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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
I’m good … are you? | Willie Apiata
A problem shared is a problem halved.
Rural Support recognises the many pressures that farmers are facing. This is an opportunity for you to join other farmers and growers, compare notes and hear from Willie Apiata, one of the recipients of New Zealand’s Victoria Cross.
Time | 6:30pm cash bar and light supper, mix and mingle, then seated by 7:00pm. Willie speaking from 7:00pm until approximately 9:30 pm.
Thank you to our Rural Supports Event Partners - BDO, Craigs Investment Partners, Fonterra, Greenlea, Property Brokers, Farmlands, Pioneer, Power Farming, Ravensdown and Rural Industry Leaders.
Thank you to our Community Partners, NZ Young Farmers and Farm Strong.
Tickets are free of charge, but Registrations are a 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 as capacity is limited. Age 16+
Puaka Matariki Iwikatea
Matariki Celebrations at TPŌMA!
We're excited to once again host the Puaka Matariki Iwikatea event at TPŌMA, now celebrating its third year.
Join us on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 for a day of performance, creativity, and community as we come together to celebrate Matariki.
🎤 Performers wanted!
Registrations are now open for individuals and groups who would like to perform on the day. All performers are welcome.
🎨 The popular Arts & Crafts Competition is back!
Get creative and showcase your talents as part of this year's celebrations.
📅 Registrations close Friday 29 May 2026
For registration forms and further information, please contact:
📩 cluthamatarikievent@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming the community to TPŌMA for another wonderful celebration of Matariki. ✨
Old Balclutha Hospital Reunion - Save the Date
This is an opportunity to meet up with old friends and colleagues from the Old Balclutha Hospital days.
Save the date and more details to follow.
Please email: oldbalcluthahospital@gmail.com with any queries.
Bingo
Bring your friends, grab a dabber, and join the Rosebank Home & School for a night of fun!
Tickets include Bingo Cards & Supper.
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.
Rotary Book Sale & Community Market
Rotary Book Sale & Community Market
Friday 4 July - Sunday 6 July
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.
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.
Community Law
Inland Revenue Clinic hosted by Clutha Development on the 2nd Thursday each month. Contact Clutha Development to make an appointment.
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.
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