# Festivals in Tauranga | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Tauranga. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Tauranga

- **Event Name**: YouthFest 2026
  - **Description**: A youth-led festival kicking off Youth Week 2026 - a space to be seen, be heard, and be yourself. Expect music, creativity and good vibes!!About this EventWelcome to YouthFest 2026 - the ultimate celebrati
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/youthfest-2026/100001982397664780
  - **Venue**: The Strand
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Matariki Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Matariki Fest 2026
Tauranga, NZ
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/matariki-fest-2026/200028569550618
  - **Venue**: Greerton Community Hall
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, festivals, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Matariki Light up the Waterways
  - **Description**: Join us on Friday 10 July for Matariki: Light Up the Waterways, a free community event celebrating the stories, traditions and history of Matariki.

As night falls, the Papamoa waterways will come alive with light, creating an unorgetable experience for w
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 05:00 am – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/matariki-light-up-the-waterways/200029857843816
  - **Venue**: Papamoa Waterways
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- **Event Name**: Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge
  - **Description**: Brave the icy dip, rock a costume, and join Pāpāmoa’s coolest winter tradition.About this EventGet ready, Pāpāmoa… the Polar Plunge is back! Winter’s boldest beach tradition return
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 22 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Jun 22 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/pāpāmoa-polar-plunge/100001986622786232
  - **Venue**: Papamoa Domain
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, food-drinks, live-music, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Waihī Beach Polar Plunge 2026
  - **Description**: The plunge is back, the costumes are back, and the madness is back at Waihī Beach!

Join us at 12:30pm on Saturday 11 July for one of Waihī Beach’s favourite winter events - a wild, fun, mid-winter dash into the sea with costumes, laughs, cheering from th
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 02:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/waihī-beach-polar-plunge-2026/200029943350913
  - **Venue**: 2 Beach Road, Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach, New Zealand 3611
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  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Tunes n Dunes
  - **Description**: The nights are getting colder, so Tunes n Dunes are back and bringing the heat!
On June 19th join us for a full spectrum of House at The Island Papamoa. From rolling tech grooves to the soul of deep house, the swing of funky house, the timeless energy of
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/tunes-n-dunes/200030020008838
  - **Venue**: On The Island Papamoa
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- **Event Name**: CLASSIC
  - **Description**: 2026 is set! �  

23–26th Oct: CLASSIC TAURANGA 26’  

More info coming soon on entries.
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 10:00 pm – Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/classic/200029693120256
  - **Venue**: 81 Truman Lane, Tauranga, New Zealand 3118
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## 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 alongside glow in the dark mini golf, neon face paint
  - **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**: 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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- **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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** YouthFest 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Strand), Matariki Fest 2026 (Thu Jul 09 2026 at 10:00 am at Greerton Community Hall), Matariki Light up the Waterways (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 05:00 am at Papamoa Waterways), Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge (Mon Jun 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Papamoa Domain), Waihī Beach Polar Plunge 2026 (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 02:30 am at 2 Beach Road, Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach, New Zealand 3611).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** YouthFest 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Strand), Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge (Mon Jun 22 2026 at 09:00 am at Papamoa Domain).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Tauranga this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** YouthFest 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Strand).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Tauranga in May 2026?
  - **A:** YouthFest 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Strand).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Tauranga include The Strand, Greerton Community Hall, Papamoa Waterways.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Tauranga include Youth Voices Action (YVA), The House of Dance Tauranga, Visit Pāpāmoa.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Tauranga?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Tauranga.

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