National Jazz Festival Tauranga

National Jazz Festival

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MusicTauranga
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsRunning continuously since the early 1960s
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

National Jazz Festival Tauranga in Tauranga

The Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival is an Easter weekend music festival run by the Tauranga Jazz Society since the early 1960s, making it one of New Zealand's longest-running music festivals. The programme includes ticketed jazz and soul concerts, a national youth jazz competition, street parties and a vintage car parade across venues in central Tauranga.

New Zealand's jazz scene has few institutions older than the festival that fills Tauranga's central venues every Easter weekend.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Running continuously since the early 1960s, Tauranga's jazz festival predates most of New Zealand's current music festival calendar and has built a genuinely national role through its youth jazz competition, which has run for close to fifty years and functions as a talent pipeline into New Zealand's jazz scene, with past participants including musicians who went on to national recognition

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The mystery stays covered

Its Easter timing, rather than the more common summer festival slot, gives it a distinct place on the calendar, and the event spreads well beyond conventional concerts into a vintage car parade, a sunset harbour cruise and a satellite street party in nearby Katikati, giving the festival a whole-of-town character rather than confining itself to a single concert venue

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Founded in the early 1960s by the Tauranga Jazz Society

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival has maintained an Easter timing across its history and continues to award a national youth jazz competition

The sacred route

Living ritual

historically linked to New Zealand's jazz album recognition at the national music awards

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For National Jazz Festival Tauranga, plan transport around the exact Tauranga venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual for ticketed evening concerts, with more relaxed clothing suitable for daytime Jazz Village sessions; Tauranga's early-autumn Easter weather is generally mild but a light jacket...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For National Jazz Festival Tauranga, stay near the part of Tauranga you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.69 S, 176.17 EOpen in Google Maps

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Nearest airportAKL — Auckland
TransportFor National Jazz Festival Tauranga, plan transport around the exact Tauranga venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor National Jazz Festival Tauranga, stay near the part of Tauranga you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tauranga via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tauranga, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual for ticketed evening concerts, with more relaxed clothing suitable for daytime Jazz Village sessions; Tauranga's early-autumn Easter weather is generally mild but a light jacket is worth carrying for evening events.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for New Zealand and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Jazz Festival Tauranga?

National Jazz Festival Tauranga is listed for April · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Jazz Festival Tauranga take place?

The festival is listed in Tauranga, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjazz.org.nz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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