POP! Glow, Go! - FREE Event

Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 03:00 am to Mon, 01 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am UTC+12:00

Tauranga Waterfront | Tauranga

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POP! Glow, Go! - FREE Event
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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.
✅ 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
Glow mini golf – 1-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
SATURDAY
Glow mini golf – 1-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
SUNDAY
Glow mini golf – 1-8pm
Face Painting – 5-8pm
Luminous characters – 5.30-7pm
Photobooth – 5-8pm
MONDAY
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.
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Tauranga Waterfront, Devonport Road,Tauranga, New Zealand

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