Taupō Events & Venues

21/01/2025

🎸 4 sleeps to go till the Taupō Summer Concert 2025 🎸

📅 Saturday 25 January
📍 Taupō Amphitheatre, Riverside Park

Thousands of music fans will be arriving for this year's stellar line-up - Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear.

There will be lots of traffic and music fans around so plan your trip!

🚫 Redoubt Street from Tongariro Street to Story Place is closed from 12pm Friday 24 January to 12am Saturday 25 January.

🛑 Tongariro Street from 6pm to 8pm Saturday 25 January will have a Stop-Go in place to help concert-goers get home safely.

🙋 If you’re going:

🚗 There are two car parks available for the Summer Concert! Spaces are limited so consider walking to the event.

🅿️ Tongariro North Domain - Northbound traffic should use this carpark with entry and exit via the northbound lane of Tongariro Street. There are several options you can take through the CBD (e.g. Ruapehu Street and Te Heuheu Street) to avoid the busy Spa Road roundabout area.

🅿️ Gates Park - Southbound traffic can access Gates Park car park north of the Control Gates Bridge or use street parking in the upper Spa Road area (Oruanui/Nukuhau/Runanga Streets) for easy access to Taupō Amphitheatre.

🙅 If you're not going:

Take the ETA and avoid the madness especially from 9am to 1pm when fans arrive and from 5pm when the concert finishes.

Find out more at www.taupo.govt.nz/summerconcert

17/01/2025

🖐🏼 Please read this important information from the Lake Taupō Harbourmaster ahead of this weekends L.A.B, Stan Walker & Friends concert in the Taupō Amphitheatre.

Kia ora,
The Lake Taupō Harbourmaster would like to remind boaties of the restricted area on the Waikato River. Vessels are not permitted to anchor or secure to the banks of the river unless authorised by the Harbourmaster. The restricted area extends from the southern end of Nukuhau Marina to the Control Gates Bridge.

Vessels must not enter the section the Waikato River from 270m upstream of the Control Gates Bridge or beyond the first set of debris booms heading downriver (marked by yellow buoys). Harbourmaster staff will monitor the restriction during events at Riverside Park.

For any queries, please contact the Lake Taupō Harbourmaster Office on 07 378 7176 or email [email protected].

Ngā mihi nui.

15/01/2025

🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable day in Taupō as this epic concert comes to town! 🎶

Featuring LAB, Stan Walker and Friends this incredible line up of Kiwi talent will light up the stage in one unforgettable show.

📅 Date: Saturday, 18 January
📍 Location: Taupō Amphitheatre
⏰ Gates Open: 3:00 PM

Feel the love with L.A.B, take it easy with Stan Walker, and run wild with Corrella NZ! Don’t miss out — grab your tickets now before its a sell out!

🖐🏼To keep everyone safe as they enter the event Redoubt Street (from Tongariro Street to Story Place) will be closed from 12:00 PM Friday, 17 January, until midnight on Saturday, 18 January.

📍 Story Place access will be available via the junction of Te HeuHeu Street and Tongariro Street.

📍The harbour will remain accessible via Ferry Road during these times.

🎶 Get ready for a day Under The Sun in Taupō with an epic concert rolling into town 🎶

Featuring L.A.B, Stan Walker and friends, we're in for an incredible line up of kiwi acts all in one show.

📅 Saturday 18 January
📍 Taupō Amphitheatre
⏰ Gates open 3pm.

You're going to want to Feel The Love with L.A.B, Take It Easy with Stan Walker, and Run Wild with Corrella NZ! This is a show not to miss so grab your tickets now, and let the good vibes roll!

Just a few little housekeeping things to be aware of:
👉 Redoubt Street from Tongariro Street to Story Place is closed from 12 noon Friday 17 January to midnight, 12am Saturday 18 January.
👉 Access to Story Place will be via the junction of te HeuHeu Street and Tongariro Street.
👉 During these times the harbour can still be accessed via Ferry Road.

14/01/2025

🥏 Coming back bigger and better this weekend, Taupo Disc Golf are excited for the 2025 Taupō Classic! This three-day event is proud to be a key part of the Tour Down Under again. Taking place at the world class and upgraded Spa Park (ranked #61 in the world), this 54-hole tournament is limited to 120 competitors and will feature the most challenging layout we have presented to date.

🥏 Some of the worlds top Disc Golfers will be completing so get your crew together and set up a summer disc golf roadie for a long weekend that you won't want to miss!

🌿 Keep in mind that Spa Thermal Park is a popular spot for dog walks, so space may be limited during event days. We recommend exploring other fantastic dog-friendly parks in Taupō, such as Control Gates Reserve, Kimberley Reserve, Tamatea, Titoki Water Reserve, or any of the other wonderful spots available. You can find more information on dog exercise areas and restricted zones by visiting the Taupō District Council website.

📆 Friday 17 - Sunday 19 January
📍 Spa Thermal Park
💻 https://www.taupodiscgolf.com/
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/18CyzxJgrp/

13/01/2025

☀️ Get ready for the 2025 Taupō Classic, taking place this Friday January 17 to Sunday January 19, where some of the finest disc golfers in the world will compete at Spa Park as part of the 2025 Tour Down Under.

⏰ Each day kicks off at 8 am, so expect a bustling atmosphere in the park and keep an eye out for event marshals.

🐾 Looking for a great spot to walk your dog? Consider visiting other dog-friendly parks like Control Gates Reserve and Secombe Park

08/01/2025

🏊 Lake Taupō Epic Swim is on this weekend, this year bought to you as part of the Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series! 🏊

💧 We're super lucky to have such a beautiful lake on our doorstep, and what better way to enjoy it than swimming! This two day event has a distance for everyone, from the 100m OceanKids swim to the 10km Championships. And don't forget, the OceanKids 12 and Under 100m and 200m are absolutely free thanks to Banana Boat Sunscreen, so spread the word, bring the whole family, and get the kids inspired!

🚤 To keep all our incredible competitors safe, the event course is a reserved area that will be set out and marshaled by event staff on both days, 11th and 12 January, between the times of 5.30am - 4pm. Boaties are advised to give the event course a wide berth and to be vigilant for swimmers.

📆 Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 January
⏰ 7am - 4pm
📍 Tapuaeharuru Bay, Taupō Lake Front (start line at the Lake Taupō Yacht Club)
💻 https://www.oceanswim.co.nz/pages/the-epic-swim-taupo

Love Taupō Taupō District Council

08/01/2025

🎶 Get ready for a day Under The Sun in Taupō with an epic concert rolling into town! 🎶
🎤 Featuring L.A.B, Stan Walker, and friends, we're in for an incredible line up of kiwi acts all in one show. Get ready to Feel The Love with The LAB, Take It Easy with Stan Walker, and Run Wild with Corrella NZ.
🔥 With hits that will have you up dancing, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now, and let the good vibes roll!

📅 Saturday 18 January
📍 Taupō Amphitheatre
💻 https://www.loop.co.nz/

08/01/2025

🏎️ Taupo International Motorsport Park are excited to announce the SIXT Taupo Historic GP for 2025, 11th - 12th January. This year's event promises to be a celebration of Ford like never before, featuring the largest gathering of Formula Atlantics alongside a spectacular showcase of Ford vehicles.

🏎️ Prepare to witness an international lineup of Formula Atlantics as they join forces with their New Zealand-based counterparts for thrilling on-track action and captivating off-track displays. With a standalone race field dedicated to these iconic cars, the competition for the 2025 Historic GP title will be fierce.

🏎️ Watch the future stars of motorsport in the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship as a nod to the future while we remember and celebrate the iconic cars and stars of the past.

📆 Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 January
📍 Taupo International Motorsport Park
💻 https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/taupo-historic-gp-2025

07/01/2025

🤩 The Taupō Summer Concert is the perfect way to soak up the sunshine and enjoy live music at the beautiful Taupō Amphitheatre!
🎤 With great tunes, fantastic company, and the beautiful outdoors, it's an event you won’t want to miss. Celebrate the long weekend in style—bring your friends, family, and your summer spirit for a memorable day out.
🌞 There's still time to get your ticket, mark your calendars and join us for a day of music, fun, and sun!

📆 Saturday 25 January
📍 Taupo Amphitheatre
💻 https://greenstoneentertainment.co.nz/
🎟 https://moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/summer-concert-tour-2025/168664?skin=GS_25

Greenstone Entertainment Love Taupō Taupō District Council

05/01/2025

: 12pm 6 January. Thanks for your comments and shares everyone! We've just had confirmation from Black Ferns Sevens of a slight tweak to the schedule for tomorrow - we've updated the times below.

🎉 The Black Ferns Sevens team are coming to Tūrangi 🎉
Come along and meet our women's rugby sevens Olympic champions who will be training at Tūrangitukua Park in Tūrangi on Tuesday 7 January.

🏉 10.30am-11.30am Training session for the team.
🏉 11.30am -12 noon - Enjoy some time with the players as they sign autographs and mingle with the community..

This will be their only appearance in the district and we are so lucky they have agreed to hold this open training session in Tūrangi where locals can get up close to this amazing group of wāhine.

: 12pm 6 January. Thanks for your comments and shares everyone! We've just had confirmation from Black Ferns Sevens of a slight tweak to the schedule for tomorrow - we've updated the times below.

🎉 The Black Ferns Sevens team are coming to Tūrangi 🎉

Come along and meet our women's rugby sevens Olympic champions who will be training at Tūrangitukua Park in Tūrangi on Tuesday 7 January.

🏉 10.30am-11.30am Training session for the team.
🏉 11.30am -12 noon - Enjoy some time with the players as they sign autographs and mingle with the community.

This will be their only appearance in the district and we are so lucky they have agreed to hold this open training session in Tūrangi where locals can get up close to this amazing group of wāhine.

01/01/2025

⚠️ New Year's Day Big Bang CANCELLED - unsafe to proceed ⚠️

That pesky wind has picked up again this afternoon and bought with it strong swells in the lake which means it's unsafe to proceed with the fireworks tonight.

We're so sorry to have to call off the show but with the fireworks to be launched from a barge on the lake, it's simply not safe to go ahead with the Bag Bang this evening.

While this isn't the update we were hoping for, we will now look at a suitable community event at a later date where we can use the fireworks.

⚠️ New Year's Day Big Bang CANCELLED - unsafe to proceed ⚠️

That pesky wind has picked up again this afternoon and bought with it strong swells in the lake which means it's unsafe to proceed with the fireworks tonight.

We're so sorry to have to call off the show but with the fireworks to be launched from a barge on the lake, it's simply not safe to go ahead with the Big Bang this evening.

While this isn't the update we were hoping for, we will now look at a suitable community event at a later date where we can use the fireworks.

01/01/2025

🎆 Big Bang tonight with one spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm 🎆

Happy New Year everyone! Get ready for an awesome start to 2025 with a spectacular Big Bang fireworks event at 9.30pm tonight, New Year's Day (Wednesday 1 January), at Tapuaeharuru Reserve on Roberts Street.

That right, we're combining the Mini Bang and Big Bang into one massive show! There will not be a separate fireworks display at midnight.

A reminder that no alcohol, smoking, va**ng, or dogs are allowed. Just bring your whānau and good vibes!

Thanks again to the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, Lake Taupō Harbourmaster, Coastguard Lake Taupo and Fire and Emergency NZ for their knowledge and expertise, which help ensure the event is safe for our whenua (land), wai (water) and whānau.

While the wind and lake conditions are looking more promising for this evening, we'll keep a close eye on things and if it's unsafe to go ahead we'll get the word out by 7pm.

See you soon!

31/12/2024

🎆 The Big Bang is postponed 24 hours and will now take place on 1 January 🎆

Unfortunately the weather is not playing ball today, with strong winds and heavy swells on the lake meaning it's unsafe to proceed with the fireworks tonight.

So get ready for a spectacular start to New Year's Day tomorrow with a Mini Bang fireworks event at 9.30pm to be followed by the Big Bang at midnight.

We're so sorry to have to delay the show but with the fireworks to be launched from a barge on the lake, it's simply not safe to go ahead this evening.

23/12/2024

🌈 Hanging out around Omori this summer? The annual Colour Run hosted by the Omori Kuratau Community Charitable Trust is on next Saturday! This is a family fun run with activation stations along the way, using environmentally safe colours and water.

🌈 Sign-in is at the Omori Kuratau Community Centre from1.30pm, so come along for a fun and colourful afternoon!

📆 Saturday 28 December
⏰ 2pm
📍 Omori Reserve
🎟 $3 entry

22/12/2024

🤠 Only one week to go til the Taupo Rodeo! 🤠

🐎 This is not one to miss, so get those Stetson hats out and we'll see you there for another action packed Taupo Rodeo! 🐂

‼️ Tickets are ONLY available at the gate and both cash and eftpos will be available - there are no online ticket sales.

📆 Sunday 29 December
⏰ 8am start
📍 Centennial Drive and Broadlands Road intersection
💻 https://www.facebook.com/tauporodeo.215207