# Events & Things To Do In Tauranga on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Tauranga on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Tauranga on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Tauranga

- **Event Name**: Mount Makers Market Winter: 02 May 2026 (Saturday)
  - **Description**: Mount Makers Market is back this winter with endless creations from talented local makers, artists, crafters, bakers, and food vendors all under one roof at the Mount Maunganui Sports Centre.

Come and explore a vibrant community market filled with beauti
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/mount-makers-market-winter-02-may-2026-saturday/200029864014500
  - **Venue**: 2 Hull Rd, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: sports, kids, workshops, art, trips-adventures, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: A Taste of Trinity: Flavours of Plenty Lunch
  - **Description**: A waterfront table and a long lunch to sip and savour.

Enjoy harbour views and the relaxed atmosphere at Trinity Wharf’s iconic over-water restaurant as the Flavours of Plenty Festival returns with a more intimate dining experience. 

Led by head chef Pe
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/a-taste-of-trinity-flavours-of-plenty-lunch/200029862568658
  - **Venue**: Trinity Wharf Tauranga
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  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: Somethin' Spicy
  - **Description**: A 6-course street food supper club.

Somethin’ Spicy is a one-night, seated street food supper club hosted by Nath, Ash & the team at Somethin’ Somethin’. The menu takes inspiration from bold Asian street food flavours, built around local produce, sha
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/somethin-spicy/200029919841447
  - **Venue**: Somethin' Somethin'
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, Festivals, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Love Your Beach: Community Walk
  - **Description**: LOVE YOUR BEACH: COMMUNITY WALK

Join us for a 20km sunrise beach walk along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the Bay of Plenty while supporting Omanu & Papamoa Surf Life Saving clubs.

Starting at Omanu Surf Life Saving Club, we’ll
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/love-your-beach-community-walk/200029919842249
  - **Venue**: 15 Surf Road, Omanu 3116, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, dog
- **Event Name**: Crop Swap Food Fiesta & Pesto Making
  - **Description**: A free community event to swap garden goods and learn how to make pesto.

Bring your homegrown goodies to share or swap, and stay for a fun pesto-making workshop (registration required) where you’ll learn how to turn garden greens into delicious, creative
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/crop-swap-food-fiesta-and-pesto-making/200029764063110
  - **Venue**: Katikati Township
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  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops
- **Event Name**: BOP - Advanced Surf First Aid (full or refresher) + Pain Management Module
  - **Description**: Advanced Surf First Aid - full or refresher & PMM

Full course - 5pm start on the Friday and all day Saturday (8am start) and all day Sunday (8am start)

Refresher - Saturday only (8am start)

PMM - Saturday afternoon (approximately 4pm start)

To reg
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/bop-advanced-surf-first-aid-full-or-refresher-pain-management-module/200029669748404
  - **Venue**: Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club
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  - **Categories**: workshops

## Trending Events in Tauranga

- **Event Name**: D1NZ 2026 Championship: Round 5 Grand Finale, Mercury Baypark Stadium
  - **Description**: For over 20 years, D1NZ has brought tyre smoke, noise, and unforgettable moments to fans across New Zealand – but there’s nothing quite like the Baypark Grand Final.

​This ANZAC Weekend, we return to our biggest stage with a festival of motorsport, show
  - **Venue**: Mercury Baypark
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- **Event Name**: The MAUAO Landslide Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Mount Maunganui Landslide Fundraiser

Sunday 26 April | 12PM – 11PM | TOTARA ST

Our community has always shown up when it matters most. On Sunday 26 April, we come together at TOTARA ST for a full-day fundraiser to support the families of those tragicall
  - **Venue**: 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 3116
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- **Event Name**: The Little Big Markets X Vegan Vibes Anzac Weekend ☀️
  - **Description**: The Little Big Markets X Vegan Vibes - Anzac Weekend☀️
Flavours of Plenty Festival! 

Join us for a sun-soaked Sunday at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm. This is going to be a very special event! 

That means a curated plant-based space, nes
  - **Venue**: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 3116
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- **Event Name**: The Little Big Markets - Mount Maunganui - Mothers Day!
  - **Description**: Join us for a sun-soaked Mothers Day at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we kick off another season celebrating our community!

Wander through a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on deli
  - **Venue**: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui
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- **Event Name**: Five Go Wild with Food
  - **Description**: Five Go Wild is back!! A five-course degustation menu created by five of the region’s best culinary talents.

Kitchen Takeover unites some of the region’s most celebrated chefs for this one-of-a-kind collaboration. Creating a five-course menu inspired by
  - **Venue**: St Amand Events Venue
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- **Event Name**: The Little Big Markets - Mount Maunganui - Matariki
  - **Description**: Join us for a sun-soaked day at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we kick off another season celebrating our community!

Wander through a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious st
  - **Venue**: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui
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- **Event Name**: The Little Big Markets - Mount Maunganui
  - **Description**: Join us for a sun-soaked day at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui from 9am–2pm, as we kick off another season celebrating our community!

Wander through a vibrant lineup of local talent, from artisan makers to designers and creatives. Feast on delicious st
  - **Venue**: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui
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- **Event Name**: 2026 AutoFest
  - **Description**: Downtime Entertainment presents... 2026 AutoFest.  AutoFest is returning to Mercury Baypark Saturday, 26 September 2026! The Mount turned it on last time and 2026 is gonna be even BIGGER! Mark your calendars, book your accommodation, rally the crew, you w
  - **Venue**: Mercury Baypark
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- **Event Name**: THE BREAKFAST CLUB – THE ULTIMATE 80s PARTY
  - **Description**: THE BREAKFAST CLUB – THE ULTIMATE 80s PARTY
16.05.26 | TOTARA ST, TAURANGA
DOORS 8PM | 18+
⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎

Nobody puts this party in the corner.

Auckland sensations The Breakfast Club hit Totara St for the first time, bringing a full-sc
  - **Venue**: 11 Totara St, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Mount Makers Market Winter: 02 May 2026 (Saturday) (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm at 2 Hull Rd, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand), A Taste of Trinity: Flavours of Plenty Lunch (Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 am at Trinity Wharf Tauranga), Somethin' Spicy (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am at Somethin' Somethin'), Love Your Beach: Community Walk (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at 15 Surf Road, Omanu 3116, New Zealand), Crop Swap Food Fiesta & Pesto Making (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm at Katikati Township).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Tauranga on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Tauranga include 2 Hull Rd, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand, Trinity Wharf Tauranga, Somethin' Somethin'.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Tauranga include Mount Makers Market, Flavours of Plenty Festival, Fit Nation Papamoa.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Tauranga.

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