WHAT’S ON / NOVEMBER 2026 – MAY 2027

Auckland & Taupō
Events calendar.

Sport, music, markets and dates to plan around. Choose a destination, find your event and make room for the experience.

Dates checked 5 November 2026 · New Zealand local dates

A curated planning guide, not a complete event directory. Confirm dates, session times, tickets and accessibility with the linked organiser before making plans. Dates can change.

35 listed events and planning dates

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

TaupōMotorsport

PTS Logistics Season Opener — NextGen NZ

Taupō International Motorsport Park

A three-day motorsport weekend. Confirm the daily programme and entry options.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

AucklandArts & community

Te Manaaki — Auckland's Giant Christmas Tree

Auckland city centre — see programme

A seasonal city-centre outing. Check the programme for individual activities and times.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

TaupōSport

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge

Taupō — routes and start areas vary

Choose your event category and confirm start arrangements with the organiser. Ask your motel about bike storage before arrival.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

TaupōArts & community

Tūrangi Twilight Christmas

Te Kapua Park, Tūrangi — Taupō district

A district outing outside Taupō town; arrange your own transport and check the event programme.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

TaupōMusic & festivals

NZSO Summer Tour

Great Lake Centre, Taupō

An evening concert. Confirm admission and performance details on the official listing.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

AucklandHoliday dates

Christmas Day

Auckland

A public holiday planning date, not an organised event. Confirm attraction, restaurant and transport operating hours separately.

TaupōHoliday dates

Christmas Day

Taupō

A public holiday planning date, not an organised event. Confirm attraction, restaurant and transport operating hours separately.

TaupōMusic & festivals

Le Currents 2026

Riverside Park, Taupō

A two-day summer festival. Check ticket, age and entry conditions before booking travel.

TaupōMarkets

Sunday Farmers’ & Craft Market

Northcroft Reserve, Taupō

A local market outing. Check the listing for session times and any programme changes.

TaupōSport

Malcolm Flowers Insurances — Taupō Cup Day

Taupō Racecourse, 471 Centennial Drive

A summer race-day outing; consult the club for admission and hospitality details.

AucklandHoliday dates

New Year’s Day

Auckland

A public holiday planning date, not an organised event. Confirm attraction, restaurant and transport operating hours separately.

TaupōHoliday dates

New Year’s Day

Taupō

A public holiday planning date, not an organised event. Confirm attraction, restaurant and transport operating hours separately.

AucklandSport

ASB Classic 2027

Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland

Two weeks of tennis; check the organiser for qualifiers, daily sessions and ticket options.

TaupōMotorsport

SIXT Rent a Car Taupō Historic GP

Taupō International Motorsport Park

A three-day racing weekend. Confirm the latest programme before travelling.

AucklandMusic & festivals

Foo Fighters — Take Cover Tour

Western Springs Bowl

An outdoor concert; confirm doors, permitted items and transport with the organiser.

TaupōMusic & festivals

Taupō Summer Concert 2027

Taupō Amphitheatre, Riverside Park

A summer concert day beside the river. Arrange accommodation and transport separately from event tickets.

AucklandArts & community

Auckland Arts Festival

Venues across Auckland

Choose individual performances and venues from the festival programme.

TaupōSport

IRONMAN New Zealand & IRONMAN 70.3

Taupō lakefront and race courses

Race day for athletes and supporters. Check the organiser for registration, course and road-access information.

TaupōSport

Craters Classic

Wairakei Resort and surrounding trails

A cycling weekend with different event options. Confirm your category's day and start time.

TaupōMotorsport

ITM Taupō Super 440 — Supercars

Taupō International Motorsport Park

Confirmed 2027 dates: 14–16 May. Check the organiser for the daily programme, tickets and access arrangements.

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