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Tauranga Blues Festival
Sun
15 Nov
2026
Enjoy a non-stop musical adventure featuring New Zealand's premier blues musicians.
Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of live music at the Tauranga Blues Festival, bringing together the region's finest blues bands, for a celebration of the blues in all its glory. Dynamite guitar players, outstanding vocalists, a visiting sax maestro, and more. Enjoy soulful sounds, infectious rhythms and musical excellence.
Whether you're a dedicated blues enthusiast or simply enjoy great live music, come along, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy an afternoon of exceptional performances. Between sets, relax in the foyer, where you can enjoy refreshments and more live music, and connect with fellow music lovers.
Join us for an afternoon of great music, good company and the unmistakable spirit of the blues, climaxing in a spectacular Festival jam!
Featuring an exciting line-up including Kokomo, The Mojo 3, Mike Garner Trio, Karen Clarke Blues Woman, and special festival guests Mark Dennison and Joanne Melbourne, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience the energy and passion of live blues at one memorable event.
Performance Schedule:
- 2:00 pm - Doors open.
- Karen Clarke Blues Woman in the foyer
- 2:30 pm - Main auditorium doors open
- 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm - Mike Garner Trio
- 3:50 pm to 4:40 pm - The Mojo 3
- 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Kokomo and the Festival Jam
- During breaks: Enjoy Karen Clarke Blues Woman and refreshments in the foyer.
Location
Holy Trinity Tauranga
Event Dates
November 15, 2026
at
2:00 pm
Exhibition
Join exhibiting artist Graham Crow and guest curator Ellie Smith for an in-depth conversation, in the Glaussius Gallery. This discussion will explore All Squared, 2026, a new suite of works where the artist explores the possibilities of the square through shifting monochromatic tones, light and texture and how this exhibition reflects his broader interest in challenging the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Make a day of it and discover more of Graham Crow’s practice in Tauranga City Centre. Just across the road from the gallery, Crow will exhibiting at 117 Willow Street from 19 November to 3 December 2026.
27 Nov
Concert
Bring your family, friends and loved ones together for a heartwarming afternoon of live Christmas carols and favourite singalong melodies. Enjoy the beautiful music of the Kulios String Quartet in the warm and welcoming setting of Holy Trinity Tauranga. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of Christmas music and begin the festive season together. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.
12 Dec
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12 Dec
Festival
Celebrate the Opening Night of LASFF - Tauranga! Join us for a special evening of Latin American and Spanish cinema as the Embassy of Peru in New Zealand proudly presents the Tauranga opening night of the 24th Latin America & Spain Film Festival (LASFF). Come along and enjoy a special screening of A World for Julius (Un mundo para Julius), a Peruvian film that offers audiences an opportunity to discover Peruvian cinema and explore Peru's culture and stories through the art of film.
25 Nov
Exhibition
Celebrity inventor and YouTube star Joseph Herscher is coming to Tauranga, and creative teams from across New Zealand are invited to help make history! STEM Wana Trust will host an ambitious New Zealand Chain Reaction attempt at Masonic Park, bringing together 24 teams to design, build and connect an incredible chain reaction during one incredible day. Known for his wildly inventive machines on YouTube’s Joseph’s Machines, Joseph Herscher will guide teams as they use everyday objects, simple machines and plenty of imagination to create a spectacular sequence of cause and effect.
18 Jan
