# Events & Things To Do In Tauranga on 9th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Tauranga on 9th 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 9th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Tauranga

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/the-little-big-markets-mount-maunganui-mothers-day/200029888722625
  - **Venue**: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui
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  - **Categories**: music, mothers-day, art, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, trips-adventures, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, coronation-weekend
- **Event Name**: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
  - **Description**: ⭐ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Tauranga This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/ballet-of-lights-sleeping-beauty-in-a-sparkling-show/2700028220354510
  - **Venue**: Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Price**: NZD 45 to 79
  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: TEDx Waihī Beach
  - **Description**: TEDx Waihī Beach is an event dedicated to discovering and spreading ideas that spark conversation. Stay tuned for our speaker line-up and ticket details!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 105
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/tedx-waihī-beach/200029872237758
  - **Venue**: Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
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- **Event Name**: AFrica Day Bay of Plenty Tauranga 2026
  - **Description**: A vibrant showcase of African culture, featuring a kaleidoscope of music, dance, and art, as well as captivating crafts and authentic African cuisine.

What | Africa Day Bay of Plenty 2026 in Tauranga
When | Sat, May 9th
Where | Historic Village,Tauranga
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/africa-day-bay-of-plenty-tauranga-2026/200029891648015
  - **Venue**: The Historic Village, Tauranga
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: Whai v Rams
  - **Description**: Our Tauranga Whai are back at home and we want the whole community there.

There is nothing quite like a Whai home game
The music, the crowd, the energy, and a stadium full of fans getting behind Tauranga’s team.

Bring your friends, bring the kids, wear
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/whai-v-rams/200029893980252
  - **Venue**: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans | Tauranga
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/mryd6fha

⭐ Come on down to The Jazz Room in Tauranga! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orle
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/the-jazz-room-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-new-orleans-|-tauranga/200029864014052
  - **Venue**: The Cargo Shed
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Te Puna Harvest Market
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars now for the annual Te Puna Harvest Market.
A fun afternoon for all the family.
Our aim is to connect our community and celebrate the best of our area. We want our local growers,  talented artisans and people doing and producing wonderf
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 179
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/te-puna-harvest-market/200029850081320
  - **Venue**: Te Puna Road, Tauranga, New Zealand 3174
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  - **Categories**: contests, music, live-music, entertainment, calendar

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/23295030eb2b183fc3cfd7755ff3386eb5488a2e8f4c891f9eb2b11915dbe34c-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd6bcf2-gmir?v=1776433175
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5f51f7d5af6f7375d4f50c0da42a704dc1fc17d927f4aa3ac6e1955d6f4f3bab-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc3d2f2-gmir?v=1776441256
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c4bbd50ae0c817f6b6e84cd923a1c557f27495900f297dfa1fc04cb4a4f3c59c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141414-gmir?v=1776204798
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f3420a57bd540abab7df272a92903c4748c989d29329b4e4152438aa6cd8cbb6-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc3d2f2-gmir?v=1776441284
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3ac92d17ddcecd458e1a26fae6182cdc9eca75aced6eb667e2f42a998f9c7571-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc3d2f2-gmir?v=1775976818
- **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:** The Little Big Markets - Mount Maunganui - Mothers Day! (Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 pm at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui), Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show (Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre), TEDx Waihī Beach (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:30 am at Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club), AFrica Day Bay of Plenty Tauranga 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 am at The Historic Village, Tauranga), Whai v Rams (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:30 am at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre).
- **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 Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui, Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Tauranga range from NZD 45 to NZD 79. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Tauranga include The Little Big Markets, Feverup Events, TEDx Waihī Beach.
- **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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