Taupō Events | What's on in Taupō

Check out the latest events happening in Taupō. From major sports events and concerts to things to see and do in the community. Taupō has large and small events taking place all year round. Know of an event taking place? List your own event info for FREE on Taupo.info, simply click on the link below.

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October 2025

Monday 13th

Yoga Teacher Training 300 Hour Taupo Oct 2025

1:30pm

If you feel that you are ready to take that next step and become a RYT500 certified yoga teacher, then this course is for you!

Friday 17th
EQUIFEST 2025

EQUIFEST 2025

7:00am to 8:00pm

Equifest is a three-day festival bringing together horse lovers to connect, learn, and celebrate their passion for all things equine.

Saturday 18th
EQUIFEST 2025

EQUIFEST 2025

7:00am to 8:00pm

Equifest is a three-day festival bringing together horse lovers to connect, learn, and celebrate their passion for all things equine.

Laid Out At The Lake 2025

Laid Out At The Lake 2025

9:00am to 4:00pm

Laid Out at the Lake is a Minitruck and Lowrider show (other cars are welcome but they MUST be on airbags or hydraulics for entry)

ICN New Zealand Nationals 2025 – Two-Day Spectacular!

ICN New Zealand Nationals 2025 – Two-Day Spectacular!

11:00am to 6:00pm

DAY ONE SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER - All Bodybuilding; Ms Figure and Classic Figure; Men's Classic Physique; Ms Wellness and Ms Sports Model.

Sunday 19th
EQUIFEST 2025

EQUIFEST 2025

7:00am to 8:00pm

Equifest is a three-day festival bringing together horse lovers to connect, learn, and celebrate their passion for all things equine.

MARKET CENTRAL TAUPŌ: FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET

MARKET CENTRAL TAUPŌ: FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET

9:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday mornings have never been better! Nestled beside the stunning Lake Taupō with breathtaking mountain views, an exciting market awaits.

ICN New Zealand Nationals 2025 – Two-Day Spectacular!

ICN New Zealand Nationals 2025 – Two-Day Spectacular!

10:00am to 5:00pm

DAY TWO SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER - Ms Swimsuit; Men's Physique; Ms Runway; Ms Fitness; Men's Fitness; Ms Bikini.

Skatescool - Taupō Roller Skating Disco

Skatescool - Taupō Roller Skating Disco

12:00pm to 2:00pm

All ages and abilities are welcome! We have the most fun in town at our Roller Discos!

Saturday 25th
BFA Thermal Throwdown Doubles

BFA Thermal Throwdown Doubles

8:00am to 6:00pm

Flex Start Best Shot Doubles on the 21hole TTT layout. You may only take two of your own teeshots in a row before your partner has to take the next.

Freefly Camp

FREEFLY CAMP

8:00am to 6:00pm

Ready to take your flying to the next level? Join us for 2 days of focused freefly training, designed for beginner to intermediate flyers.

TAUPŌ ART EXPO

TAUPŌ ART EXPO

10:00am to 4:00pm

Taupō Art Expo returns this Labour Weekend with another vibrant Art Expo at Waiora House in Taupō.

The Dr’s Quintet - Lake Taupō Hospice Fundraiser

The Dr’s Quintet - Lake Taupō Hospice Fundraiser

10:00am to 12:00pm

The Dr’s Quintet musical is set to captivate audiences once again.

GRAFFIATO | TAUPŌ STREET ART FESTIVAL

GRAFFIATO | TAUPŌ STREET ART FESTIVAL

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Taupō comes alive every Labour Weekend with Graffiato, New Zealand’s premier street art festival.

Rosemarys Rockfest

Rosemarys Rockfest

8:00pm to 10:30pm

The Inaugural Rosemarys Rockfest! 

8 bands across 2 nights from across the country 

Bands lineup: 

Sunday 26th
MARKET CENTRAL TAUPŌ: FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET

MARKET CENTRAL TAUPŌ: FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET

9:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday mornings have never been better! Nestled beside the stunning Lake Taupō with breathtaking mountain views, an exciting market awaits.

KINLOCH MARKET

KINLOCH MARKET

9:00am to 4:00pm

The Kinloch Market is a massive annual market operating every year on the Sunday of Labour weekend, 9am-4pm at Kinloch Domain (off Mata Place)

TAUPŌ ART EXPO

TAUPŌ ART EXPO

10:00am to 4:00pm

Taupō Art Expo returns this Labour Weekend with another vibrant Art Expo at Waiora House in Taupō.

The Dr’s Quintet - Lake Taupō Hospice Fundraiser

The Dr’s Quintet - Lake Taupō Hospice Fundraiser

10:00am to 12:00pm

The Dr’s Quintet musical is set to captivate audiences once again.

GRAFFIATO | TAUPŌ STREET ART FESTIVAL

GRAFFIATO | TAUPŌ STREET ART FESTIVAL

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Taupō comes alive every Labour Weekend with Graffiato, New Zealand’s premier street art festival.

Rosemarys Rockfest

Rosemarys Rockfest

8:00pm to 10:30pm

The Inaugural Rosemarys Rockfest! 

8 bands across 2 nights from across the country 

Bands lineup: 

Monday 27th
TAUPŌ ART EXPO

TAUPŌ ART EXPO

10:00am to 4:00pm

Taupō Art Expo returns this Labour Weekend with another vibrant Art Expo at Waiora House in Taupō.

GRAFFIATO | TAUPŌ STREET ART FESTIVAL

GRAFFIATO | TAUPŌ STREET ART FESTIVAL

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Taupō comes alive every Labour Weekend with Graffiato, New Zealand’s premier street art festival.

Wednesday 29th
Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

7:30pm to 10:15pm

It’s 1965, and capital punishment has just been abolished in the UK.

Thursday 30th
Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

7:30pm to 10:15pm

It’s 1965, and capital punishment has just been abolished in the UK.

Beats By Bingo halloween

BEATS BY BINGO HALLOWEEN

7:30pm

Get ready to get spooky at Beats By Bingo – Halloween Night at Two Mile Bay Sailing Club Taupō! 
This isn’t your average bingo… it’s musical bingo. 

Friday 31st
Halloween Trick or Treating - Taupō CBD

Halloween Trick or Treating - Taupō CBD

3:30pm to 5:30pm

The Taupō town centre is set to come alive with the magic and excitement of Halloween!

HALLOWEEN @ CONFINEMENT TAUPŌ

HALLOWEEN @ CONFINEMENT TAUPŌ

6:00pm to 10:00pm

Halloween at Confinement Taupō. Ever tried an escape room in the dark?

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

7:30pm to 10:15pm

It’s 1965, and capital punishment has just been abolished in the UK.