What’s On In Taupo
Some Current &
Upcoming Taupo Events.
Kinlcoh Market 2026
The Kinloch Market is a massive vibrant annual market operating every year on the Sunday of Labour weekend, 9am-4pm at the Kinloch Domain
Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2026
New Zealand’s largest cycling occasion, and arguably one of the country’s largest sports participation events is again looking forward to welcoming around 6,000 riders and over 10,000 supporters to the Taupo region on Saturday 30 November.
Market Central Taupo - Every Sunday
Sunday mornings have never looked this good at your local Farmers' & Craft Market! Situated beside the beautiful Lake Taupō with epic mountain views, an exciting new market is erupting.
Taupo Parkrun - Every Saturday
Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world. Parkrun events are 5km run/walk and take place on Saturday morning in parks and open spaces. parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last.
Market Central Taupo - Every Sunday
Sunday mornings have never looked this good at your local Farmers' & Craft Market! Situated beside the beautiful Lake Taupō with epic mountain views, an exciting new market is erupting.
Matariki at Market Central Taupo
Sunday mornings have never looked this good at your local Farmers' & Craft Market! Situated beside the beautiful Lake Taupō with epic mountain views, an exciting new market is erupting.
Taupo Hobby Expo 2026
Exhibition of crafts and models by various clubs, both local and from around the North Island.
Taupo Parkrun - Every Saturday
Parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world. Parkrun events are 5km run/walk and take place on Saturday morning in parks and open spaces. parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last.
Taupō Winter Festival 2026
Taupō in summer is pretty great....but we reckon it's even better in the winter! The Malcolm Flower Insurance Taupō Winter Festival runs over two weeks during the July school holidays and has a programme jam-packed full of activities and events for kids and adults alike.
Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival 2025
Graffiato: Taupō Street Art Festival is the longest running street art festival of its kind in New Zealand, held annually in Taupo over Labour weekend since 2011.
Equifest NZ 2025
Three days of unmissable equine festival fun and enjoyment, celebrating all things equine
Taupo Summer Concert 2024
Four amazing acts - Simple Minds, Texas, Collective Soul, and Pseudo Echo - will take centre stage in Taupō, Hamilton, and Queenstown across late January and early February
Dinner at the Lake
It’s SUMMER and what better way to start your Thursday evening than joining Market Central for DINNER AT THE LAKE
Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2023
The organisers have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New Zealand simply cannot proceed. The organisers are also actively working to bring the event to Taupō, New Zealand in 2022.
Taupo Santa Parade 2023
This amazing event acts as the key event to launch all the others at Christmas in the Park. S
The Possum - Night Run 2023
If you are looking for fun, adventure and personal challenge, plus a way to stay fit in the winter months then the Possum is for you. Running or walking at night is just awesome and the trails they have lined up for the event are super fun.
Taupo Home & Garden Show 2023
TAUPO HOME & GARDEN SHOW
Transform Your Surroundings at the Home & Garden Show
The Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the innovations and impressed by the expert advice. Save with massive show-only specials, preview the hottest trends, enter the draw to win a fabulous show prize, source accessories for a new look or simply turn up and prepare to be inspired.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Landscaping, Kitchens, Outdoor Living, Spas, Sheds, Flooring, Furnishings and more
Ideas, inspiration and innovation for your next project at home all in one easy location
Artisan Food and Lifestyle Products
Alfresco Food Court
Save on your next project with exclusive show specials and giveaways.
Enter your details at the door to be in to win the Taupo Home and Garden Show Prize
Taupo Great Lake Relay 2023
Grab your friends, family or work colleagues together and join this amazing running or walking event around or along the length of Lake Taupo.
Taupo Pak'nSave Summer Festival Races 2022
It’s SUMMER and what better way to start your Thursday evening than joining us for DINNER AT THE LAKE
Taupo Santa Cave 2022
Taupo Santa Cave 2020 - New Location and Online Booking System! Visitors will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the big man in red, and most importantly, let him know what they would like as a gift for Christmas.
IRONMAN New Zealand 2022 Taupo - MOVED TO DECEMBER
You can’t go past IRONMAN New Zealand as the elite event of New Zealand endurance sport. The course has been described as one of the most beautiful IRONMAN courses in the world, with a fantastic team of supporters.
Taupo Christmas in the Park 2022
Christmas in the Park proudly brings together amazing Christmas themed events and Taupo traditions into one special day.
Market Central Labour Weekend Extravaganza 2022
Market Central presents a ONE-OFF Labour Weekend special
Taupo Gypsy Fair
The Gypsy Fair has been travelling the North and South Islands of New Zealand for over 30+ years. It is NZ’s longest-running fair and has an eclectic range of mobile homes which you can admire as you walk among the stalls.
2022 BMX New Zealand North Island Titles
CENTRAL REGION and TAUPŌ BMX CLUB are proud to present the 2022 BMX New Zealand North Island Titles, the premier North Island event for BMX racing in New Zealand.
Totally Horses Taupo
Come and shop with top equine retailers from all over New Zealand.
New Zealand National Camellia Show and Convention 2022
Entries to the Show on Friday night and Saturday morning before 8.30am. Judging to follow and then the show open to the public from 12 until 4.30pm.
Entry will be by donation.
Saturday night is the dinner and prizegiving. Sunday sees garden visits and is followed by the AGM. The closing dinner will be held Sunday night.
Taupo Market - Every Saturday - Closed for Winter
Every Saturday. Meet the local producers, artists and chefs ... be inspired by their passion and take home original gifts. Shop for summer fruits, winter vegies, indulge yourself or come for weekly essentials.
Taupo Treasure Trails 2022
Explore Taupo's family-friendly trails this Easter holiday. Pick up or download a passport, bike one, two or three Taupo Treasure Trails, find the hidden icons and write down the letters in your passport, crack the secret code, then drop your completed passport to one of the district-wide i-SITE's to be in to win
Taupo Easter Bunny Hunt 2022
Town Centre Taupo are egg-stremely egg-cited to bring back the Taupo Easter Bunny Hunt for 2022! Hidden in shop windows around Taupo town centre are 12 cheeky Easter bunnies. Find 10 bunnies, let them know where they are and go in the draw to win some awesome prizes including an iPad!
Lake Taupo Across the Lake Swim 2022 - CANCELLED
This iconic open water swimming event caters for a wide range of swimming abilities and is a fun, friendly swim. After the swim enjoy a well-deserved after event soup & bun, and enjoy the feeling of having achieved the Across the Lake Swim.
Queen's Birthday Weekend Art Trail 2021
Taupō Art Connection invites you to take an art-inspired journey around the beautiful Lake Taupō district.