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EXPLORE > EVENTS/FESTIVALS EVES SURFBREAKER TRIATHLON Tuesday, December 27 Mount Maunganui This iconic race has been on the calendar since 1985, making it one of New Zealand’s oldest. Some great names of NZ Triathlon have won here over the years. The swim leg is at the Mount’s main beach in the surf. Get the chance to compete in the sprint, super-sprint and aquathon distance races before watching elite athletes take on the six-legged triathlon. TRIATHLONTAURANGA.ORG.NZ /EVENTS/SURFBREAKER/ A SUMMER'S DAY LIVE Wednesday, January 4 Trustpower Baypark, Tauranga Kick off this summer with one of reggae’s most successful acts UB40 joined by legendary US rockers Jefferson Starship and Kiwi heroes Dragon. The British band is set to perform six dates to celebrate their 40th anniversary (2020). They’ll also be hitting the stage in Napier, New Plymouth, Matakana, Tauranga, Nelson, and Queenstown. TRADEMARKLIVE.CO.NZ/ A-SUMMERS-DAY-LIVE-2022

CONCERT IN THE PARK Sunday, January 22 The Strand, Tauranga Waterfront. Come and enjoy good music in the park with the whole family. There will be non-alcoholic drinks and a food vendor on Events around the Bay On What’s FLAVOURS OF PLENTY March 24 – April 2 The Flavours of Plenty Festival is a celebration of the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s world-class food scene. Expect all kinds of mouthwatering fun, from workshops the day. Or take the chance to have a picnic and demonstrations, degustations and – pack a basket and don’t forget your pop-ups to cultural events and more. sunnies, camp chair and a sun brolly, for We can’t wait for you to join us again a fun Sunday out. There’ll be entertainment in 2023 as we celebrate our local food for the kids and activities for all. scene from our place to your plates. CONCERTINTHEPARKNZ FLAVOURSOFPLENTYFESTIVAL.COM BLACKCAPS V ENGLAND FIRST WE EAT February 16-20 Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Saturday, March 25 The England men’s side will return to First We Eat, a boutique, New Zealand in February 2023. Don’t multi-sensory food, wine, craft miss the first test match at The Bay Oval, beer and music festival returns Mount Maunganui to Tauranga in 2023! The format of these all-ages events, combines EVENTFINDA.CO.NZ/2023/BLACKCAPS- New Zealand’s leading musicians ENGLAND-1ST-TEST-MATCH/TAURANGA with delicious creations by boutique food vendors, celebrity chefs, WATERBOURNE renowned wineries and craft BEACH FESTIVAL breweries. Guests are encouraged March 4-11 to dine, drink and dance all day long. Waterbourne is embarking on a journey FIRSTWEEAT.CO.NZ to provide memorable experiences whilst protecting and rebuilding New Zealand’s coastline through a range of initiatives. Waterbourne’s sustainable beach festival, encourages the protection of our wildlife and ocean though events like Eves Stand Up Paddle Boarding nationals, NZ Beach Volleyball Tours finals, NZ Foil Centre Wingfoil weekend, the Popsicle Sandcastle Competition and more. WATERBOURNE.CO.NZ

KATIKATI AVOCADO FESTIVAL

Saturday, January 14 Uretara Domain, Katikati Katikati, the Avocado Capital of New Zealand, has hosted the festival since January 2004 drawing crowds from all over the Bay of Plenty and beyond. The festival promises great food, the best of wines, lively entertainment, excellent company, product displays, kitchen demonstrations, children's entertainment and so much more.

60TH NATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

April 1-10 The 2023 National Jazz Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary to be hosted right here in the heart of Tauranga. The festival is a musical treasure trove which is why it has such a loyal following. Something for everyone, featuring some of New Zealand’s top jazz musicians in a range of settings, including the two-day Downtown Carnival in the CBD.