What’s On in Tauranga

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across the Bay of Plenty

This week · 22–28 June 2026
🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Lights! Camera! Murder! – Mystery Dinner Theatre

Fri 26 Jun · Mercure Hotel

An interactive murder-mystery dinner-theatre evening where guests help solve the crime over a meal.

TDI Troupe Night

Sat 27 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

A showcase performance from the dance troupes of Tauranga Dance Industry on the Baycourt stage.

Dear Diary

Sun 28 Jun · Tauranga Boys’ College

A dance production staged at Tauranga Boys’ College auditorium.

Drift – An Exhibition by Damien Kurth

On now · The Incubator Gallery

A contemporary art exhibition by Damien Kurth showing at The Incubator Gallery & Studios.

Coming Undone – Ceramics by Jo Harris

On now · The Pot House Gallery

A craft and object-art show of ceramics by Jo Harris at The Pot House Ceramics Gallery & Studios.

Tūrangawaewae – Bethlehem College Seniors Art Exhibition

On now · The People’s Gallery

A senior-student art exhibition from Bethlehem College at The People’s Gallery – Toi Ka Rere.

🎵 Live music & gigs
ABBA: Thank You for The Music

Tue 23 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

A tribute concert celebrating the songs of ABBA at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre.

Smokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Final

Fri 26 Jun · Totara St, Mt Maunganui

The regional final of New Zealand’s nationwide youth music competition for emerging bands and artists.

Ben Catley

Fri 26 Jun · The Jam Factory

A live blues set from Ben Catley at The Jam Factory music platform.

Citizen Audrey

Sat 27 Jun · The Jam Factory

A free singer-songwriter performance at The Jam Factory music platform.

Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas

Sun 28 Jun · Baycourt X Space

A classical chamber-music concert featuring flautist Bridget Douglas with the Elouan Quartet.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Afterschool Sew Love Club

Wed 24 Jun · The Creative Campus

An after-school sewing club for young makers at The Creative Campus, The Historic Village.

BWN Speaker Series 2026 – Evolving Boldly

Thu 25 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

A Business Women’s Network speaker-series event on the theme of evolving boldly.

The Feedback Lab

Fri 26 Jun · The Creative Campus

A creative-practice session for artists to share work and receive feedback at The Creative Campus.

Gourd Bird Feeder Workshop

Sat 27 Jun · Creative Community Campus

A hands-on workshop making bird feeders from dried gourds at the Creative Community Campus.

Ignite Your Spiritual Growth

Sat 27 Jun · Papamoa Community Centre

A mind-and-body wellbeing session held at the Papamoa Community Centre.

🛍️ Markets & fairs
Tauranga Farmers Market

Sat 27 Jun · Tauranga Primary School

The weekly Saturday-morning farmers market with fresh local produce, food and artisan goods.

Craft Destash Market

Sat 27 Jun · Omokoroa Settlers Hall

A market of pre-loved and surplus craft supplies at the Omokoroa Settlers Hall.

Mount Farmers’ Market

Sun 28 Jun · Phoenix Car Park, Mt Maunganui

The weekly Sunday-morning market on Maunganui Road with fresh produce and local artisan stalls.

🍸 Nightlife & clubs
Glow in the Dark Paint Party – Glow Wave

Thu 25 Jun · Manhattan Bar & Eatery

A glow-in-the-dark paint party night at Manhattan Bar & Eatery in Tauranga.

Coming up later this month
Art Under the Stars – Matariki Exhibition Launch & Toi Street Party

Fri 3 Jul · The Incubator Creative Hub

A Matariki exhibition launch and street party at The Incubator Creative Hub.

Craft and Create Craft Show

Fri 3 Jul · Tauranga Racecourse

A craft and object-art show with stalls and demonstrations at Tauranga Racecourse.

Rat Pack and Marilyn: Vegas Legends

Thu 9 Jul · Holy Trinity Church

A tribute show celebrating the Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe at Holy Trinity Church.

Alan Davies – Think Ahead Tour

Mon 3 Aug · Baycourt Addison Theatre

UK comedian Alan Davies brings his Think Ahead stand-up tour to Baycourt.

Sources: Eventfinda and Bay of Plenty NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.