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What's on near Tauranga: events within an hour or two · MYNZ

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102 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Tauranga, 15 right in town

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Tomorrow · Tuesday, 20 October3

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amOctober Little Morning | Halloween Magic PotionsChartwell Shopping Centre, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFamily Entertainment
FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amExuberant and Innovative InclusionEthos Cafe, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonContemporary Art
Tue, 20 Oct · 6:30pmMount Maunganui College Arts Awards 2026Ngā Hau o Rēhia Baycourt Theatre, TaurangaIn TaurangaTheatre

Wednesday, 21 October8

Wed, 21 Oct · 8:30amCustomer Service ExcellenceNovotel Hamilton Tainui, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonBusiness & Professional
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 9:20amOpen Day for Day and Boarding StudentsSt Paul's Collegiate School, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonEducation
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 1pmEngineering Design Show 2026Te Aahurutanga, The Paa~1 hr 15 min · Hamilton

Thursday, 22 October1

Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmPanasonic Lumix WorkshopSnapshot Photo Warehouse, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonEducation

Friday, 23 October4

Fri, 23 Oct · 5:30pmBanquet Sur Le Port (Feast on the Wharf) - Ōhiwa Flavours FestivalWharfside, Whakatane~1 hr 30 min · WhakatāneFood, Gourmet, Wine
Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmFinding Nemo JrACT2 visual Performing Arts school, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōMusicals
Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmExtra Lives: Interactive Video Game ShowClarence Street Theatre Workshop, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMusicals

Saturday, 24 October13

Sat, 24 Oct · 8amWhaka 100 MTB MarathonWhakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaMountain Biking
Sat, 24 Oct · 9amRegional Rumble Roller Derby TournamentRotorua Sportsdrome, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaSkating
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTiki Tour 2026 - We're Bringing Our NZ Made Motorhomes to You!Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga~2 hr · WhitiangaLifestyle Shows, Expos

Sunday, 25 October2

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amHolistic Wellbeing Pop Up MarketWaihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~40 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs
FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Holistic Wellbeing Expo-Labour Weekend Sunday 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~40 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

Wednesday, 28 October2

Wed, 28 Oct · 6:30pm1978 Film ScreeningVillage Cinema, TaurangaIn TaurangaFilm
Wed, 28 Oct · 7pmGISH On The Mish!The Rocker Box, Thames~1 hr 30 min · ThamesComedy

Friday, 30 October4

FreeFri, 30 Oct · 9amTiki Tour 2026 - We're bringing our NZ Made motorhomes to you!Te Papa O Nga Manu Porotakataka, Mt MaunganuiIn TaurangaLifestyle Shows, Expos
FreeFri, 30 Oct · 5pmMotion Entertainment - Spooky Circus NightMotion Entertainment, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaFamily Entertainment
Fri, 30 Oct · 8pmBB & The Bullets bring the Blues to WhitiangaMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~1 hr 45 min · Whitianga

Saturday, 31 October2

Sat, 31 Oct · 5pmLight Up ThamesRhodes Park, Thames~1 hr 30 min · ThamesFamily Entertainment
Sat, 31 Oct · 9pmHalloween Party: The RitualMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~1 hr 45 min · WhitiangaElectronica

Sunday, 1 November4

Sun, 1 Nov · 9amMTB Adventure QuestWaipa Mountain Bike Park, Rotorua~60 min · RotoruaOrienteering
FreeSun, 1 Nov · 9amTiki Tour 2026 - We're bringing our NZ Made motorhomes to you!Tongariro North Domain, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōLifestyle Shows, Expos
FreeSun, 1 Nov · 2pmDiwali MelaGreat Lake Centre, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōEthnic, Multicultural

Exhibitions & on all week59

FreeOn now · until 25 OctWhimsical Journeys by Cushla ArbuckleMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~1 hr · MorrinsvilleContemporary Art
FreeOn now · until 1 NovBeautiful BloomsMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~1 hr · MorrinsvilleCraft & Object Art
FreeOn now · until 1 NovVessels and JourneysMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~1 hr · Morrinsville

Listings from Eventfinda, updated every morning. Drive times are rough estimates from the middle of Tauranga. Check the event page before you head off.

Lifestyle Shows, Expos

Wed, 21 Oct · 6pmSocial Skate NightsToi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Rotorua~60 min · RotoruaSkating

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - Sunset at the MountPizza Library, Mt MaunganuiIn TaurangaFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - PiwakawakaGood Eastern Taphouse, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wed, 21 Oct · 7pmShaun Kirk (AUS) - Blues TroubadourMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~1 hr 45 min · WhitiangaBlues

FreeWed, 21 Oct · 7:30pmSoundcheck: Open Mic NightMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~1 hr 45 min · WhitiangaOpen Mic, Jams

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 7pmCoalesceThe Island, Mt MaunganuiIn TaurangaBar DJs

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amŌhiwa Flavours Festival - Saturday & Sunday EventsWharfside, Whakatane~1 hr 30 min · WhakatāneFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Pop-Up Market Day-Labour Weekend 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~40 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amThe National Mustang ConventionDistinction Hotel & Conference Centre, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMotorsport

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amTaupo Art Connection ExpoWaiora House, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōLifestyle Shows, Expos

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 11amOpus Pocket OrchestraTe Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library & Community H, TaurangaIn TaurangaClassical Music

Sat, 24 Oct · 12pmRide The Runway 2026Whakatane Airport, Whakatane~1 hr 15 min · WhakatāneCycling

Sat, 24 Oct · 1pmWool on Wheels Pop UpSt Chads Communication Centre, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaCraft & Object Art

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 7pmSkonk Farewell ShowŌkahukura, TaurangaIn TaurangaPunk

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 8pmDARTZRosemary’s, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōPunk

Sat, 24 Oct · 9pmThe International Latin FusionThe Local, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonLatin

Blues

Fri, 30 Oct · 8pmBitter, Twisted and on TapCheers Bar, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaComedy

Sun, 1 Nov · 3pmThe Phil Collins and Genesis Tribute ShowThames Workingmen's Club, Thames~1 hr 30 min · ThamesPop

Contemporary Art

On now · until 12 JanTuesday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentCobb & Co Taupo, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōPoker

FreeOn now · until 15 DecKirtan Mantra Meditation EveningYWCA, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood Union, Cambridge~1 hr 15 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightMiss Gee's, TaurangaIn TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightFergus Bar & Kitchen, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightFlagstaff Cafe & Sports Bar, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood George Dining Hall, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightStables Bar & Grill, Cambridge~1 hr 15 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 29 DecQuiz NightMerchant of Matamata, Matamata~40 min · MatamataQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightWorld's End Bar & Restaurant, TaurangaIn TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightCock & Bull Hamilton, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 15 DecLearn Cuban Salsa - BeginnersElizabeth St Community Hall, TaurangaIn TaurangaDance Classes

FreeOn now · until 27 AprMulligan's World Famous Quiz Night on TuesdaysMulligans Bar, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 17 MarTwilight GolfMaramarua Golf Club, Pokeno~1 hr 45 min · PukekoheGolf, Disc Golf

On now · until 31 OctThe Medieval Garden Revealed: An Insider’s TourHamilton Gardens, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonPublic Talks & Tours

On now · until 16 DecWednesday Night Poker- Texas Hold'em Tournament: CANCELLEDEssex Arms Huntly, Huntly~1 hr 30 min · HuntlyPoker

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightBrewaucracy Brewery & Taproom, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightThe Mount Tavern, Mt MaunganuiIn TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightGood Neighbour, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 9 DecWeekly Dance Fitness ClassRototuna High, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFitness

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightHamilton Workingmen's Club, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddy Mulligans, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightPeach and Porker, Te Awamutu~1 hr 30 min · Te AwamutuQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddys Bar Hamilton, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 9 DecKatikati Craft ClubPātuki Manawa Digital Hub, Katikati~30 min · KatikatiArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 17 DecSunset MarketBig Save Carpark, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 17 DecThursday Evening - Cash Poker Night – Cash GamesArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDeep Peace - Guided Mindfulness & MeditationYWCA, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 19 NovQuiz NightNew York Hunger, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 3 DecQuiz NightThe Keg Room & Eatery, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightThe Glenview Club, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightStallions Cambridge, Cambridge~1 hr 15 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 26 NovMusic BingoMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~1 hr 45 min · WhitiangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightHillcrest Tavern, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 10 DecLatin Social Dance PartyElizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre, TaurangaIn TaurangaSocials, Singles, Balls

On now · until 18 DecLife Drawing — Learn from Each Other & AISt Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonArts and Crafts

On now · until 26 OctThe Ninja RunTauranga Racecourse, TaurangaIn TaurangaFamily Entertainment

On now · until 18 DecFriday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentCrates n Cues Bar, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaPoker

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 19 DecRoller Skating Disco - Skatescool TaupoSkatescool Taupo, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōSkating

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFarmers' MarketVictoria Square, Cambridge~1 hr 15 min · CambridgeMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 21 NovCollectables MarketThe Barn, Claudelands~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFriends of Rotorua Library at the Kuirau MarketKuirau Park, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 25 AprThe Little Big MarketsWilliamson Park, Whangamata~1 hr · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 5 JunWhiti Citi MarketSoldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga~1 hr 45 min · WhitiangaMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 29 NovGLOtron!Centre Place, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonCraft & Object Art

On now · until 19 DecSaturday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 24 AprThe Little Big MarketsCoronation Park, Mt MaunganuiIn TaurangaMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 1 NovSunday QuizEtérna - Café and Dine - 24/7, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 20 DecSunday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hote, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 28 MarGourmet in the GardensRhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 18 NovNervous System Reset: 9D Breathwork JourneyWai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, Rotorua~55 min · RotoruaMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 10 DecQuiz NightThe Cocktail Bar, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 12 DecMike Lynch SoloTaupiri Tavern, Ngaruawahia~1 hr 30 min · HuntlyClassic Rock

On now · until 16 NovSkatescool - Tauranga Roller Skating DiscoMount Maunganui Sports Centre, Mt MaunganuiIn TaurangaSkating