Wha't’s On Taupō & Tūrangi

Taupō has its own Toy Story thanks to Sam Westlake. 

Get in quick to book your place at one of the many events that make up the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Winter Festival.

Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.

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.

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. 

Find out what’s happening around the Taupō District.

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.

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

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

Sport features heavily in the line-up of major events in Taupō over the next few weeks.

Kinstock 2026 has managed to sign a wealth of local music talent for its seventh staging.

‘Rock royalty’ hits Taupō

From rock royalty to life-sized dinosaurs, there’s an event for everyone coming up in the Taupō District over the next few weeks.

Inspiration and ideas for what to do around the district.

Celebrating 50 years of the Taupō Fishing Club, the Tagged Trout Treasure Hunt is taking place on Lake Taupō. Ten trout have been tagged north, south, east, west and at the reef.

Check out what’s going on around the district.

A Taylor Swift tribute concert comes to Taupō on December 9.

Seventy-year-old cars will be spotted around Taupō on Saturday and Sunday November 22-23 when the Jowett Car Club holds its weekend away.

Find out what’s happening in Taupō over the next few weeks.

Our events guide is back up and running and growing each week. Check out what’s coming up soon.

Our events guide is back up and running and growing each week. Check out what’s coming up soon.

Check out all the events happening around the district this long weekend.