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Events

Welcome to the Tauranga Events page – your place to discover what’s on in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. This page primarily provides info on the larger annual events and festivals. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, such as a local community event or show then check out Eventfinder for those smaller events. However if you are planning to attend one of the larger events, then see our calendar below with more information on each event.

There are several annual events that Tauranga is well known for. The most popular being the National Jazz Festival. One of the oldest Jazz festivals in the world, the festival brings the town alive at Easter with 3 days of family entertainment in late March. Go here to find information on the Tauranga Jazz Festival.

There are lots of other events and family festivals that make Tauranga unique. The Tauranga Seafood Festival is extremely popular, with local seafood and the best from around the country. Foodies also flock to town for the Tauranga Wine and Food Festival. Experience the best produce the Bay of Plenty has to offer. For more information on Tauranga’s annual festivals and their dates check out the listings below.

Tauranga Annual Events and Festivals

Here are the upcoming major festivals and events for Tauranga. These are events that happen every year!

Tauranga Seafood Festival – JanTauranga A & P Show – Jan
Port of Tauranga Half Ironman – JanTauranga City Airshow – Jan
The Winery Tour – Tauranga – MarEaster Family Festival – Apr
National Jazz Festival – AprTauranga Festival of Performing Arts – Jul
Tauranga Arts Festival – OctTauranga Garden and Arts Festival – Nov
Tauranga Santa Parade – Nov

More Great Events Info: events.tauranga.govt.nz (Tauranga City Council)
www.eventfinder.co.nz (Eventfinder)
www.sunlive.co.nz/whats-on.html
(Home of The Weekend Sun’s ‘What’s On’)