What’s On in Taupō

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Taupō

This week · 8–14 June 2026
🛍️ Markets & night markets
Community Marketplace & Garden Exchange

Sat 13 Jun · Waipahihi Hall

A community marketplace and garden exchange bringing local stalls, plants and produce together at Waipahihi Hall.

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Sun 14 Jun · Northcroft Reserve

The weekly lakeside market with fresh local produce, food and craft stalls at Northcroft Reserve.

🍴 Food & dining
Watercolour Paint and Wine Night – Midnight Butterfly

Wed 10 Jun · Mavericks Gastropub

A relaxed guided watercolour painting session paired with wine at Mavericks Gastropub.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Pillar To Pou

Sat 13 Jun · Two Mile Bay Sailing Club

A fun run and walk setting off from the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club on the Taupō lakefront.

👪 Family & free
Roller Skating Disco – Skatescool Taupo

Fri 12 Jun · Skatescool Taupo

An all-ages roller skating disco with music and lights at Skatescool Taupo.

Coming up later this month
The Cripple of Inishmaan

17–27 Jun · Taupō

A staged production of Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy running across late June.

Maiea /// To Surface

From 20 Jun · Taupō

A contemporary art exhibition opening on 20 June and running through to early August.

Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials

23–27 Jun · Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre

Several days of working sheep dog trials at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre.

Taupo Collectibles Event

Sat 27 Jun · Great Lake Centre

A collectibles fair gathering hobbyists and traders at the Great Lake Centre.

Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2026

From 3 Jul · Taupō

The town’s flagship winter festival returns in early July with food, music and family fun.

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