The Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary marking seven decades of bringing young voices together in a spectacular celebration of music, learning, and community.
This year's theme, Dream Big, encourages students to believe in themselves, embrace new opportunities, and discover the power of music to inspire, connect, and uplift. Through a vibrant programme of massed choir performances, students from schools across the Bay of Plenty will unite on stage to perform songs that celebrate hope, courage, resilience, and belonging.
The programme features inspiring contemporary favourites including Celestial, Don't Dream It's Over, and This Is Me, alongside a wonderful selection of musical pieces that showcase the enthusiasm, talent, and commitment of our young performers. Each song reflects the festival's message that every child has the ability to dream, grow, and make a positive difference in the world.
Since its beginnings in 1956, the Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival has provided generations of children with the unforgettable experience of performing as part of a massed choir. For many students, it is their first opportunity to sing on a professional stage, creating memories that last a lifetime while building confidence, friendships, and a lifelong appreciation of music.
As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we honour the teachers, conductors, accompanists, committee members, volunteers, families, and thousands of students whose dedication has shaped the festival's rich legacy. Together, we celebrate 70 years of inspiring young people to dream big, sing proudly, and create something truly extraordinary.
Each night different schools perform, so if you're looking for seats for a specific night, please see the below list:
Monday 31 August - SOLD OUT
Greenpark School, Bethlehem Primary School, Whakamarama School, Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School, Omokoroa Point School, Welcome Bay School, Pongakawa School
Tuesday 1 September
Tauranga Intermediate School, Arataki Primary School, Mount Maunganui Primary School, Greerton Village School, Te Puna Primary School, Selwyn Ridge School, St Mary's Catholic School Tauranga
Wednesday 2 September - SELLING FAST
Mount Maunganui Intermediate, Omanu Primary School, Pahoia School, Bethlehem College, Te Puke Intermediate School, Tauranga Primary School
Thursday 3 September - SELLING FAST
Matua School, Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School, Ōtūmoetai Primary School, Golden Sands School, Pillans Point Primary School, Te Akau ki Pāpāmoa School, Kaimai School
Friday 4 September
Ōropi School, Tauriko School, Pyes Pā School, ACG Tauranga, Bethlehem College Primary, Te Kura o Manunui School, Rangiuru School
Prices
Admit One: $19.45