What’s On in Taupō

Mon 20 Jul · Cobb & Co Taupō

Taupō’s weekly pub quiz starts at 6.30pm with themed big-screen trivia rounds, free to enter and teams of up to eight welcome.

Tue 21 Jul · Cobb & Co Taupō

Taupō’s weekly pub poker tournament deals from 6pm with a $30 buy-in and cash prizes on offer (R18).

Tue 21 Jul · Mulligans Bar

The long-running free Kahoot-style quiz from 8pm brings locals, backpackers and travellers together, with sponsored prizes and a DJ mix after the quiz.

Wed 22 Jul · Mavericks Gastropub

Paintvine’s beginner-friendly guided painting session runs 6–8pm with all materials supplied, and you take your Matariki Stars canvas home (R18, $52).

Sat 25 Jul · Waipahihi Hall

A free community market from 10am–2pm with garden produce, secondhand bargains and upcycled finds to shop, swap or sell.

Daily until Mon 3 Aug · Taupō Museum

Toi Tūwharetoa’s Puanga|Matariki exhibition brings together contemporary works by eleven Ngāti Tūwharetoa artists, open daily 10am–4.30pm.

Fri 24 & Sat 25 Jul · Skatescool Taupō

All-ages roller disco with music, lights and limbo competitions — Friday 6.30pm and Saturday 4pm sessions, $12 entry with skate hire available.

Sat 1 Aug · Taupō

Taupō’s winter running classic returns with a full marathon alongside shorter distances.

Sat 1 Aug · Rosemary’s

Musical comedian GISH brings his parody-packed national tour to Taupō, hosted by Anthony Wilson (R18, tickets $25).

Sun 2 Aug · Taupō

The regular carboot sale returns with secondhand stalls and local bargains.

Fri 7 Aug · Taupō

The New Zealand String Quartet performs as part of the Taupō Midday Concert Series.