We've got loads of events coming up this summer! Whether you're into music festivals, sports, shows or cultural activities - there's something for everyone.
Check out our summer event road closures 2019-2020 (348kb pdf).
Mr G coming ‘home’ for first solo exhibition Read more
Dinner in the Domain is a weekly artisan food market held in the idyllic Papamoa Domain. The best of the best that the Bay has to offer. Read more
A pop-rock musical based on the movie of the same name Read more
It’s that time of the year again for Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and work picnic functions before the gentle slide into summer recreation at the beach, river or swimming pool. Read more
First stop on the New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour. Read more
BespOak Kitchens presents New Zealand’s bestselling cookbook author and kiwi favourite, Chelsea Winter, in an incredibly intimate show full of stories, demonstrations and scrumptious insight! Read more
Come along to the Mount Farmers Market, held every Sunday. You'll find great coffee, fresh produce and delicious foods. Read more
A wonderful selection of Christmas music Read more
Supporting a talented and creatively diverse community with a unique social and environmental conscience. Read more
Dance Education Centre brings the classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk to life on stage as a full work ballet. Suitable for all the family, highly entertaining and not to be missed. Read more
Kick-start the festive season with Racing Tauranga’s Christmas at the Races! Read more
Come and join us for a dining experience where you can choose from over 20 food trucks and cuisines. 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
At Bethlehem Hall (opposite Countdown.) Easy Christmas shopping with quality giftware, great food and coffee, art/crafts, kids' gear, man cave supplies, fresh produce... Support locals and grab bargains! Read more
Join us at the Tauranga Domain as 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams from all over New Zealand compete for the National titles on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December! Read more
Looking for something for the whole family this Christmas season? Read more
Celebrate the joy of Christmas! Come and watch the kids from Inspire Education Studio perform a choir at Tauranga City Library. Read more
Head along to the Little Big Markets in Papamoa, for a range of delicious food, interesting stalls and live music. Read more
Grab the family and come along to the Bay’s biggest free Christmas party. Featuring live music, carols by candlelight, food trucks, kids zone, and a massive fireworks display, come and celebrate Christmas in New Zealand’s very own Bethlehem. Read more
Free live music four Sundays over the summer season 7-8pm on Mount Mainstreet at 137 Maunganui Road Read more
The annual Carols on the Waterfront event returns this year to the city centre for it's 8th year! Read more
Special Children's Christmas Eve Service Read more
Come and join us for our Christmas Eve Service at C3 City Church. 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
Head along to The Little Big Markets at Coronation Park for a range of delicious food, interesting stalls and live music. Read more
Play games! Win prizes! Join the More FM team for a day of fun, competitions, and free stuff! Everyone is a winner! Read more
Bring a picnic! Bring a teddy bear! And win prizes! Read more
Drum and Bass hit-maker Wilkinson is hitting the Bay of Plenty out of the park for the first time on 29 December, delivering a one-off Drum and Bass masterclass at Soper Reserve, Mount Maunganui. Read more
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with family, friends and neighbours. Read more
Join the local, early evening, family-friendly community celebrations this New Year’s Eve. Read more
Holiday family fun at the Races! Read more
Thundercat Racing will be back at the beach this January, as crews battle for the National Championship in this high speed, high adrenaline, wave jumping motor-sport. Read more
Due to huge demand, Ziggy Alberts is bringing his ‘Laps Around The Sun’ world tour to New Zealand in 2020. Read more
The invincible Fat Freddy’s Drop has invited a swag of New Zealand’s finest musicians and international DJs to spark up their annual summer roady. Read more
Bring a spade, some creativity, and win prizes! Read more
The Mount Festival of Multisport returns Read more
Summer family fun at the Races. Read more
Quebecois five-piece folk outfit Rosier will play at Totara Street this January as part of their seven-date nationwide tour! Read more
One Love 2020 lifts the lid on its most exciting line-up yet! Read more
Tierra y Mar, combines the strains of traditional flamenco guitar, song and dance direct from Spain to create a truly moving and unique theatre experience. Read more
Join Heritage Specialist Abigail Wharne as she talks about Harold Willey Hudson’s experiences on Jarvis Island with New Zealand photographer Henry Winkelmann. Read more
Legendary Australian rockers Cold Chisel head to Tauranga for one NZ show! Read more
Summer family fun at the Races! Read more
Fifth stop on the New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour. Read more
Known as the guy on the internet with his impressions on the daily struggles of life, Kevin Fraser now trots the globe, delivering comedy everywhere visits. Expect a whirlwind as he unearths his frustrations on even the most simplest issues of life. Read more
All the fun of the fair!!! The Extravaganza Fair bringing unique shopping, live music, circus & magic shows, kids fun & rides, readers, tiny homes, food, drinks, Lucky Star DJ zone & much more!!! Free entry! 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
Get ready for Tauranga's biggest and most vibrant festival of love and join the Holi fun and colour chase: immerse yourself in a pool of colours, dance and frolic with your friends and rejuvenate your body and soul! Read more
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals will return to New Zealand early next year for a five-date tour. Read more
Relay For Life is an inspiring community event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of Cancer Society. Read more