Riverside Park & Unison Amphitheatre, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo

The Taupo Market - every Saturday* - morning, rain or shine, ever-changing – with lots of regular favorites.

‘Volcanic’ coffee, pies and fries, pastries and juice, fresh fruit and veggies, free range eggs and micro greens, plants, trees and seedlings, wood carvings, wind chimes, crazy pots and painted garden panels, jewellery, necklaces, bracelets and tattoos, greeting cards, paintings and photography, knitting and sewing for all ages and the family pet - more, more, more.

Looking For Alaska are a duo from Hamilton, New Zealand. Drawing from a diverse range of country, soul, folk and Maōri influences, Aaron and Amy perform hard hitting original music, their songs inspired by their life and travels; complete with exquisite harmonies and acoustic guitar that both whispers and roars. The duo's familiarity, closeness and authenticity is fuelled by their real-life romance, creating a magnetic performance style that captivates their audience time and time again, and has seen them open for the likes of Fly My Pretties, Herbs and Tiny Ruins, and perform all around NZ and the world.

In The Shallows are an NZ based Indie-Pop band offering up an exquisitely silken sound that weaves together soaring harmonies, mesmerising vocals with a ‘velvety and gentle timbre’, acoustic guitars with relatable and introspective lyrics about intricate tales of love, loss, connection, redemption and empowerment. Their debut album and many of their latest singles have received glowing 5* reviews and they were voted into the 'Top 10 Live shows of 2021' list by Kev Rowland of Muzic.net.nz.

The New Zealand Camellia Show is a display of the Camellias grown in New Zealand. The main varieties will be japonica, hybrid and reticulata.

Entry is by donation and a raffle will be available.

Anyone can enter the novice section and you do not have to be a member.

Horse racing - 2 Group Trials and 8 races. First day of 3 Spring race meetings. Country racing at its best.

FREE entry for the public. Full TAB, bar and food available.

Be inspired by four incredible speakers, connect with knowledgeable community organisations, share a kai, and be motivated to take action for nature at this completely free Conservation Week event.

This year we have four inspirational speakers lined up. They are:

Snow Rāmeka | Matariki: looking to the past to guide our future
Jessica Scrimgeour | Insights from nature
Shirley Potter | It started with a walnut
Ruud Kleinplaste | Inspirational actions

In addition to the kōrero we hope our visitors take the opportunity to connect with organisations that are related to the environment and wellbeing.

This event is part of Conservation Week 2022.

The Taupo Wellbeing Market 2022 is the biggest & best free weekend event about health, wellbeing, natural therapies, organics, stress-free living and mind-body-spirit wellbeing.

- Over 40+ stalls for you to explore and enjoy
- Free health checks, free treatment, free advice & support!
- On-site Practitioners offering treatments for free upwards (average treatments just $20!)
- Organic Fairtrade products: beauty, skin, vegan-friendly, body, baby & animal care.
- Back pain, Asthma, Eczema & Diabetes Natural Health advice & support.
- Amazing crystals, eco-friendly jewellery, gifts & products
- Readings, yoga, pet health, Herbal remedies, Rongoa and much more!

Plus... free talks and workshops both days!

Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s.

Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals and thrilling stage presence of Caroline Borole live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out!

Hear all the energetic Rock and soulful RnB hits that made Tina one of the 20th century’s biggest names in music - Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, What You Get is What You See, Private Dancer and many more.

Equifest is returning to Taupō 28 - 30 October 2022.

After having to postpone and then cancel in 2021, we can't wait to return to where it all started for the biggest and best Equifest yet!

Join us for three days of unmissable equine festival fun and enjoyment, celebrating all things equine. From professionals to enthusiasts of all disciplines, riding levels and ages, together we can connect, learn and power the industry.

Inspiring crowds with educational seminars, hosting industry experts and fierce competition and providing spectacular Nightshows. You can also shop till you drop with avenues of exhibitors selling everything from horse tack and horse floats to lifestyle products.