What’s On in Tauranga

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

This week · 3–9 June 2026
🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Footloose the Musical

Wed 3 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

The 80s feel-good musical lands at Baycourt with a season run, featuring a cast of local performers belting out the hits from the cult film.

June Opening Night Street Party – 4 Art Exhibitions

Fri 5 Jun · The Incubator Creative Hub

The Historic Village creative precinct opens four new exhibitions across its galleries in a single street-party evening, with drinks and live atmosphere.

Drift – An Exhibition by Damien Kurth

Fri 5 Jun · The Incubator Gallery & Studios

A new contemporary art exhibition by Damien Kurth opens at The Incubator, running across the coming weeks at the Historic Village.

Coming Undone – Ceramics by Jo Harris

Fri 5 Jun · The Pot House Ceramics Gallery

A solo ceramics show from Jo Harris opens at The Pot House, the Historic Village’s dedicated ceramics gallery and studio.

Tūrangawaewae – Bethlehem College Seniors Art Exhibition

Fri 5 Jun · The People’s Gallery

Senior art students from Bethlehem College present their end-of-year exhibition at The People’s Gallery, Toi Ka Rere.

Top Floor Talks: Jaime Jenkins, Kathryn Tsui, Heidi Brickell

Sat 6 Jun · Toi Tauranga Art Gallery

Three contemporary artists share their practice in a morning talks session on the top floor of Toi Tauranga Art Gallery.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Tauranga Farmers Market

Sat 6 Jun · Tauranga Primary School

The weekly Saturday morning farmers market runs 7:45am to 12pm at Tauranga Primary School with fresh produce, bread, coffee and local makers.

The Little Big Markets Winter Season

Sat 6 Jun · Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui

The much-loved Mount market returns in its winter format at Coronation Park with food trucks, crafters and live music by the beach.

Mount Makers Market Winter 2026

Sun 7 Jun · Mount Maunganui Sports Centre

An indoor maker’s market for winter, showcasing handmade goods, art and gifts from Bay of Plenty creators.

Mount Farmers’ Market

Sun 8 Jun · Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd

Every Sunday from 9am to 1pm, the Mount’s weekly farmers market brings fresh produce, bread, pastries and cheese to Maunganui Road.

👪 Family & free
Skatescool – Tauranga Roller Skating Disco

Sat 6 Jun · Mount Maunganui Sports Centre

An afternoon family-friendly roller skating disco for kids and parents alike, with hire skates available and music pumping all session.

Ninja Knits Social Gathering for Knitters & Crocheters

Sun 7 Jun · The Incubator Gallery & Studios

A relaxed Sunday morning meetup for knitters and crocheters of every level – bring your project, meet other makers and natter.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Weekly Portrait Club

Mon 8 Jun · Creative Community Campus

The weekly drop-in portrait drawing club returns with a live model session for artists of all abilities.

Introduction to Excel

Tue 9 Jun · The Kollective

A practical beginner-friendly Excel workshop run from The Kollective, covering the basics of spreadsheets, formulas and formatting.

🎵 Live music & gigs
Metadeth & Pugmen

Fri 5 Jun · The Jam Factory

A double bill of metal at The Jam Factory Music Platform, with Metadeth headlining and Pugmen on support.

😂 Comedy
Comedy Improv with The Honest Liars

Sat 6 Jun · 16th Avenue Theatre

Tauranga’s long-running improv troupe The Honest Liars deliver a Saturday night of unscripted comedy at 16th Avenue Theatre.

🎬 Film & screen
Creative Community Cinema – Showing Up

Wed 3 Jun · Village Cinema

A community screening of Kelly Reichardt’s Showing Up at Village Cinema, part of the ongoing Creative Community Cinema programme.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
BoP Paintball Club Triples Tournament

Sun 7 Jun · TECT All Terrain Park

A three-a-side paintball tournament at TECT All Terrain Park, open to spectators as well as competitors keen to register a team.

Coming up later this month
Disney’s Beauty and The Beast Junior

Wed 10 Jun · 16th Avenue Theatre

Aquinas College present the junior stage version of the Disney classic across a multi-night run.

1969, A Moon Landing

Thu 11 Jun · Baycourt X Space

A new theatre production exploring the era and events around the 1969 moon landing, staged in Baycourt’s intimate X Space.

Kerryn Fields

Fri 12 Jun · The Jam Factory

Country singer-songwriter Kerryn Fields plays a one-night Tauranga show at The Jam Factory.

Butter Chicken Tsunami – Indian Comedy Showcase

Fri 12 Jun · Castle 91, Brookfield

A line-up of New Zealand’s leading Indian comedians at Castle 91 in Brookfield.

Papamoa Comedy Club

Fri 12 Jun · Luxe Cinema, Mt Maunganui

A stand-up comedy night at Luxe Cinema featuring a rotating bill of New Zealand comics.

Stunt Clown and Guests

Sat 13 Jun · The Jam Factory

Punk band Stunt Clown headline a night at The Jam Factory with supporting acts.

Young Stars of Jazz

Sun 14 Jun · Baycourt X Space

A Sunday afternoon jazz concert in Baycourt’s X Space showcasing emerging young jazz musicians.

Stage to Screen

Tue 16 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

A classical music programme of pieces made famous by stage and screen, performed at Baycourt Addison Theatre.

Fresh Moves

Wed 17 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

A multi-night dance season featuring choreographers from across the Bay of Plenty.

Stand-up Comedy Open Mic

Wed 17 Jun · The Hop House

A weekly open-mic comedy night at The Hop House, with new and established acts trying out fresh material.

Te Wehi – I’m Home Album Tour

Fri 19 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

Country artist Te Wehi brings his I’m Home album tour to Baycourt for a single Tauranga show.

ABBA: Thank You for The Music

Tue 23 Jun · Baycourt Addison Theatre

A full tribute production celebrating the songs of ABBA at Baycourt Addison Theatre.

Smokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Final

Fri 26 Jun · Totara St, Mt Maunganui

New Zealand’s biggest youth music competition holds its Bay of Plenty final at Totara St.

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