Our goal is to provide our community with the Best Live Music Venue & Performing Arts Centre in the country.

Private Functions

Make your next event an unforgettable one!
The team at TOTARA ST can tailor a package to exceed your guests expectations... 

Join the Club!

Become a TOTARA ST Member and win tickets, merchandise, V.I.P meet & greets and awesome prize packs. Gain access to discounted tickets before they're available to the public, and take advantage of Chur!Coal BBQ & Eatery's food and beverage specials!

News

Get the latest news and views straight from the horses mouth.

TOTARA ST is a multi-functional entertainment venue located in the heart of Mount Maunganui.

The facilities at TOTARA ST are used for a number of different events, workshops, and corporate functions. Having the ability to set the room up for an intimate vibe with 30 people, or open both levels and house over 400 patrons is what sets us apart from the rest. TOTARA ST has become the Bay of Plenty’s premier live music, entertainment and events facility. Check our events page for details on upcoming shows.

Founded in 2015TOTARA ST has played host to some of New Zealand’s most prestigious artists and entertainers. From hosting shows with L.A.B and Xavier Rudd, to being readily available for birthday parties and corporate functions, the beauty of the space is that it can be manipulated to suit any event organiser's wishes. The room is equipped with a beautiful Martin Audio sound system, solid in house lighting rig, two licensed bars, commercial kitchen, mezzanine floor, and excellent sight lines to the stage. Whatever your focus is, our events team can tailor an event package to suit all the needs of your clientele.

Coming Events

Surge Audio Presents: The Mount Classic 2024

The Mount Classic returns for 2024.

Join us for a night of pure multi-genre bliss. House, UKG and Drum n Bass all night long at the world class Totara Street.

______________________________________

Rock, Grunge, Funk, Flannel shirts….. check, check, check and CHECK! Lounge Apes are back with New Zealand’s most popular tribute show! You’re in for a night of PEARL JAM, THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and NIRVANA – each with their own dedicated set including all the greatest hits LIVE and LOUD on stage!

Lounge Apes are a group of professional homegrown and international musicians who have been selling out shows across New Zealand with their authentic high energy performances since 2016.

Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy returns to Totara Street!

Irish comedian, Alan McElroy (RNZ's The Panel) will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy” Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Queenstown based, Sean Tinker from Ireland was the Winner of the 2020 Queenstown Raw Comedy Quest! & 2021/22 Raw Comedy Quest Finalist!

The hilarious David Stuart from Scotland completes the celtic line up! Winner of best newcomer at the NZ Guild Awards 2023!

Last year's event was phenomenal, and this year promises to be even better! Don't miss out on the chance to turn back the clock and turn up the heat at the Mount's very own MINISTRY OF MOUNT HOUSE PARTY.

Join us for a spectacular evening at **TOTARA ST** with incredible DJs spinning your favorite Ministry of Sound tunes. Embrace the Coachella/Club vibe with your best festival-themed outfits.

Announcing the highly anticipated return of The Thrift Shop Ball! Brought to you by Rozella Presents and Mamamanagementnz, this event is poised to be the standout of the year.

Unleash your creativity and fashion a striking ensemble from your personal collection and thrift Shop finds. Featuring top-tier live performances and pulsating dance rhythms, this is no ordinary affair.

Enjoy live performances and dance music from, Chiccoreli & Tali, Kool With A K, MSJOS, Dolly Velvet-Riot, and more, plus a creative installation from The PreLoved Project and the Thrift Shop fashion show.

Don't hesitate - Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience at The Thrift Shop Ball! Tickets are up now!

Escape the winter chill and heat things up with Summer Thieves! The boys bring their infectious mix of reggae, rock, and hip-hop to The Mount for an evening that promises to be nothing short of electrifying.
Touring their signature tunes and energetic performances that will transport you to sunnier days. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering their music for the first time, the Summer In Winter Tour guarantees an unforgettable experience.
Dance Pop

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
It’s a fact.
It’s in the dictionary…

Saturday the 17th of August sees an all time 80’s dance takeover at TOTARA ST. Rally the troops, drag those 80’s outfits outta the closet, do your stretches and get ready to dance the night away in full 80’s fashion.

This one goes out to all those girls out there that just want to HAVE FUN :)

Join us for an unforgettable night of high-octane rock as East York headlines Totara Street with support from Pull Down The Sun and Bad Schematics. This is a rock show you won't want to miss!

Absolute BOWIE Tribute.

This show has been selling out venues for the past 5 years. On hold during COVID and CYCLONES ..now ready to rock.

A 7 piece Band.

REVIEW from August 11th /2023 Concert:

"Awesome night. The Pukes Iggy Pop's stuff was massively on point and variations on Bowie and Lou Reed was excellent. Great lead-up to the Bowie Band main act. Special kudos to all. V impressive...lead vocals, backup singers, guitarist, saxophone, keyboards, drummer. Felt like being in a New York club. Cheers". Viv'.

⭐︎ SO TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT, WHAT YOU REALLY REALLY WANT ⭐︎

NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party

⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎

Calling all Barbie Girls, Teenage Dirtbags and All Stars: join No Scrubs for a 90s and early 00s party that will be Larger Than Life!!

You’ll be Dancing in the Moonlight, Spinning Around and Jumpin’ Jumpin’ as we Pump It with all the best throwback tunes from 1990 - 2009!!

If you Wannabe Livin la Vida Loca with us on the dancefloor then Say You’ll Be There and get in quick for tickets!

⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎

As the cost of living rises to new levels of financial restraint and struggle for the average New Zealander, you may ask yourself a series of David Byrne like questions about how you can still afford to do what you used to do. For now week to week your purse is olive jar lid tight. Your wallet aches for anything that isn’t a receipt. Your Eftpos card yearns to be used for something more than just bread and milk. Because if your wages haven’t been spent on unjustifiably high rent to line the pockets of your slumlord, then you are probably facing the unchecked avarice of bank imposed interest increases on your already emotionally painful mortgage, or perhaps inflation has increased your grocery, petrol, power, (LIVING) costs to a level you can no longer justify or control. Therefore, the disposable income you once freely used on entertainment; concerts, sports, movies has either been reduced drastically or eliminated completely.

Pop

The Adele and Amy Songbook

Playing the very best of Adele and Amy Winehouse

Bloom returns to New Zealand to bring you the songs of 2 amazing artists: Adele & Amy Winehouse. Both artists amassed a legion of fans the world over, and together have sold in excess of 20 million albums. Featuring the hits including Someone Like You, Send My Love, Hello, Rolling In Deep, Back to Black, Valerie, You Know I’m No Good and Rehab to name a few, this amazing show is sure to thrill the toughest of sceptics.

Dunedin Indie Pop outfit Marlin’s Dreaming have announced a nine date tour of Australia & New Zealand to celebrate the release of their new album HIRL due later this year and the band’s first since the critically acclaimed record Hasten in 2021.

Salmonella Dub SoundSystem return to TOTARA ST with the release of their 3rd Return to our Kōwhai 12” vinyl album - For All Things Alive featuring guest vocalists Nino Birch (Beat Rhythm Fashion) Troy Kingi, Whirimako Black, The Mighty Asterix & Laughton Kora.

Come join us for a night of amazing music with Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring Whirimako Black, Mighty Asterix, and Dub horns at the Leigh Sawmill with special guests Israel Starr & Riddum Cartel on Saturday Sept 14th - 2024 from 8.30PM- 12.30AM.

Get ready to groove to some awesome tunes and enjoy a fantastic live performance from these talented artists. It's going to be a night to remember, so don't miss out!

TROY KINGI ANNOUNCES ‘LEATHERMAN & THE MOJAVE GREEN’ TEN DATE NATIONWIDE ALBUM RELEASE TOUR

Album number eight of the 10 | 10 | 10 series - ‘Leatherman & the Mojave Green’ is a homecoming of sorts for Troy, returning to the genre of music that ultimately enticed him into the industry - rock music. Inspired in his mid teens by so many artists that have come from or created in the Mojave Desert region (Kyuss, QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal) it was an easy decision for Troy to record this album in the home of Desert Rock: Joshua Tree, in a studio synonymous with that sound 'Rancho de la Luna'.

Blame it on the Boogie has been specifically designed to release an onslaught of endorphins, burn multiple calories and place you into a euphoric state of disco bliss.

It must be noted that there are a range of side effects that may result approximately 12 hours after event initiation.

Main side effects are as follows:

Sore, tired feet.

Aching leg muscles.

Some may experience mild hip pain.

Pop

Rewind - 2000's White Party
00's Edition
White Out Glow Show
All White/Fluro clothing for UV light show

We are back, Its time to do it all again.
In the golden age of megastar artists like Usher, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.
The emo hits of Paramore, Panic at the Disco and Fallout Boy.
Pop smashers like Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas and Pink.
And dancefloor fillers like Pitbull, Cascada, David Guetta and Flo Rida to name a few.

Emo, Punk & Rock Theme Party.

Friday 4th October 2024
Doors open 8pm.
Venue. Totara St

Finally, Tauranga's very own Emo Nite!

Come feast on some sweet emo nostalgia as we dance, sing and scream into the weekend.

Krazy Jacks Revolution is unleashing pure nostalgia with 'Lock in 2024'!

Remember those legendary nights on the Strand? Where the music was louder, the crowds wilder, and the drinks flowed like there was no tomorrow! On Friday 18th October, we're transporting you right back to that madness at Totara St!

Get ready to be blown away by six hours of live music! Acoustic sessions, electric sets and Dj's courtesy of our kickass lineup with Enercia pumping until 1am.

Eccles Entertainment and The Rock Present Jon Toogood - Last of the Lonely Gods Tour | Mount Maunganui

Renowned New Zealand musician Jon Toogood today announces Last Of The Lonely Gods album release tour bringing to life his first ever solo album of the same name this October and November.

 

 

Buzzcocks return to New Zealand with their arsenal of powerhouse punk anthems.

Plus1 presale begins 9am Monday 18 March, with tickets on general sale on Wednesday 20 March. Sign up for the presale here.

Throughout their career, Buzzcocks' methodology has remained constant: short, sharp slices of sublime guitar punk pop music, revered by a global army of fans and vitally influential to legions of bands coming up behind.

Come and immerse yourself in a night of artistry, connection, and unforgettable performances at our Elemental Event on November 9th!

Prepare to be captivated by a stunning array of Circus Performers, Musicians, Dancers, Neon Body Painter, Aerialists, Singers, Runway Models, Burlesque Performers, Actors, Stick & Poke Tattoo Artist, and DJ, each weaving a narrative that celebrates the 4 elements of the earth.

All live music fans...

Step into the Realm of the Underground ,from Mt Maunganui.

An Assortment of different styles come together to put on a show at TOTARA ST on November 22nd.

In one show experience 6 bands with POP, FUNK ,ROCK ,PUNK, METAL acts making their way in the music scene.

Come support local music!

Check our Events Page for upcoming shows or contact us now to tailor your next event with the team at TOTARA ST.

Latest News

Proudly brought to you by The Wright Family Foundation, come and enjoy an afternoon of musical treats at 2024's second instalment of College Co+Labs @ TOTARA ST.

Upcoming College acts from around the Bay take to the TOTARA ST stage and present an action packed event with music spanning across multiple genres.

With the support from Papamoa College and the Mauao Performing Arts Centre, come and check out some amazing upcoming talent.

Mata ‘Eyes’ Ariki : ‘High Chief or God’ : MATARIKI

This upcoming 8 date tour is in celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year and to showcase Rei’s latest album Ariki. Traveling through Aotearoa, from Tāmaki to Te Wai Pounamu, Rei can’t wait to share his waiata kanikani (dance music) and party with the people.

His last tour was for his award-winning album ‘The Bridge’. Always in mahi hard mode, Rei has dropped 3 new albums since then, played across the world, won 3 Māori music awards, earning millions of streams and radio hits since this tour… but nothing beats performing to your home country. Rei’s Matariki tour will start with local support acts, followed by Rei’s full high energy set, topped off with a DJ set featuring remixed te reo music.