# Events & Things To Do In Tauranga on 23rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Tauranga on 23rd 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 23rd 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 - Thrifted Finds
  - **Description**: Thrifted Finds is your go-to destination for vintage shopping and thrifting.

Sunday 24th May 9am-2pm.
Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui.

Pre-loved & Vintage Market.
There'll be a DJ, Vintage & pre loved clothes stalls, street food, Rack sales, an
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/the-little-big-markets-mount-maunganui-thrifted-finds/200029773125826
  - **Venue**: Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, shopping, food-truck-festivals, coronation-weekend
- **Event Name**: Sokkie-Jol
  - **Description**: **ONS HOU ’N SOKKIE!** 🎉

Get ready for an evening like no other! 🌟

Dink groot, dink boere-dress up! Visualize the sparkle of disco lights and the excitement of dancing. Dit gaan ’n onvergeetlike aand wees met jou gesin en vriende -

If you don’t have
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/sokkie-jol/200030000689209
  - **Venue**: 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 3116
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Tauranga Open Cross Country 2026
  - **Description**: One of the biggest and best Cross Country Events in the North Island!
Come be part of the action at Waipuna Park in Welcome Bay for a great day of races for all ages, from 1km for the Under 10's through to 8km for the Seniors, and everyone in between! 
Lo
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/tauranga-open-cross-country-2026/200030028972136
  - **Venue**: Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: The Songs Of Bob Dylan @ The Jam Factory
  - **Description**: THE DYLANISTAS – THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN

It's the weekend of May 24th again, time to celebrate the birthday of Bob Dylan.

Join the undercover band of Dylanistas – moonlighting members of Kokomo and special guests – for an evening of Bob Dylan songs: old
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/the-songs-of-bob-dylan-the-jam-factory/200029982409419
  - **Venue**: The Jam Factory Tauranga
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: TVCC Woodlands Road Hillclimb
  - **Description**: TVCC Woodlands Road Hillclimb

EVENT: 1.2km Gravel Hillclimb

DATE: 24 May 2026

Documentation and Scrutineering 8-9am at the venue.

Enter on the day.

$160 TVCC Members

$180 All others

Driver's briefing at 9:45 sharp.

Late entries at the discretion o
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/tvcc-woodlands-road-hillclimb/200029714681910
  - **Venue**: Woodlands Road Waihi
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  - **Categories**: sports

## Trending Events in Tauranga

- **Event Name**: POP! Glow, Go! - FREE Event
  - **Description**: Head to the Tauranga waterfront this King’s Birthday weekend for a free evening of colour, energy and play! 

Across three nights, the waterfront will light up with two large-scale lighting installations, fire performances, neon face painting, photobooth,
  - **Venue**: Tauranga Waterfront
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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**: Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
  - **Description**: 🚨 Special Offer for May! 🚨 Enjoy a 20% discount with the code BALLETSPRING20 on the second session of this show! ⭐ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Tauranga This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreograph
  - **Venue**: Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tauranga. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Holy Trinity Tauranga under the gentle glow of c
  - **Venue**: Holy Trinity Tauranga
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- **Event Name**: Bites & Beats - Tauranga! | Online Tickets
  - **Description**: Online Tickets for Bites & Beats - Tauranga!About this Event🎉 𝗡𝗭’𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - bringing the 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 international feast to Tauranga for 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆!It’s the 𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁!
  - **Venue**: Memorial Park
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- **Event Name**: Whai v Jets
  - **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
  - **Venue**: Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre
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- **Event Name**: THE BREAKFAST CLUB – THE ULTIMATE 80s PARTY @ Totara Street
  - **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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- **Event Name**: YouthFest 2026: The Ultimate Youth Celebration 🎤✨
  - **Description**: Welcome to YouthFest 2026 - the ultimate celebration of young people’s talent, energy, and creativity across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty!

Last years panel said: https://youtu.be/aUp2SF31qx4?si=hQ2KcERO8LbKAPAc 

Attendees said: https://youtu.be/MIU013
  - **Venue**: The Strand, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Tauranga. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at Holy Trinity Tauranga under the ge
  - **Venue**: Holy Trinity Tauranga
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** The Little Big Markets - Mount Maunganui - Thrifted Finds (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui), Sokkie-Jol (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 3116), Tauranga Open Cross Country 2026 (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:30 am at Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay), The Songs Of Bob Dylan @ The Jam Factory (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at The Jam Factory Tauranga), TVCC Woodlands Road Hillclimb (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm at Woodlands Road Waihi).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Tauranga in May 2026?
  - **A:** The Little Big Markets - Mount Maunganui - Thrifted Finds (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm at Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui), Sokkie-Jol (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 3116), Tauranga Open Cross Country 2026 (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:30 am at Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay), The Songs Of Bob Dylan @ The Jam Factory (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at The Jam Factory Tauranga), TVCC Woodlands Road Hillclimb (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm at Woodlands Road Waihi).
- **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, 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 3116, Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Tauranga include The Little Big Markets, TOTARA STREET, Athletics Tauranga Inc.
- **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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