Creative Taupō

11/03/2026

Don't wait to get your tickets. This "lump of hilarity" opens next week. Support live theatre in Taupo. There has been months of preparation gone into this hilarious performance. Centre Stage Taupo never fail to impress.

12/02/2026

Two dancers from Taupō’s Dance Central have this month tasted success in one of Australia’s largest dance competitions – the Follow Your Dreams Nationals 2025.

Madison Scott (now 8) and Shayla Rose-Smith (17) won or placed well in enough solo section categories that Madison was crowned Follow Your Dreams (FYD) 7 Years and Under National Champion Dancer and Shayla FYD Runner-up National Open Champion Dancer.

For the full story head to our website
https://creativetaupo.org.nz/dance-central-dancers-excel-in-australia/

11/02/2026

The Taupō District Council Community Development team is excited to support local not-for-profit groups and organisations by offering two free capability-building workshops.

Strengthen your skills, support effective storytelling, and help extend your community reach.

These workshops are facilitated by Kyle Mulinder, better known as BareKiwi, an experienced storyteller who works with global brands including Ford, GoPro, Jayco and PADI. Kyle provides practical, easy-to-apply tools to help you create engaging content that resonates with your audience.

For full details head here
https://creativetaupo.org.nz/free-capability-building-workshops-for-not-for-profit-groups/

11/02/2026

“Tū atu, haere!” were the words of Mananui Te Heuheu in response to Crown representatives who arrived at Ōhinemutu, Rotorua, seeking the support of rangatira to sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

This incredible exhibition will be on at Taupō Museum until Feb 18th, don't miss out

04/02/2026

Read all about the Great Lake Centre upgrades here. Some of the most significant upgrades since it was first built.

She turned 30 in 2022, officially opening in August 1992, and now the Great Lake Centre is getting a bit of make-over.

03/02/2026

Great collaboration between Lake Taupo Hospice Shop and Taupō Museum . Get in, get involved, we would love to see your creations at the exhibition.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1T6rnEhqWv/

The workshops are HERE! 🎉

It’s time to get creative with Fabric-o-saurus, our textile workshop series at our Over the Road shop, in collaboration with Taupō Museum’s ‘Recycle-o-saurus’ exhibition.

Join us to create, share ideas, and give new life to non-sellable clothing destined for landfill. Make your own Dinky Dino, help stuff a BOOM Rock for Over the Road’s exhibition entry, and get inspired by guest creative Sabine Widmer at Silly Goose NZ Creations.

To find out more about the workshops and to sign up, head to our Over the Road shop, opposite Lake Taupō Hospice Shop. Our first workshop is kicking off on Wednesday the 11th of Feb!

Spaces are limited to 12 people per workshop. Recommended for ages five and above (children must be supervised by an adult).

02/02/2026

Waitangi Ki Tūwharetoa.

👫 Bring your whānau and friends for a day of remembrance, celebration and community as we come together to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We hope to see you there ❤️

Waitangi Ki Tūwharetoa.

👫 Bring your whānau and friends for a day of remembrance, celebration and community as we come together to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Enjoy live music, kapa haka, local performers, whānau-friendly activities, kai stalls, and opportunities to learn and reflect on our shared history.

📍Riverside Park, Taupō
📅Friday 6 February
🕙 10am to 3pm
🪙 Free event
www.taupodc.govt.nz/waitangi

There will be some roads affected with more traffic around town -
➡️Redoubt Street from Tongariro Street to Story Place is closed:
🚗 Friday 6 February from 7.30am to 5pm.
🚗 Saturday 7 February from 6.30am to 6.30pm.
➡️ Tongariro North Domain will be open for parking. Northbound traffic should use this carpark with entry and exit via the northbound lane of Tongariro Street.
➡️ Taupō Marina and Story Place can be accessed via Tongariro St.
➡️ Riverside Park dump station will be closed Friday 6 February from 7.30am to 5pm and on Saturday 7 February from 6.30am to 6.30pm. Please use the closest alternative sites located at Stag Park, Napier Rd or Two Mile Bay Boat Ramp.

❤️ Have a fantastic day.

31/01/2026

Amazing day at Kinstock

31/01/2026

Down at Kinstock on the Kinloch Domain. Great concert $10 per family as a recommended koha (cash please) for 6 fab acts, bring your picnic and yiur friends and family.

20/01/2026

We are excited to see local band Fairly Obvious opening this years Taupō Summer Concert. If you havent got your tickets yet there are still some up for grabs. International acts in our gorgeous town are not to be missed.

We're excited to announce that local band Fairly Obvious are opening the day at the Taupō Summer Concert!

With tight musicianship, massive hooks, rock-driven grooves with hints of roots reggae and a stage presence that commands attention, the band delivers polished, high-energy performances that'll stick with you long after the show's over.

Get there early - you won’t want to miss them before Joan Jett and the Blackhearts , Iggy Pop , Hoodoo Gurus, Zed hit the stage.

📍 Taupō Amphitheatre — Saturday 24 January

09/12/2025

💥TŪRANGI - CHRISTMAS CRACKER MARKET FESTIVAL 💥
�Can you believe how fast this year has gone? 🎄�The Countdown is now on!!

Mark it in your calendars and share share share!!!! 13 December from 11am to 2pm in Tūrangi

It’s set to be a fun-filled day for the whole whānau with kai, stalls, music, creativity and Christmas vibes galore.