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What’s on
There’s always something to look forward to at TPŌMA! Our calendar is brimming with events all year round that celebrate our diverse community. Te Pou Ō Mata-Au is all about showcasing arts, theatre, culture, & local heritage. Keep an eye out for concerts, cultural festivals, exhibitions and more.
Featured Events
Upcoming Events

Rotary Book Sale & Community Market
Rotary Book Sale & Community Market
Friday 4 July - Sunday 6 July

Business South: Excel Fundamentals
A foundation course for Microsoft Excel ideal for the beginner or the self-taught. This course will provide the skills required to use Excel’s impressive capabilities to create spreadsheets. During the course, you will learn the skills that will enable you to produce your own worksheets with appropriately formatted data and how to manage your worksheets.
Brought to you by Business South Inc.

Bingo by The Bridge
South Otago Venturers bring to you Bingo By The Bridge!
Tickets include Bingo Cards & Supper.
Come join the fun and help the Venturers fundraise for an upcoming trip.

Down Below, Up to No Good - Justine Smith Comedy Show
Join us for a night of belly laughs with Justine Smith’s Down Below Up To No Good show. With supporting acts by Harriet Moir (MC), Nicole Brown, Molly Force, and Roland Mirabueno.

Bingo
Bring your friends, grab a dabber, and join the Rosebank Home & School for a night of fun!
Tickets include Bingo Cards & Supper.

Kelvin Cruickshank - The Language of Spirit Tour
KC Productions presents
Kelvin Cruickshank Live!
“The Language of Spirit” Tour
Coming back to Balclutha for one time only for 2025!

Murder Mystery Interactive - The Great Gatsby
Get a group of friends together, grab your costumes and book now for the latest sensation in live entertainment. But beware! There are many distractions along the way to keep you from solving this dastardly deed!

Daniel Champagne Live at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au
After SOLD OUT shows all over the world, the young virtuoso recently described as ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’ brings his world tour back to New Zealand!
Come along for a night of live music at TPŌMA with Daniel Champagne!

Puaka Matariki Iwikatea
Celebrate Matariki with Balclutha’s annual Puaka Matariki Iwikatea event. A fun filled day of celebrations with a day show, workhops and an evening show. Shows will have performances from local community groups, schools and early childhood centres.

Samoa Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate Samoa Independence Day with this festive event brought to the community by Clutha District Samoan Society.
5pm till late

Pink Ribbon + Mothers Day Dinner
Join us for a heartwarming Dinner & Dessert event as we honor the incredible women in our lives. From the Pink Ribbon Breakfast supporting breast cancer awareness to celebrating the love of mothers on Mother’s Day, let’s lift up the women who have shaped us.

Unlock the Power of AI
Join us for this free Business South sponsored event with Stephen Johnson, Co-CEO of Incredible.so, designed to transform the way you work using artificial intelligence.
This isn’t a session about abstract AI theories—it's a hands-on guide to real-world applications that can make a tangible difference in your business.
Discover how companies are saving 10+ hours per week by integrating AI into their operations, enabling them to focus on what truly matters.

Music! Exists
A free event to showcase young bands and artists from the area, and also promote and encourage people to get involved in the music scene in the Clutha district.

Cultural Feast
Clutha District Settlement Support’s annual Cultural Feast is to be held on 11 April from 5pm.

SPW Road to The Rumble
Southern Pro Wrestling is ON TOUR!
And to kick our Road to the Southern Rumble off, we are beyond excited to make our debut in Balclutha!!

Seniors Expo 2025
Seniors Expo
All Welcome to this free event!
Connecting seniors to local services.

A Resilient Community - Lessons from Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Clutha Development is excited to welcome Sir Ashley Bloomfield to share his journey of navigating the spotlight, building resilience, and finding balance.

Jarred Fell - Live at TPŌMA
Come along for a night of live comedy with renown comedian Jarred Fell, fundraising for the Crescent RFC.

Closed for Christmas
We are currently closed for venue hire over the Christmas period.
Keep an eye on this page in the New Year for upcoming events.
Contact olivia@tpoma.nz to make a booking.

A Christmas Carol
Southern Dance Academy Presents A Christmas Carol
Directed by Jessica Neal & Nicola Simpson
Come along and see local dance academy, Southern Dance Academy, perform this classic Christmas show.

Santa Photos at TPŌMA
Come along and get your Santa Photos at TPŌMA on Saturday 14 December between 11am - 3pm.
Santa is paying us a visit with the talented Ronel Hunter Photography.

Remembrance Tree
Write a message to a loved one that is no longer with us, pop it in a bauble and hang it on the tree.
Saturday 7 Dec, 11am - 2pm
Saturday 14 Dec, 11am - 2pm
Remembrance Tree is in the main entrance foyer at TPŌMA.

Jobbortunities Fish & Chips Evening
Jobbortunities Fish & Chips Evening for the Samoan Youth Community.
Are you aged 16 - 25 and looking for work in the Clutha District?
Come join the Jobbortunites team for fish & chips and chat to local job support agencies about gaining employment.

Coin South: Morning Mahi, Kickstart your Business Idea
Do you have a business idea you’d like to put into action? Coin South are taking their first Morning Mahi session to Balclutha. Fran will guide you through using a COIN Lean Canvas—a tool to get your business idea out of your head and onto paper.

Community Law
Inland Revenue Clinic hosted by Clutha Development on the 2nd Thursday each month. Contact Clutha Development to make an appointment.

Look good Feel Better
Join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of those who’ve completed training in the Clutha District!
Nominate your team members for the Clutha District Training & Development Awards Dinner happening at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Balclutha.

Clutha District Training and Development Awards Dinner
Join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of those who’ve completed training in the Clutha District!
Nominate your team members for the Clutha District Training & Development Awards Dinner happening at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Balclutha.

Co-Work Open Week
Co-Work Open Week 11 - 15 November 2024
Grad your free session working in the TPŌMA Co-Work anytime during this week. Free coffee and morning tea. Adjustable desks, screen, WiFi, networking opportunities and a beautiful outlook over the river.

Spooktacular Event
Get your costumes ready and join Tokomairiro Waiora Inc, hosted by Gen-Z Society for their FREE Spooktacular Event!

Shocktober: 3 Steps for Life Lesson with St John
This October St John are on a mission to provide 3 steps for Life training for as many people as possible. This free training is designed to give you confidence to take action if someone suffers a cardiac arrest by:
Calling 111
Starting CPR
Using an AED
Come along for a 3 Steps for Life lesson at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au on Saturday 26 October between 10am - 4pm.
This is a free training lesson.

Mr Yipadee (Presented by CDC Libraries)
Balclutha District Libraries proudly presents Mr Yipadee at Te Pou Ō Mata Au! A fantastic FREE show to keep the children entertained.

Art South Otago Annual Art Exhibition
2024 Art Exhibition
Local artists from South Otago are exhibiting their art for the month of October in Art South Otago's annual exhibition.
Art will displayed for the month of October and will be available to purchase.

Camera Club Exhibition
Clutha Camera Club Exhibition 2024
Local photographers are exhibiting their art for the month of October in Clutha Camera Club's 2024 exhibition.
Photographs will displayed for the month of October and the Ground Floor of Te Pou Ō Mata-Au.

Rebecca Keil
Rebecca Keil in conjunction with Balclutha Parents Centre is coming along for one night only to host her best bits of all her comedy shows.

Raylee Bradfield & Renēe Cosio
Longtime friends and fellow musicians, Raylee Bradfield and Renēe Cosio have teamed up to share their new music with you.

SIX60 The Grassroots Tour: One More Show
New Zealand’s biggest band is set to add two more performances at TPŌMA to the Grassroots Tour in partnership with One New Zealand.

Jarred Fell (SOHS Vietnam Fundraiser)
Prepare for a night of laughter and entertainment with the sensational comedian and entertainer, Jarred Fell! Known for his incredible comedic talent and captivating performances, Jarred promises an evening filled with laughter and fun.
Past Events

events are epic at TPŌMA
Made for the masses.
Our auditorium is the true star of the show, with retractable seating, durable flooring and stage, as well as a large theatre sized screen. We can cater to all sorts of big-ticket events.
Image Credit: Chontelle Musson