Welcome to the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival 2026 where we celebrate the beauty and diversity of our region's gardens and the creativity of talented artists. Get ready to explore the wonderful Bay of Plenty and visit around 70 beautiful gardens and art stops and meet more than 70 magnificent artists.

The 2026 festival runs from Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd November 2026. You will also experience fascinating landscape gardens, exhibitors, live music, tasty food & beverages and the amazing Festival Gallery at our festival hub "Bloom in the Bay" located along the waterfront in Tauranga City Centre.

Note: Tickets purchased after the 31st October will need to be collected from iSite Tauranga, 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga CBD.

If the courier option was selected and paid for when purchasing tickets, Festival packs will be couriered out after mid-September.

If the office pick-up was selected when purchasing tickets, Festival packs are to be collected from the iSite Tauranga, 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga CBD. Pick-up details will be provided closer to festival time, and pick-up is the responsibility of the purchaser.

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