Events & Entertainment

The Spa Park Jumps track will host the annual Spa Jam this weekend with more than 180 BMX riders expected to take to the air. 

All Knitters invited to the Operation CoverUp - Blankets Without Borders Annual Thank You Morning Tea

The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June. 

Spa Jam takes place at Spa Park BMX track on May 30-31. It is open to all ages with action happening from midday on both days. It is $15 to ride. There are cash prizes and all proceeds go back into improving the park. 

TechWeek 2026 kicks off next week in Taupō and Tūrangi, so if you’ve been thinking about getting along to one of the events, now’s the time to book it in.

‘Cripple of Inishmaan’ director Nigel Vanner is keen to stress that the play is very funny, and that the word “cripple” should be taken in context.

Taupō locals are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or attend a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. 

The May Midday Concert Series presents Paul Saker-Norrish, a Wellington-based singer/songwriter/guitarist who is passionate about the power of song.   

This year’s Alpine Vintage & Classic Auto Show will take place on May 31 (King's Birthday weekend) at National Park School in Waimarino. 

More young women are feeling the call of the wild and this has been reflected in the results of this year’s annual Pureora Hunting Competition. 

The 2026 New Zealand Three-day Event returns to Taupō on May 14-17, following last year’s event in the South Island.

Towns around the Taupō District are gearing up for Anzac Day on Saturday.

Find out what’s happening around the Taupō District.

The Garden Exchange and Community Secondhand & Car Boot Marketplace held its first event on Saturday, at the Timebank Community Gardens. The event has a vision of “creating a regular community space that encourages reuse, sharing, and practical sustainability” says event organiser Julian Bishop. Photos by Dan Hutchinson

Home and Garden Show, wine tasting, speed golf and conservation week are just some of the events happening around the district over the next few weeks. Check out the full listings below.

The iconic Taupo Home and Garden Show is back at Taupō’s Great Lake Centre this Friday to Sunday and once again is a must-visit event for both exhibitors and visitors.  

A new roller-skating rink has opened in Taupō, complete with disco balls and fog machines.

The Easter Car boot sale in Tūrangi drew the crowds again over the weekend, including Sarah Cook from Taupō & Tūrangi News who took these photos on the day.

We bring you all the activities happening around the Taupō District.

Taupō Winter Festival organiser Nicola de Lautour, Drop Zone owner Jamie Keehan and Drop Zone general manager Louisa Redward celebrate the return of the popular midwinter event. Photo: Dan Hutchinson

There is plenty to see and do around the Taupō District over the next few weeks. Here’s the details.

A selection of events from around the Taupō District.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged and revised)

Six national titles will be decided at the final round of the New Zealand Superbike Championship at Taupō this weekend. 

Tūrangi’s Reti Hedley and Waikato musician Moetu Smith are pushing the boundaries of paoro taonga – traditional Māori music and instruments.  

Kirsty Parsons has made history, becoming the first New Zealander with cystic fibrosis (CF) to complete an Ironman. 

The Seniors' Expo returns to the Great Lake Centre on March 18, bringing together 55 organisations and services relevant to older members of the Taupō community. 

The Ferrari Owners Club of New Zealand marks its 40th anniversary this weekend with a three-day celebration in Taupō featuring 75 Ferraris — the largest gathering in the club's history. 

Nearly 130 classic Chevrolets from across New Zealand will converge on TaupōPrimarySchool onSunday,March15for what organisers say will be the country's largest gatheringofTri-FiveChevys—1955, 1956and 1957 models

‍The Big Bike Film Night 2026 is screening in Taupō on Wednesday March 11, 7-9.30pm at the Great Lake Centre Theatre, our "home" screening.