Street art, markets and music
Your Taupō week, 22 to 28 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Graffiato: Taupō Street Art Festival
This is the longest running street art festival of its kind in New Zealand, leaving a diverse collection of art in the town centre.
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Labour Weekend Extravaganza at Market Central
This market features free live music and over 100 arts and crafts stalls.
Free -
Kinloch Market 2026
This vibrant annual festival on the Kinloch Domain celebrates its 25th anniversary with over 200 stalls.
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DARTZ
This is a free live music show from the band DARTZ, who will play songs from their new and older albums.
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Spring Fling Labour Weekend Gallery Opening
This is an exhibition opening for Labour Weekend at the Active Arts Taupo Art Hub.
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Falcon 300 compak 150 each day labour w/end
This is a shooting tournament with 150 targets each day over the Labour weekend.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Please Dont Lick The Walls by Fiona Tunnicliffe
Taupo Museum, 10am to 4.30pm. This is an exhibition of ceramic works by artist Fiona Tunnicliffe. $6.50. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sim Race Club, Season 2 Is Here!
The Cave Taupo, 6pm to 8pm. This is a weekly sim racing club where your first race is free. $60. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 15+.
CM Taupō - Riftbound Radiance Pre-Rift Event
Card Merchant Taup, from 6.30pm. This is a gaming tournament for the Riftbound: League of Legends card game.
Friday, 23 October 2026
Roller Skating Disco - Skatescool Taupo
Skatescool Taupo, 6.30pm to 8pm. This is a weekly roller skating disco with music, lights and games for all ages and abilities. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Monday, 26 October 2026
Every Monday Night Pub Quiz - Believe It Or Not
Cobb & Co Taupo, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This is a weekly pub quiz with themed rounds on the big screen. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Tuesday Night Poker, Texas Hold'em Tournament
Cobb & Co Taupo, 6pm to 9.30pm. This is a weekly Texas Hold'em poker tournament for all players. $30. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Mulligan's World Famous Quiz Night on Tuesdays
Mulligans Bar, 8pm to 10pm. This is a weekly quiz night, an iconic event that has been running for almost 20 years. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
St Paul's Union Church, 172 Tamamutu Street, Taupo, from 7.30pm. This is a meeting for public speaking and leadership development.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Small Plates Speed Dates 55-68 Years
Cobb & Co Taupo, 6.30pm to 9pm. This is a hosted dinner dating experience for singles aged 55 to 68 years. $85.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the bicycle fall over?
It was two tired.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 5 Taupo to Napier. SH 5 Taupo to Napier. Roadworks (maintenance). From 6am Wednesday 30 September to midnight Tuesday 15 December. Roadworks are taking place on SH5 east of Taupo near Caroline Drive, between 6am and 6pm Monday to Friday, due until mid-December. During work hours, 2-way stop/go traffic management is in place. Plan ahead and allow for delays of up to 10 minutes. Detour: Follow posted detour.
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