Katikati is about turn up the beat on its Main St when the annual Jazz Street Party swings back into town on March 28 as part of Tauranga’s 2026 jazz festival.

Hosted by Katch Katikati with support from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund, the free day of fun for all is this year located along Main St at three key locations – The Arts Junction, Cherry Court and the Western Bay Museum.

Katch Katikati general manager Jacqui Knight said festival-goers could expect to enjoy great tunes from talented musicians who haven’t played in Katikati before, street performers, and a circus workshop for all to attend.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Jazz Street Party back to Katikati this month to entertain both young and old alike with smooth sounds of jazz. The event is all about bringing the community together.”

Held from 10am-2pm on March 28, the Katikati Jazz Street Party would offer a perfect way to enjoy a day with family and friends and celebrate Katikati’s creative energy, Knight said.

Cherry Court would host Lara Band, which would play from 10am-11.45am and 12.15pm-2pm.

The Arts Junction would host two musicians inside its building – Caitriona Fallon from 10.15am-noon and Jeff Barker Trio from 12.30pm-2.15pm. Outside the Western Bay Museum, La Tina Trio would play 9.45am-11.30am and Ceviche Jam would perform noon-1.45pm.

Knight said adding to the lively festival atmosphere would be plenty of family-friendly entertainment such as Circus in a Flash, Skew Whiff, face painting and games from Party in the Bay.

“A range of food trucks will be serving delicious treats, including Thai with Nui, Smashed Strawbs, Lil Orb Donuts, BBQ favourites, and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua will have a tent with delicious food including, seafood chowder inside a fry bread.”

Knight said the event would be a vibrant celebration of music, community, and summer spirit.

“This is a free event that provides a welcoming atmosphere that brings people together in the heart of Katikati – so don’t miss it! Mark it on your calendars now!”