What's On in Taupō - Explore Taupō

This week · 10–16 August 2026

🎵 Live Music & Nightlife

Every Monday Night Pub Quiz – Believe It Or Not

Mon 10 Aug · Cobb & Co Taupō

A weekly general-knowledge pub quiz running from 6:30pm at Cobb & Co on Tongariro Street.

Mulligan’s World Famous Quiz Night

Tue 11 Aug · Mulligans Bar

Mulligans runs its long-standing Tuesday quiz night from 8:00pm.

Tuesday Night Poker – Texas Hold’em Tournament

Tue 11 Aug · Cobb & Co Taupō

A weekly Texas Hold’em tournament starting at 6:00pm.

🎭 Arts, Culture & Performance

The Language of Wood

Sat 15 Aug · Taupō Museum

A craft and object art exhibition opening at Taupō Museum from 10:00am and running until 21 September.

Responses In Wood

Sat 15 Aug · Taupō Museum

A companion exhibition of work in wood, also opening 15 August at Taupō Museum and running until 21 September.

👪 Family & Kids

Roller Skating Disco – Skatescool Taupo

Fri 14 Aug · Skatescool Taupo

Skatescool runs its roller disco from 6:30pm on Friday, with a further session at 4:00pm on Saturday 15 August.

🍴 Food, Drink & Markets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Sun 16 Aug · Northcroft Reserve

Taupō’s weekly lakefront market of local produce, food stalls and craft, from 9:00am.

🤝 Community & Social

Sim Race Club – Season 2

Thu 13 Aug · The Cave Taupo

A weekly simulator racing club night at The Cave, starting at 6:00pm.

Coming up later this month

Disability Inclusive Hui

Tue 18 Aug · Waipahihi Hall

A community hui on disability inclusion, starting at 1:00pm.

Watercolour and Wine Night – Hedgehog Wreath

Wed 19 Aug · Mavericks Gastropub

A guided watercolour painting session with wine, from 6:00pm.

Passion for Fashion Show (sold out)

Fri 21 Aug · Hospice Shop Taupo

The Hospice Shop’s fashion show at 7:30pm — tickets are already sold out.

2026/2027 Winter Enduros Series Kicker

Sat 22–23 Aug · Stump Bay Car Park

The opening round of the Winter Enduros off-road series, starting at 8:00am on Saturday.

Small Plates Speed Dates 48-60 Years

Wed 26 Aug · Cobb & Co Taupō

A hosted dinner-dating evening for singles aged 48 to 60, from 6:30pm.

Beats By Bingo

Thu 27 Aug · Two Mile Bay Sailing Club

Music bingo returns to the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club from 7:30pm.

Dancing In The Shadows Of Motown

Sun 30 Aug · Great Lake Centre

A Motown variety concert at the Great Lake Centre, starting at 3:00pm.

New Zealand Secondary Schools Girls Premier Tournament 2026

Mon 31 Aug – 4 Sep · Crown Park

National secondary schools girls football tournament held at Crown Park, from 8:00am daily.

Sources: Eventfinda and Love Taupō. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.

Frequently asked questions

What’s on in Taupō this week?

The What’s On calendar lists concerts, markets, sport, theatre, exhibitions and community events happening across Taupō this week, each with its date and venue.

What events are coming up in Taupō?

Upcoming events in Taupō, from gigs and festivals to markets and sport, are listed in date order on the calendar, so you can see what’s ahead at a glance.

Are there free events in Taupō?

Plenty. Markets, exhibitions and community days in Taupō are often free, and they appear alongside ticketed events in the calendar so free options are easy to spot.

Where can I find live music and gigs in Taupō?

Live music, gigs and club nights across Taupō are grouped in the calendar under their own heading, with the venue and date for each so you can plan a night out.

How do I find family-friendly events in Taupō?

Markets, festivals and daytime community events in Taupō are generally suitable for all ages, so look for these in the calendar for family-friendly outings.

How often is the Taupō events calendar updated?

Regularly. We refresh the Taupō What’s On calendar as new events are announced, so it stays current from week to week.

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