomorrow's leaders today. Read more
Ninety-two teams have registered to play in age groups from 35 - 65 plus at the biggest domestic hockey tournament on Hockey NZ's calendar each year. Read more
A free evening of talks for motorcyclists, by the experts and personalities from the Shiny Side Up Bike Fest Read more
The RNZB’s Tutus on Tour is a chance for ballet lovers to indulge their passion for dance in regional theatres across Aotearoa. This enchanting summer programme, with two familiar favourites and two brand new ballets, has something for everyone. Read more
Free entry, family friendly fun!!! Read more
Experience the rival revival as Australia play the BLACKCAPS at Bay Oval! Read more
Reading, fun, games and much more for 5-11 year old's Read more
The women behind the most powerful men in the world take centre stage. While Sophia & Hélène’s husbands, Presidents of the United States and France, cross diplomatic swords the real fireworks are down the hall where they are trapped together. Read more
Beach Volleyball National Tournament - 4th event of the 2021 G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour Read more
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Marra Sprint Triathlon returns for the 34th year. This is an event for the entire family. Read more
From the producers of the smash hit show Celtic Illusion, comes Celtica - a high octane modern Irish Dance show staring an elite troupe of dancers, including stars of Riverdance and Celtic Illusion. Prepare to be mesmerized. Read more
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you. Read more
NEW DATE | Heath Franklin's Chopper returns to Baycourt with his brand new show The Silencer! Panic, terror, stupidity, crisis; Everyone is crazy, everyone has an opinion, everyone is wrong. Get ready for Chopper because he’s done suffering fools! Read more
In celebration of new material, Marlon Williams will treat audiences to a full solo performance unearthing some early material, beloved album songs and an introduction to some sparkling new works. Read more
THE WIGGLES are coming to perform at Baycourt in March! Don't miss Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony singing and dancing with all their Wiggly Friends; Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Shirley Shawn the Unicorn! Read more
Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. LEAVING JACKSON The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show will have you singing, laughing and crying for more. Read more
How did we get here? How do we find our way through this? And exactly who are we again? Read more
Calling all super heroes in the community. It’s time to dust off your masks and capes for the Waipuna Hospice walk/run to honour, remember, and celebrate the heroes in our lives – both past and present Read more
The National Youth Jazz Competition showcases the very best emerging jazz players from secondary schools across New Zealand. Make sure you get along and support our jazz stars of the future. Read more
The 58th National Jazz Festival presents a fantastic programme of events in Tauranga at Easter, showcasing performances from some of the best jazz musicians in Aotearoa. Think Jazz. Think Easter. Think Tauranga. Read more
The world-famous New Zealand Army Band is returns to entertain and impress with their dynamic Big Band playing swing, jazz, funk and pop. A concert not to be missed! Read more
Ben Wilcock & The Jelly Rolls are joined by saxophonist Roger Manins in a special one-off Festival performance. Enjoy high energy, swinging renditions of jazz standards, plus original material from both Manins and The Jelly Rolls’ catalogue. Read more
Steve Carlin will have you swooning with his lush style and smooth vocals as he brings to life the songs of the magical swing era. He teams up with the internationally acclaimed Rodger Fox Big Band to showcase a one-night-only performance. Read more
In this tour-de-force one-woman show, Linda Lee Thomas (Mrs Cole Porter) candidly recounts, through song and story, her life’s journey with Cole Porter. A one-act theatrical and musical show featuring some of Cole Porter’s best loved songs. Read more
The Kiwi Jazz Legends and the Auckland Jazz Orchestra celebrate the music of pianist, composer, educator and broadcaster Phil Broadhurst MNZM MPhil. Join Phil’s wife Julie Mason as she leads the Kiwi Jazz Legends performing Phil’s favourite standards. Read more
Swim around Leisure and Rabbit Islands Easter Weekend 2021! Read more
For the first time at the National Jazz Festival, the Bay of Plenty Symphonia will jazz it up with Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington. Featuring BOP Symphonia MD/Conductor Justus Rozemond and piano soloist Soomin Kim. Read more
Kevin Field’s Supergroup brings together a great team of master musicians including saxophonists Nathan Haines, Lewis McCallum and guitarist Keith Price - all respected bandleaders in their own right. Read more
WHITE FERNS to host World Champions Australia Read more
The Stetson Group brings you YESTERDAY ONCE MORE a unique new musical revue from Las Vegas that celebrates the music of THE CARPENTERS, ABBA, The MAMAS AND PAPAS and 5th DIMENSION. Two hours of non-stop hits. Read more
Hands on scrollsaw workshop tutored by NZ leading exponent of this woodworking craft (Jacob von Holzen) Read more
World of Musicals brings the very best, colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics to life, all performed by an internationally star-studded cast presenting the audience with nightly entertainment at the highest level. Read more
Parris Goebel presents The Royal Family Dance Crew, touring New Zealand in 2021 and stomping onto the Baycourt Addison Theatre stage for the very first time! This is one show you don’t want to miss. Book your seats NOW – CROWNS UP! Read more
Join the NZ String Quartet and acclaimed performers Ipu Laga’aia, Chris McRae, Sophie Morris, Rutene Spooner, and Laughton for a night of operatic classics from Nessun Dorma through to pop classics. Read more
Failed wannabe rock star Dewey Finn decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band while also learning what it means to "rock". Read more
A two-day Speaker Series designed to inspire, engage and connect business women in the Bay of Plenty. Read more
In 2021, the Pink Floyd Experience returns to Baycourt with a show dedicated to playing albums 'Animals' & 'The Wall' in their entirety. Two legendary albums performed by a group of ten amazing musicians. Read more
The Tauranga Armageddon Expo is back with two days of gaming, cosplay, anime, collectables, comics, amusements, celebrity guests, movies, television, music and more! Read more
Rachel Weston and Rebecca Larson, talk about their journeys to becoming published picture book authors. Read more
This is your chance to have a 10-minute, 1-1 conversation with one of our fantastic children’s authors or illustrators. Read more
Part of The Past and the Curious series of talks at Tauranga City Libraries. Nga Wahi Rangahau/Research Collections on the first floor of Tauranga Library. Free, no booking necessary. Read more
So no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons one of TV’s all-time greatest shows in the hit New York and Las Vegas show Friends! The Musical Parody. Read more
Check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles. Read more
Unfortunately due to COVID-19, Tu Meke Tui! Live on Stage has been postponed until 2021. New dates will be advertised soon. If you cannot attend the new dates please contact Ticketek: 0800 842 538 | online@ticketek.co.nz Read more
Following their sell-out 2019 performances of Swan Lake, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company returns to Baycourt to perform a double bill, Tchaikovsky's much-loved 'The Nutcracker' & 'Don Quixote'. Read more
Direct from Australia, Showtime invites you to dance your way into a time warp of 70’s disco dance floor thrillers and timeless heartfelt rock ballads with The Bee Gees Night Fever! Read more