Taranaki - Home of Epic Events

Taranaki has earned a reputation as the events capital of New Zealand. Here’s why...

NOV 2022

CENTURIA TARANAKI GARDEN FESTIVAL – 28 Oct-6 Nov – A spring celebration of gardens and events.

TARANAKI FRINGE GARDEN FESTIVAL – 28 Oct-6 Nov – A 10- day adventure into the homes of garden gurus throughout Taranaki.

TARANAKI ARTS TRAIL – 29- 30 Oct and 4-6 Nov – Explore studios of Taranaki artists around the maunga.

ŌAKURA ARTS TRAIL – 28 Oct-6 Nov – Explore studios of artists around Ōakura village.

TARANAKI SUSTAINABLE BACKYARDS TRAIL – 28 Oct-6 Nov – Explore local gardens giving examples of sustainability practices.

SPIEGEL FEST – 10-20 Nov – Enjoy a festival of comedy, music and cabaret!

TARANAKI STEELFORMERS AROUND THE MOUNTAIN RELAY – 11-12 Nov – Walk or run the 150km lap around Taranaki Maunga as part of a team or solo

COASTAL FIVE – 19-20 Nov – Complete a marathon distance over five events.

NZ TATTOO & ART FESTIVAL – 26-27 Nov – Australasia’s largest tattoo event with over 250 of the world’s best artists.

DEC 2022

TSB FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – 17 Dec-22 Jan – Pukekura Park comes alive after dark.

UB40 – 30 Dec – A great band for a summer evening at the Bowl of Brooklands.

JAN – MAR 2023

TE KUPENGA INTERNATIONAL STONE SYMPOSIUM – 1-21 Jan – Watch as international, national and local sculptors transform local boulders into works of art.

NZ BREAKERS V PERTH WILDCATS – 4 Jan – Support our national basketball team at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth.

JIMMY CARR – 11 Jan – Get your laugh on with Jimmy Carr at the TSB Showplace.

THE GOOD HOME TARANAKI OFF-ROAD HALF MARATHON – 14 Jan – Run or walk the 21km loop around Lake Mangamahoe.

WHANGAMŌMONA REPUBLIC DAY – 21 Jan – Celebrate Whangamōmona becoming a republic 35 years ago with great entertainment and food.

TĀPOI TARANAKI – 28 Jan – Cycle the 150km around Taranaki Maunga and/or challenge yourself with The Pinnacle – 233km over 3200 of gain.

AmeriCARna – 23-26 Feb – A celebration of American car culture.

SUMMER FEASTIVAL – 16-19 Feb – A weekend spent enjoying some of the best of the region’s food.

JETSPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 5 – 4 Mar – Fast paced action at the Waitara Aquatrack.

OXFAM TRAIL WALKER – 11-12 Mar – New Zealand’s largest team endurance event.

WOMAD – 17-19 Mar – The World of Music, Art and Dance at the Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park.

TRI-TARANAKI FESTIVAL – 25- 26 Mar – Athletes compete over a range of events at Ngāmotu Beach.

Bowl of Brooklands © Andy Jackson

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