what's on this autumn
From music festivals to international sports, the Bay of Plenty has a autumn events calendar with something for everyone.
MARCH
Tauranga Multicultural Festival
14 March - The Historic Village, Tauranga
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of the region's ethnic communities, with performances, music, food, art, crafts, and more.
WHITE FERNS & BLACKCAPS v South Africa - T20i Double Header
15 March - Bay Oval
Soak up back-to-back action and unbeatable summer vibes as the WHITE FERNS & BLACKCAPS take on the Proteas in a T20i showdown you won’t want to miss.
XRACE: Tauranga
15 March - Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve, Mount Maunganui
An adventure race where parent and child race together, locate and complete mystery challenges while racing the clock and all the other family teams.
ECHO Walking Festival
20 March to 19 April - Wider Bay of Plenty
From an hour's walk to full day tramps, there's something for everyone and every fitness level to explore our beautiful backyard.
NZ Schools Triathlon Championships
26 & 27 March - Main Beach, Mount Maunganui
The pinnacle of school triathlon racing held on the shores of Mount Maunganui.
2026 NZ Skateboarding Nationals
28 March - Destination skatepark, Mount Maunganui
This event brings together the country’s top and emerging skateboarders in a nationwide celebration of skateboarding culture.
2026 National Jazz Festival
27 March to 6 April - Tauranga
From theatres to bars, streets, to the Jazz Village and National Youth Jazz Competition - over 100 live performances across Tauranga & Mount Maunganui.
Marra Sprint Triathlon
29 March - Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui
Set against the beautiful Pilot Bay, the Marra Sprint Triathlon returns for the 38th year.
APRIL
Plates of Plenty Challenge
1 April to 3 May - Across the Coastal Bay of Plenty
Local eateries across the Coastal Bay of Plenty are stepping up to create one-off festival dishes that celebrate the very best of our region’s ingredients.
Ultimate Athlete
11 April - Main Beach, Mount Maunganui
A high-energy fitness challenge set on Mount Maunganui’s iconic Main Beach that mixes functional fitness stations with sand and trail running.
Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Dazzlehands
12 April - Baycourt, Tauranga
A moving and grooving ballet bash made for the whole family with enchanting original music and laugh-out-loud character costumes.
Flavours of Plenty
16 April to 3 May - Across the Coastal Bay of Plenty
An annual celebration of the region’s vibrant food scene, With more than 50 events on offer, there’s something for everyone to savour.
MAY
Anzac Day services
25 April - across the region
Anzac Day services take place across the region to remember and honour our past and present servicemen and women.
Tauranga Home Show
1 to 3 May - Mercury Baypark
Draw inspiration for your home with over 300 exhibitors bringing you everything you need to build your dream in the Bay of Plenty.
Lorna Jane We Run The Night
2 May - Mount Maunganui
Put on your bright colours and run the night! With a range of course options, there's something for everyone.
Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport
23 & 24 May - Mercury Baypark
A celebration of ability, inclusion, and fun, this free event brings together physically disabled athletes, low-vision and hearing-impaired participants, from all around the country.
