In short What to expect
Come on down to The Jazz Room for a night that feels like 1920s New Orleans jazz itself: warm, alive, and impossible to keep your feet still.
Program A Glimpse of Tonight's Music
- St. James InfirmaryIrving Mills
- When the Saints Go Marching InJazz Standard
- On the Sunny Side of the StreetJimmy McHugh
- Basin Street BluesSpencer Williams
- Hello DollyLouis Armstrong
- and many more!
Experience highlights

A journey to the heart of New Orleans
Step back to the 1920s with a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation.

Music is meant to be felt
A live show with world-class musicians and powerhouse vocalists that will shake your soul.

The best spots in town
An intimate venue, low light, and sound that fills the room. You won't just hear the music, you'll feel it.

Timeless songs, legendary artists
Enjoy a fiery blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, from the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz.
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On the day How it works

Arrive a little early
Grab a drink, settle in, and let the evening begin before the first note. Arrive 30 minutes early. Doors close at the start and no entry is allowed once the show has begun.

Take your seat
Settle into an intimate venue with low lighting and rich, immersive sound. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Let the music move you
Experience world-class musicians and powerful vocals as jazz music comes to life.
Reviews What our guests say
4.3/5
based on 106 reviews
Jacob P.
jul 2026
Great musicians and hosts. Lovely touch was the pianist waiting to say goodbye at the door. Shame venue was cold, and that there was a lot of talking from the back. Would I go again? Absolutely.
Malcolm C.
jul 2026
I thought the musicianship was excellent from all the players and the songbird was very good too. There was a broad range of music played with many favourites together with a few I'd not heard. A very good evening's entertainment, thank you.
Gregory O.
jul 2026
Awesome night with lovely talented musicians. Loved the venue and we hope the council holds on to this iconic old wharf building . It was a little cold but not easy to hear such am old shed
Debbie R.
jul 2026
fantastic!!
Beth M.
jul 2026
What a lovely show! Thank yoi
Deb H.
jul 2026
I loved the performance. The place to line up could have been more clear. Some simple platters of food to buy would have been a nice touch,
Shirley W.
jul 2026
Such a great selection Loved it
Gaylene M.
jul 2026
Quality musicians
Jon R.
jul 2026
We loved it....more of the same please.
Margaretha R.
may 2026
Awesome show!
Louise H.
may 2026
Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Thank you so much!! We were transported to New Orleans for a wonderful evening. The band is top quality and very entertaining.
Victoria W.
may 2026
my first time jazz experience, loved it very cool vibe ❤️
Eric S.
may 2026
10/10
Stoffel B.
may 2026
Awesome experience
Pam C.
may 2026
A good way to spend a Saturday evening. Thoroughly enjoyable.
About the venueThe Cargo Shed
The Cargo Shed is a historic waterfront event venue in Tauranga’s city centre, overlooking the harbour. Originally built in the 1920s, it has been recently renovated into a unique, flexible space ideal for concerts, weddings, markets, corporate events, exhibitions, and community gatherings, blending heritage character with modern functionality.
Address
5 Dive Cres, Tauranga, Tauranga City, 3110
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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