What’s on around the Taupō District - 22 January 2026
‘Rock royalty’ hits Taupō
The Taupō Summer Concert is here, with Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, Hoodoo Gurus and Zed in town this weekend. The concert is at Taupō Amphitheatre on Saturday, January 24, and tickets are still available. Greenstone Entertainment CEO Amanda Calvert says Iggy Pop and Joan Jett “are quite simply pure rock royalty” and they are thrilled to welcome them back to Aotearoa.
The Taupō Scottish Country Dance group is gearing up for action.
January 29 onwards: The Taupō Scottish Country Dance Group starts up again on Thursday, January 29. We meet every Thursday at St Pauls Uniting Church from 1.45 – 3.45pm. The cost is $5 per session, with the first session being free. SCD is a great way to meet new people, to maintain fitness and mobility by dancing and to enjoy some Scottish music. No previous experience needed. Contact Margaret on greenmargaret26@gmail.com or 021 142 7590 for more information.
January 22-31: Skatescool Public Roller Discos. All ages and abilities welcome. Entry $12 for two hours of fun. Hire skates available for $5. Learn to skate frames available for beginners. Tips and advice given. January 31 at Tūrangi Gymnasium, January 22-23 (12-2pm) at Taupō Events Centre. For more information see www.skatescooltaupo.co.nz
January 22: The Dinner at the Lake is on Thursdays, 4.30-8.30pm, until February 12, with a variety of food options, live local entertainment and a licensed bar.
January 31: Monster Garage Sale – Tūrangi.
The friends of Kuratau School Fundraising Group are hosting a monster garage sale, from 9am-1pm at the Church of the Cross in the Tūrangi town centre. A wide variety of items will be available including furniture, paintings, stock saddle, fishing gear, scooters, kids’ bikes, a vintage foosball table, music items, arts and craft items, tools, freezer and much more. There will also be a home baking table offering delicious treats to purchase. All funds raised go directly back into resources for Kuratau School students, supporting learning, wellbeing and participation in a range of opportunities. While schools receive operational funding from the government, fundraising events such as this- along with others like our annual bike day and the Kuratau horse trek are vital. Over the years these efforts have enabled the school to purchase items that would otherwise be out of reach including a class set of chrome books, new playground equipment, ongoing maintenance of Board-owned assets, such as the school hall, additional classroom resources and most recently, new sports uniforms for students. The Friends of Kuratau School warmly invite the community to come along, grab a bargain and support local tamariki by making a real difference to our school. Our next fundraiser is the Kuratau School Horse Trek which is on February 20-22. Please email kurataufundraising@gmail.com for more info
Now until June 30: The Tagged Trout Treasure Hunt involves 10 tagged trout released north, south, east, west and at the reef with each one caught earning a $500 cash prize. Join Taupō Fishing Club to enter ($40 membership) Anglers must hold a DOC Taupō District fishing licence. Email: taupofc@gmail.com or visit www.taupofishingclub.co.nz
February 1: Ukulele Jamming/Strummers is back on the first Sunday of each month at the Cossie Club, 2-4pm. Don't play but love to sing? We have song books for you. Join us for a fun time singing music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. All welcome
From now until February 15: Lava Glass hosts Artful Minds, an inspiring group exhibition showcasing the work of emerging and professional artists and makers from Taupō.
All summer: Mahi Aroha – a collaboration between community group Project Tongariro and DOC invites visitors and locals to get naturing this summer with 30 trips on offer across the region. Early booking is recommended. Book your adventure at: www.tongariro.org.nz/mahi-aroha
February 4 onwards: Taupō Choral Society is looking for new members. A special concert will be held in November 2026 for our 50th Jubilee, and there are concerts in March and July. Rehearsals begin February 4, 7.15pm at St Pauls Church on Rifle Range Road. You are welcome to come along and see how it all works. Any queries, please find us on Facebook. We would also love past members to participate in the Jubilee Concert.
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