Your Ultimate Festy Guide - TAF 2026

What’s a show without drinks and dinner? These offers are just for you dear ticketholder.

Redeem any of the offers below just by showing your festival tickets. Thanks for supporting Tauranga businesses and we hope you make the most of what the festival has to offer.

The Barrel Room - Wharf Street

The Barrel Room on Wharf Street in the city centre, serving up finely crafted craft beer, wine and whisky, is offering Arts Festival ticket holders a 10% discount off their bill to enjoy our delicious food for a pre-show meal. Simply book in by giving them a call (07 578 0603) or email (bar@barrelroom.co.nz) and show your ticket on arrival. Excludes select items.

Also open late for a nightcap (or two) after most shows!

Miss Gees - 3/59 The Strand

Enjoy 15% discount on all food & drink for all ticket holders during the events. Show them your ticket before paying for the bill.

Love a cocktail? Miss Gees grapefruit sour cocktail will be a bar special during the festival.

Chicken Fryday - 120 Devonport Road

Best Korean Fried Chicken in the city. Spend $50 and receive free fries with any order.

Satori Sushi & Sake Bar - 83 The Strand

Bring your tickets and enjoy 5% off the total bill anytime during the festival, just show your tickets upon arrival. Bookings essential over the weekends.

Florence Bistro - 90 Devonport Road

A glass of prosecco will be included with your evening Entree or Main at Florence Bistro. (Conditions: per person only; valid from 22 October to 31 October, booking required)

Booking Link: https://www.florencebistro.co.nz/booknow

Trinity Wharf - 51 Dive Crescent

Summer Spritz Menu Friday nights only: 23 and 30 October, from 5:00pm–8:00pm, featuring live music from local artists on our deck and specials on our Spritz menu to get everyone excited for summer.

Restaurant is also open daily for lunch and dinner from 12:00pm–10:00pm