STEMFest is back for 2025 and it's going to be bigger than EVER!

A festival designed to engage and inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers & mathematicians.

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Choose from: MORNING 10am to 1pm or AFTERNOON 1pm to 4pm tickets.

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About this event:

A celebration that is designed to engage and inspire the whole whānau and community, for children, young people, and adults of all ages!

Whakauru – Take part in hands-on experiments and demonstrations, from the coolest cutting edge technology to some amazing science and innovative engineering.

Whakatairanga – Meet some amazing people working in STEM and changing the world with their awesome skills and expertise.

Whakawhanake – Learn how you can follow in the footsteps of your STEM heroes by meeting the companies and organisations who are responsible for bringing these innovations to life.

For more information:

Visit our website stemfest.nz for the full list of all the exciting activities we've got lined up!

You need to have a (free) ticket to attend this year, even babies need a ticket.

When and where?

STEMFest will be on Sunday 28 September 2025. The festival opens to the public at 10am and ends at 4pm.

The festival will take place on Durham Street (from Elizabeth to Spring Street). The Main entrance into the event is from Elizabeth St.

Other important information

Please ensure everyone in your party has a General Entry ticket.

By ordering Tauranga STEM Festival tickets, you are agreeing to abide by our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Code of Conduct.

Photography and video recording of children (and adults) will be used for marketing and promotional purposes by SWT/Tauranga STEM Festival and our partners only.

All visitors to Tauranga STEM Festival who are aged under 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ID may be asked for at entry. The organisers and entrance staff reserve the right to refuse entry for health and safety or any other reason they feel is reasonable (such as drunkenness or inappropriate attire). Please refer to our Code of Conduct.

- SPONSORS -

Thanks to the amazing companies who are the early adopters from our sponsor family in 2025! We are always on the hunt for new sponsors so if you think your business or workplace might be interested, the drop us a line or visit this link to register your interest. Thank you to our sponsors and funders who make the event FREE and FUN for everyone to attend.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients - Headline Sponsor for 2025!

Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund - Principle Funder

University of Waikato, Basestation, Downtown Tauranga, One NZ, Beca, TechStep, Grace Team, Zespri, WSP, Bay of Plenty Regional Council.