Come explore Mount Maunganui for a running festival incorporating 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km options. Read more
A talk by guest speaker Joseph McAuley about the locations and history of the springs in Tauranga City centre, and the potential solutions to restore them. Read more
The unique flavour of the Seriously Good Food Show is back! Read more
Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical giant-scale glow-in-the-dark puppet show! Join Kina on a journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. Read more
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga presents exhibitions, new online video interviews with artists Todd Couper and Te Marunui Hotene discussing his 'Poutama' mural in the gallery, and lots more activities for the whanau! Read more
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pukega Whakaata presents a series of online guided talks by guest curator Maria Brown on the exhibition "Bill Sutton: A Good Idea". Read more
For students aged 16+. This online programme provides the chance to apply learning and skills to real-world issues that will have tangible community impact. Read more
If you are looking to take your writing to the next level, then entering a writing competition can provide that extra impetus to refine your work. Read more
Amazing, creative - 30 knitted trees in Greerton Village now. Read more
Have you ever wanted to use oil paints but have found it a bit daunting? Join his course and be shown the fundamentals of this great medium and get on with your oil painting practice with a new self confidence. Read more
Soak to the sound of music concerts featuring iconic kiwi artists, classic rock legends, and indie-pop sounds on the big screen. Read more
Schools bring their best dance to the stage performing their hearts out, competing for Regional titles and a place at the Grand Finals - a unique showcase for the whole family to enjoy! Read more
So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the 1-day Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge? 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
Splash your way into shape with Aqua Zumba at the Mount Hot Pools. Read more
Come along to weekly board games hangout at Our Place on Thursdays. Read more
Come and play board games at Papamoa Library every Thursday 2-4pm. Read more
Attention foodies! Taste Tauranga 2020 is back from the 14 - 30 August... Book now. Read more
The Blues Brothers musical world premiere will debut in August right here in Tauranga! Read more
A fun, informative look at traditional oil painting techniques and methods for everyone, from the absolute beginner to exhibiting artists. Read more
Come walk the 100 years of Olympic Pride Path and have some fun in our Mini Olympics event with MoreFM. Read more
In our free winter classical concert, Bay of Plenty Symphonia is on track to triumph over all the difficulties of Covid-19. Read more
Devilskin are excited to announce a New Zealand wide tour to support their chart-topping new album RED! Read more
Classic board games for adults at Greerton Library. Read more
Melt the weeks stress away with a soak in our heated Hydrotherapy Pool. Read more
Learn to talk with Spanish speakers. Read more
Join us for a library talk on "How to avoid scams and stay safe online" by Deb Jamieson from Westpac. Read more
The Stormwater Conference Committee welcomes you to the annual Stormwater Conference, being held from 26 – 28 August in sunny Tauranga. Read more
Attend our longest-running and most popular workshop to become inspired and entertained about ways you can minimise waste in your home whilst babies are around! Read more
Learn about NZ's leading cause of blindness, affecting 1 in 7 people over the age of 50, at this free public event on macular degeneration. Read more
Just a week into the much anticipated 2020 Blindspott tour it was stopped short as NZ went into lockdown. Now they’re back with a vengeance and frothing to get out there for their loyal fans, who’ve been nothing short of amazing! Read more
A fun, informative look at traditional painting techniques and methods for everyone, from the absolute beginner to exhibiting artists. Read more
Library Law Series is back! All seminars are free and open to anyone to attend. Read more
The New Zealand String Quartet is celebrating Beethoven's 250th birthday! Beethoven: Virtuoso follows Beethoven's evolution from the bold virtuosity of his earlier works through to the incredible storytelling of the late quartets. Read more
Join us for games, music, inflatables and dedicated party hosts at Greerton Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Read more
A huge range of gourmet street food and food truck vendors, as well as a curated selection of stallholders for you to peruse... you won't be short of things to do. Read more
PROJECT is a Hip Hop Crew Dance Competition for youth who have a passion for Urban Street Dance. Enjoy crews from all over New Zealand take to the floor and battle it out for over $5,000 in prize money. Read more
Planning your wedding is a beautiful, fun experience so come along to The Bay of Plenty Wedding Show and be inspired. Read more
Winding Up showcases Sir Roger Hall in classic form, once again demonstrating his inimitable wit and knowing insight, while comic legends Alison Quigan and Mark Hadlow command the stage. Read more
The eighth annual event featuring the legendary Dan Carter! Read more
Join I Dance Studios for their magical under the sea journey! Our Little Mermaid is sure to delight audiences young and old as we follow Ariel's adventure to the human world. Don't miss this visual feast featuring Tauranga’s Young local Talent Read more
Best-selling book Tu Meke Tui! is brought to life for the very first time. Join Tere the excitable tui and Taitu the flightless takahe as they work together to outwit Stan, the sly stoat, who has a beady eye on our native birds for his dinner. 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
The exhibition of the latest pet products, services, and entertainment for all those who love pets and animals returns to Mt Maunganui/Tauranga, and like the region, is growing each year! Home of the cute and cuddly, fluffy and fabulous. Read more
Learn more about women’s organising in Tauranga. Read more
With a contemporary rock score, first date gleefully pokes fun at the mishaps and mistakes of blind dates and gives hope that there could be that one perfect moment. Parental Guidance recommended. Recommended for ages 16+ Read more
The Women’s Lifestyle Expo is a two-day event for women of all ages. Each event features 100 to 200 exhibitors showcasing everything from fashion and beauty to health and fitness, artisan products and crafts, gourmet food and beverages and much more! Read more
The Tauranga Multicultural Festival is a celebration that promotes social cohesion through a celebration of cultures. Read more
Over 250 exhibitors showcasing everything you need to build your dream in the Bay of Plenty. Read more
In a world that is becoming increasingly technologically driven, it is important to remember the Elements of Nature. Ballet.Culture will celebrate and explore the wonders of Earth, Fire, Air and Water. Read more
Indulge in the magic of the best songs from musical theatre. Featuring an all-star Kiwi cast from the international stage, this concert of musical theatre showstoppers is not one to miss. The Shows Must Go On - a spectacular night to remember. Read more
The NZSO celebrates Beethoven’s anniversary year with a programme placing his achievements in the context of contemporaries Haydn and Mozart - the main pillars of the First Viennese School. They are the par excellence of quintessential Classical style. 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
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
Locating and making sense of New Zealand's First World War Military Records. Read more
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Maunganui, the Tinman Triathlon returns for another year. In 2020 the event will host the north island standard distance & para-tri championships. Read more
Walk along the Matua waterfront in support of Motor Neuron Disease Sufferers Read more
THE BOSS is a three-hour full production that brings alive the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. 'The Boss' is tuned to perfection and features the entire 'Born In The USA' album PLUS other Springsteen hits. Read more
Ladies - enjoy a fun and adventurous weekend with your besties taking part in either the 3 or 6 hour Wander Women adventure navigational team race in the beautiful city of Tauranga! Read more
By popular demand, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute returns to Baycourt! This full-scale concert production featuring energetic musical performances, live band, replica costumes and more gives fans a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience! Read more
Our project to preserve, and make accessible, the library’s collection of historic rate books. Read more
Is your fridge bursting at the seams? Are you filling your compost bin quickly? Are your chickens fat? Perhaps you are wasting food. 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 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
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
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
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
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
Australia’s best classical cross-over group, The Ten Tenors, returns to Tauranga in 2021! This talented tensome will charm their way into your heart, performing an irresistible selection of the best romantic pop songs, ballads & arias of all time. 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
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