Show
Presented by Carter Entertainment You're invited to a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others. From their album debut in 1968 to their last album in 1972, CCR was a juggernaut of phenomenal proportions. No other band has created such an impact in such a short time.
18 October 2026
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7:30 pm
Show
Festival
Following her sensational sold-out 2024 tour, Macy Gray returns for her largest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand - and this time, Tauranga Arts Festival is proudly part of the journey. This is not just a concert tour - Macy Gray Live is a festival of soul. With over 25 million records sold worldwide, a Grammy Award, two BRIT Awards, and 10 studio albums spanning more than two decades, Macy Gray is one of the greatest R&B and soul artists of her generation - and Australia and New Zealand loved her first. I Try went straight to number one, while On How Life spent 44 weeks on the New Zealand Albums Chart - a long time before America fully caught on. Nobody puts on a show like Macy Gray. Expect a celebration of her chart-topping hits including I Try, Still, Do Something, Sexual Revolution, Sweet Baby, and so much more, plus her brand new single - the classic I'm Too Sexy from the upcoming album The Trouble with the Truth.
22 October 2026
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8:00 pm
Show
Festival
Somersaulting in from Québec, Canada, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless, touching and comical, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard, juggling clubs, a drum kit and even a bath towel! Machine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind, touch the heart and move the spirit. Prices
23 October 2026
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6:00 pm
Show
Festival
Somersaulting in from Québec, Canada, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless, touching and comical, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard, juggling clubs, a drum kit and even a bath towel! Machine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind, touch the heart and move the spirit. Prices
24 October 2026
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3:00 pm
Show
Festival
Somersaulting in from Québec, Canada, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless, touching and comical, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard, juggling clubs, a drum kit and even a bath towel! Machine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind, touch the heart and move the spirit. Prices
24 October 2026
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7:30 pm
Programme
Play, connect and have fun! *Please note the 27 Sep and 11 Oct sessions will be held at Greerton library. Looking for a fun way to spend Sunday? Come along to our board games session. Whether you’re looking for players to join your game or a game to join, there’s something for every type of player.
25 October 2026
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10:00 am
Show
Festival
Somersaulting in from Québec, Canada, are five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers for the premiere of their Aotearoa, New Zealand season. Their family friendly show follows the performers as they find themselves alone in an uncertain world, trying to contact other survivors with the help of a strange machine. Reckless, touching and comical, these five wacky characters share a contagious bond. They masterfully handle a teeterboard, juggling clubs, a drum kit and even a bath towel! Machine de Cirque blends their ingenious and deeply human storytelling with acts that dazzle the mind, touch the heart and move the spirit. Prices
25 October 2026
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1:00 pm
Nau Mai - Tomo Mai - Waiata Mai. Sing along to your favourite Waiata Māori: local anthems, waiata Matariki, and some old-school throwbacks. Lyrics provided. Led by Jeremy Hantler of local legends The Harmonic Resonators and supported by the Waiata Wēnerei crew from Tauranga City Council.
28 October 2026
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12:00 pm
Course
Activity
Workshop
This is your opportunity to learn to sew, flex your creativity, have some fun crafting and take home some special, unique items and garments, made by you! Each session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you'd like to work on a project that takes longer you can use these sessions for extra help on that journey. All sewing levels welcome! Sarah Sew Love is a self-proclaimed “hype girl for YOUR sustainable sewing journey”! She’s been sewing, blogging, gramming and teaching sewing for over 10 years through her sewcial enterprise Sew Love and she’s now calling Tauranga home. Sarah’s known for popping up workshops all over NZ; alongside markets, conferences, schools, community houses & recycle centres to share her passion for sewing skills and sustainable living. “DIYing the reusables we need, repairing the things we love, embracing sewing slow and sewing together with others - it all makes our lives more special!” In recent years she’s mostly known for her sellout upcycled scrap bum bags and dancing around on instagram but hosting workshops is her homebase of happiness. Rest assured the energy is just the same in real life so come join one of her workshops this winter in our Social Fabric room. With big smiles and rainbow fabric scraps, her workshops always provide a safe space and encouragement for everyone’s creativity and self-expression through sewing. Check out Sarah's website - www.sewlove.nz and be sure to follow her on Instagram - @sewlovenz and Facebook - Sew Love.
28 October 2026
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3:30 pm
Festival
The clock is counting down for this Tauranga Diwali Festival for 2026 and preparations are well underway behind the scenes! We're already dreaming, planning, and building our wishlist of performers for the Diwali stage. If you are a lover of classical dance, Bollywood, Bhangra, kirtan music, drama performances, delicious Indian cuisine...this is for you, for only a gold coin donation at the entry gate. We will be showcasing some of Aotearoa's most established dancers, as well as artists breaking through as rising talents - with plenty more to be announced.
07 November 2026
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2:00 pm
Programme
Play, connect and have fun! *Please note the 27 Sep and 11 Oct sessions will be held at Greerton library. Looking for a fun way to spend Sunday? Come along to our board games session. Whether you’re looking for players to join your game or a game to join, there’s something for every type of player.
08 November 2026
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10:00 am
Show
Concert
Presented by Showtime The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour! Hear the greatest Pop and Rock songs ever written, performed live with exquisite attention to detail and in their original key, and brought to life on stage with authentic costumes, replica instruments and theatrical lighting.
08 November 2026
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3:00 pm
Show
Presented by Showtime Celebrate one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history - an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime. This outstanding live production recreates that feeling in the most authentic way possible, with a full live band, powerful backing vocalists and a frontman whose voice and presence capture the unmistakable spirit of Neil Diamond. From iconic stadium anthems to deeply loved classics, every performance is delivered with energy, respect and a deep love for the music.
09 November 2026
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7:00 pm
