About Us

About Us

Established in 1999, we are Tauranga's flagship Arts Festival. We deliver a world-class programme direct from leading artists and performers at the peak of their practice. It's a live experience that you don't have to travel to Auckland for or be living in London - it happens right here in Tauranga.

Tauranga Arts Festival Charitable Trust organise the Tauranga Arts Festival and Escape! literary weekend.

Escape! is back and will be held on the 17 and 18 October 2020. See the full programme below

Our next festival 21 - 31 October 2021 keep an eye out here for updates.