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POP! Glow, Go!

Community
Family and kids
Performing arts
Activity
Exhibition
Long weekend
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Head to the Tauranga waterfront this King’s Birthday weekend for a free evening of colour, energy and play!

Across three nights, the waterfront will light up with two large-scale lighting installations alongside glow in the dark mini golf, neon face painting, and surprise encounters with luminous roaming characters!

Make a night of it by exploring our delicious eateries, stopping in for dinner or dessert, and enjoying live music throughout the city centre. Free, fun and family friendly – don’t miss this the bold lights and bright nights along the waterfront this long weekend.

Please note: Photography and video will be captured for promotional use.
Proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council with support from Downtown Tauranga and Vesica.

What’s on:

  • FRIDAY - 29 May
    Glow mini golf – 1-8pm
    Face Painting – 5-8pm
    Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
    Photobooth – 5-8pm

  • SATURDAY - 30 May
    Glow mini golf – 1-8pm
    Face Painting – 5-8pm
    Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
    Photobooth – 5-8pm

  • SUNDAY - 31 May
    Glow mini golf – 1-8pm
    Face Painting – 5-8pm
    Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
    Photobooth – 5-8pm

  • MONDAY - 1 June
    Glow mini golf – 10am-5pm
    Face Painting – 11am-2pm
    Photobooth – 11am-2pm

Getting here Parking is free across Tauranga city centre for the public holiday weekend in all council operated on street parks and parking buildings.
Mobility parking is available in parking buildings and on street. Bikebox shelters are available on The Strand and Devonport Road.

Date and time

Fri 29 May 2026

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Sat 30 May 2026

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Sun 31 May 2026

1:00pm - 8:00pm

Mon 01 Jun 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Tauranga Waterfront

Tauranga Waterfront

The Strand

Tauranga Tauranga 3110

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Pricing

Free

All ages

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