City centre comes alive with jazz, blues and funk!
Downtown Carnival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Zealand’s finest musicians, performing live on multiple stages and in top-notch bars and restaurants in the Strand, Wharf Street, and Red Square.
Savour delectable cuisine and refreshments, while soaking up the festive carnival atmosphere.
Fancy dancing under the open sky? Our outdoor stages will be hosting a line-up of spectacular acts that are sure to get your feet moving. Or perhaps you’d prefer a more intimate setting? Step inside one of our bars or restaurants and let the live music wash over you. Or maybe you would like to picnic with the family on the water’s edge while listening to smooth live tunes.
So come, join us, and let the rhythm of the city take you on a journey you won’t forget!
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Groovy, swinging, and sophisticated at the same time.
Tea Dance
Dance and dine with Tauranga Big Band
Louis Baker
Authentic modern soul
Akash Dutta – The Trio Sessions
A musical jazz journey from pop to the rich cultures of India, Persia, and Arabia
- Event Info
Date: Sat 30 & Sun 31 March
Bars and restaurants at Wharf Street and Strand
Stages at Wharf Street, Red Square, and Edgewater Fan
Fun rides for children at Edgewater Fan on Waterfront
Stages at Wharf Street, Red Square, and Edgewater Fan
Fun rides for children at Edgewater Fan on Waterfront
12pm – 6pm
Admission:
Gold coin donation
Children under 14 Free