# Live Music in Taupo | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Taupo tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Taupo

- **Event Name**: Passion for Fashion Show - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Rewind to the '80s! A Night of Fashion, Live Music, Entertainment & Shopping. 

The Lake Taupō Hospice Shop Fashion for Passion Show is here! This year's event is all about bringing the community together for a fun-filled evening celebrating thrifted
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taupo/passion-for-fashion-show-sold-out/200030515951741
  - **Venue**: Totara Point Shopping Centre, 29 Totara Street , Taupo, New Zealand 3330
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, karaoke, fashion, theatre, nonprofit, performances, live-music, shopping, jazz
- **Event Name**: Capricore, Skarpakazoo & Electric Tapestry @ Rosemary's!
  - **Description**: Theatrical alt rock indie act Capricore (Tāmaki Makaurau) along with psychedelic space-rockers Electric Tapestry (Te Whanganui-a-Tara) are joined by hi-energy, fast-paced Taupō ska legends Skarpakazoo at the iconic Rosemary's bar - come and get your sock
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taupo/capricore-skarpakazoo-and-electric-tapestry-rosemarys/200030248870628
  - **Venue**: Rosemary’s
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, parties, first-friday
- **Event Name**: Vanilla Gorilla in Taupō
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Vanilla Gorilla Live at Riverside Park on Sunday, December 27, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Vanilla Gorilla is set to light up Riverside Park with the
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 27 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Dec 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taupo/vanilla-gorilla-in-taupō/3300030368627436
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: DMA'S in Taupō
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate DMA'S Experience LIVE at Riverside Park—This Sunday, December 27, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, DMA'S is hitting Riverside Park on Su
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 27 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Dec 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taupo/dmas-in-taupō/3300030281095500
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Ocean Alley in Taupō
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Ocean Alley Live at Riverside Park on Sunday, December 27, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Ocean Alley is set to light up Riverside Park with their unfor
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 27 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Dec 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Riverside Park
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Stretch to Mould Live at Rosemary’s
  - **Description**: Stretch to Mould

Live one night only in Taupo at Rosemary’s.

Known for their explosive energy, crushing riffs, powerhouse vocals, and razor-tight musicianship, this is a band that demands your attention.

Since dropping their debut album Shadows (2012)
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taupo/stretch-to-mould-live-at-rosemarys/200030445859440
  - **Venue**: Rosemary’s
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  - **Categories**: music, art, fine-arts, entertainment

## Trending Events in Taupo

- **Event Name**: Passion for Fashion Show - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Rewind to the '80s! A Night of Fashion, Live Music, Entertainment & Shopping. 

The Lake Taupō Hospice Shop Fashion for Passion Show is here! This year's event is all about bringing the community together for a fun-filled evening celebrating thrifted
  - **Venue**: Totara Point Shopping Centre, 29 Totara Street , Taupo, New Zealand 3330
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- **Event Name**: CCNZ Mates In Motors
  - **Description**: 🚗 Mates and Motors 2026 – Taupō 🔧
📍 Tongariro Domain, Taupō
📅 30 October – 1 November 2026

Start your engines and rally your mates – Mates and Motors 2026 is back for another epic weekend of motors, mates, and meaningful fundraising in beautiful Taupō.
  - **Venue**: Tongariro Domain
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- **Event Name**: Capricore, Skarpakazoo & Electric Tapestry @ Rosemary's!
  - **Description**: Theatrical alt rock indie act Capricore (Tāmaki Makaurau) along with psychedelic space-rockers Electric Tapestry (Te Whanganui-a-Tara) are joined by hi-energy, fast-paced Taupō ska legends Skarpakazoo at the iconic Rosemary's bar - come and get your sock
  - **Venue**: Rosemary’s
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- **Event Name**: TROLLEY DERBY Taupo Blue Light 2026
  - **Description**: GET READY TAUPO! The Blue Light Trolley Derby is rolling back in, and it’s bigger, louder, and more epic than ever. This is your chance to grab your mates or whānau, get hands-on, and build a trolley from scratch. No experience needed, just creativity, te
  - **Venue**: Spa Thermal Park
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- **Event Name**: Taupo Equestrian Supplies Secondary School Equestrian Cup - NISS
  - **Description**: We welcome you as we look forward to another hugely popular Secondary Schools Equestrian Cup at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre in Taupō (NISS) and the Dunstan Horsefeeds National Equestrian Centre in Christchurch (SISS).  And thank you again t
  - **Venue**: Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre Taupo
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- **Event Name**: 2026 KAA Locals Day!
  - **Description**: KAA Locals Day is back on Saturday, 10th October 2026. Provisional bad weather day is Sunday, 11th October 2026.

Price: $300 per person (Usually $500 per person for two riders, or $420 per person for groups of three or more). 

Just like last year, your
  - **Venue**: Waipakahi Road End, Desert Road SH1, Turangi, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Kids Craters 2027
  - **Description**: Thanks to our partner Nexus Financial Advisory, we are back in 2027! Kids Craters is coming to you from The Hub and we aim to bring you a fantastic event for all our youth riders and support crew!

New Zealand's Supervolcanic, Craters MTB Park's pumice-ba
  - **Venue**: Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand 3330
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- **Event Name**: Coffee & Crafts: Decorate a Trinket Dish
  - **Description**: Take a couple of hours just for you at our next Coffee & Crafts Workshop at Sacred Grounds Coffee.

A ceramic heart-shaped trinket dish is provided as your blank canvas, ready for you to add your own creativity. Paint and decorate it with delicate dri
  - **Venue**: Sacred Grounds
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- **Event Name**: Craters Classic 2027
  - **Description**: Get ready for the Craters Classic happening April 17th 2027! 

New Zealand's Supervolcanic, Craters MTB Park's pumice-based trails make for an epic day of fun, no matter the weather!

All 3 distances are returning plus a brand new gravel event and not for
  - **Venue**: Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand 3330
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Taupo?
  - **A:** Passion for Fashion Show - SOLD OUT (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Totara Point Shopping Centre, 29 Totara Street , Taupo, New Zealand 3330), Capricore, Skarpakazoo & Electric Tapestry @ Rosemary's! (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rosemary’s), Vanilla Gorilla in Taupō (Sun Dec 27 2026 at 01:00 pm at Riverside Park), DMA'S in Taupō (Sun Dec 27 2026 at 05:00 pm at Riverside Park), Ocean Alley in Taupō (Sun Dec 27 2026 at 01:00 pm at Riverside Park).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Taupo in August 2026?
  - **A:** Passion for Fashion Show - SOLD OUT (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Totara Point Shopping Centre, 29 Totara Street , Taupo, New Zealand 3330), Capricore, Skarpakazoo & Electric Tapestry @ Rosemary's! (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rosemary’s).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Taupo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Taupo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Taupo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Taupo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Taupo include Totara Point Shopping Centre, 29 Totara Street , Taupo, New Zealand 3330, Rosemary’s, Riverside Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Taupo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Taupo include Lake Taupo Hospice Shop, Electric Tapestry, Sound Curator.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Taupo?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Taupo?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Taupo.

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