POP! Glow, Go! - FREE Event
Schedule
Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:00 am to Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
Tauranga Waterfront | Tauranga, BP
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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, fire performances, neon face painting, photobooth, and surprise encounters with luminous roaming characters. You'll also have the chance to try your own circus skill with Have a Glow Circus!
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.
✅ Free event
✅ Accessible sites and toilets available
✅ Event HQ and roaming crew on site to help
Proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council with support from Downtown Tauranga and Vesica.
What’s on:
FRIDAY - 29 May
Have a Glow Circus – 5-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
Fire Performer – 6-8pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
Live music in the city centre – 5.30-7pm
SATURDAY - 30 May
Have a Glow Circus – 5-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
Fire Performer – 6-8pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
Live music in the city centre – 5.30-7pm
SUNDAY - 31 May
Have a Glow Circus – 5-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
Fire Performer – 6-8pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
MONDAY - 1 June
Have a Glow Circus – 5-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Fire Performer – 6-8pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
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.
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Where is it happening?
Tauranga Waterfront, 85 The Strand, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand, TaurangaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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