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| # Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival Tauranga, get ready! The 2026 National Jazz Festival runs 27 March – 6 April, bringing 11 days of world-class music and city-wide celebrations. Explore the buzzing Jazz Village, enjoy brand-new indoor concerts and catch Uptown Downtown shows across Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Hear international stars alongside Aotearoa's finest and cheer on talented young musicians in the National Youth Jazz Competition. With music, food and family fun everywhere, this is Tauranga's ultimate celebration of jazz, culture and joy. Secure your tickets fast! |
| ## Push Push Tour Push Push hit the stage this summer to celebrate 35 years of Trippin' and their brand-new EP, out in February. Don't miss the iconic line-up of Mikey Havoc, Andy Kane, Silver, Steve Abplanalp and Scott Cortese reunited for the tour. Book your tickets now! |
| ## International Akaroa Music Festival 2026 The International Akaroa Summer Festival kicks off soon! This charming seaside town comes alive with world-class music – from chamber music and opera to jazz, spectacular fireworks and the vibrant spirit of the Roaring Twenties. Secure your spot today and join the celebration! |
| ## New Zealand String Quartet - Storytellers The New Zealand String Quartet presents their 2026 Season: Storytellers. Discover the stories behind music, from timeless folk and classical works to contemporary Grammy-winning pieces. Join concerts, workshops and collaborations that celebrate music, storytelling and creative expression. Secure your spot today! |
| ## Featured Events |
|  |  | ### Sonic Boom Taupō Sun 11 Jan |
|  |  | ### Auckland Stockcar & Ministock Champs and More Auckland Sat 10 Jan |
|  |  | ### Raglan Rock Fest Raglan Sat 3 Jan |
|  |  | ### The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery Palmerston North Sat 3 Jan – Sun 4 Jan |
| ## Most Popular Events |
1 |  |  | ### Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny New Plymouth Tue 20 Jan |
2 |  |  | ### Agatha Christie’s Murder On the Orient Express Auckland Sat 7 Feb – Sun 22 Feb |
3 |  |  | ### Men of Steel: NZ's Ultimate Male Revue Auckland Sat 10 Jan – Sat 28 Mar |
4 |  |  | ### Crystal Visions Holistic Market Auckland Sat 6 Dec – Sat 20 Jun |
5 |  |  | ### Cambridge Market -Trash 'N' Treasure Cambridge Sun 14 Dec – Sun 13 Dec |
6 |  |  | ### A Romantic Adventure Christchurch Sat 14 Mar |
7 |  |  | ### Tamahere Country Market Hamilton Sat 6 Dec – Sat 19 Dec |
8 |  |  | ### Manurewa Market Auckland Sun 17 Aug – Sun 30 Aug |
9 |  |  | ### Destination Market at Historic Village Tauranga Sun 18 Jan – Sun 10 May |
10 |  |  | ### The Village Market Auckland Sun 18 Jan – Sun 19 Jul |
| ## Tours / Collections |
|  |  | ### Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival The Tauranga Jazz Society is thrilled to present the 2026 National Jazz Festival,… |
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