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Things to do in Taupō

Taupō events and what is on this week, rebuilt every Thursday.

the Taupō district: everything on this week, 22 to 28 October, checked against council and venue listings and refreshed every Thursday.

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This weekend

Six picks for Saturday and Sunday

  1. Graffiato: Taupō Street Art Festival

    Sat 24 8am to 6pm · Sun 25 8am to 6pmTaupo Town Centre, 32 Roberts St

    This is the longest running street art festival of its kind in New Zealand, leaving a diverse collection of art in the town centre.

    Free
  2. Labour Weekend Extravaganza at Market Central

    Sat 24 9am to 1pmNorthcroft Reserve, Lake Terrace

    This market features free live music and over 100 arts and crafts stalls.

    Free
  3. Kinloch Market 2026

    Sun 25 9am to 4pmKinloch Domain, Kinloch Rd

    This vibrant annual festival on the Kinloch Domain celebrates its 25th anniversary with over 200 stalls.

  4. DARTZ

    Sat 24 from 8pmRosemary’s

    This is a free live music show from the band DARTZ, who will play songs from their new and older albums.

    Free
  5. Spring Fling Labour Weekend Gallery Opening

    Sat 24 from 10am5 Redoubt Street, Taupo

    This is an exhibition opening for Labour Weekend at the Active Arts Taupo Art Hub.

  6. Falcon 300 compak 150 each day labour w/end

    Sat 24 from 9am131 Centennial Drive, Taupo

    This is a shooting tournament with 150 targets each day over the Labour weekend.

Taupō events

Taupō events this week, day by day

Thursday, 22 October 2026

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