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What's on near Matamata: events within an hour or two · MYNZ

What's on near Matamata

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90 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Matamata, 1 right in town

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Tomorrow · Tuesday, 20 October3

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amExuberant and Innovative InclusionEthos Cafe, Hamilton~40 min · HamiltonContemporary Art
FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amOctober Little Morning | Halloween Magic PotionsChartwell Shopping Centre, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonFamily Entertainment
Tue, 20 Oct · 6:30pmMount Maunganui College Arts Awards 2026Ngā Hau o Rēhia Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaTheatre

Wednesday, 21 October8

Wed, 21 Oct · 8:30amCustomer Service ExcellenceNovotel Hamilton Tainui, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonBusiness & Professional
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 9:20amOpen Day for Day and Boarding StudentsSt Paul's Collegiate School, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonEducation
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 1pmEngineering Design Show 2026Te Aahurutanga, The Paa~45 min · HamiltonLifestyle Shows, Expos

Thursday, 22 October1

Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmPanasonic Lumix WorkshopSnapshot Photo Warehouse, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonEducation

Friday, 23 October3

Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmExtra Lives: Interactive Video Game ShowClarence Street Theatre Workshop, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonMusicals
Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmFinding Nemo JrACT2 visual Performing Arts school, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōMusicals
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 7pmCoalesceThe Island, Mt Maunganui~50 min · Mount MaunganuiBar DJs

Saturday, 24 October13

Sat, 24 Oct · 8amWhaka 100 MTB MarathonWhakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaMountain Biking
Sat, 24 Oct · 9amRegional Rumble Roller Derby TournamentRotorua Sportsdrome, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaSkating
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTiki Tour 2026 - We're Bringing Our NZ Made Motorhomes to You!Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga~2 hr · WhitiangaLifestyle Shows, Expos

Sunday, 25 October2

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amHolistic Wellbeing Pop Up MarketWaihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~50 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs
FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Holistic Wellbeing Expo-Labour Weekend Sunday 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~50 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

Exhibitions & on all week60

FreeOn now · until 25 OctWhimsical Journeys by Cushla ArbuckleMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~30 min · MorrinsvilleContemporary Art
FreeOn now · until 1 NovBeautiful BloomsMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~30 min · MorrinsvilleCraft & Object Art
FreeOn now · until 1 NovVessels and JourneysMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~30 min · Morrinsville

Listings from Eventfinda, updated every morning. Drive times are rough estimates from the middle of Matamata. Check the event page before you head off.

Wed, 21 Oct · 6pmSocial Skate NightsToi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaSkating

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - PiwakawakaGood Eastern Taphouse, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - Sunset at the MountPizza Library, Mt Maunganui~45 min · Mount MaunganuiFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wed, 21 Oct · 7pmShaun Kirk (AUS) - Blues TroubadourMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~2 hr · WhitiangaBlues

FreeWed, 21 Oct · 7:30pmSoundcheck: Open Mic NightMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~2 hr · WhitiangaOpen Mic, Jams

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amTaupo Art Connection ExpoWaiora House, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōLifestyle Shows, Expos

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Pop-Up Market Day-Labour Weekend 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~50 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amThe National Mustang ConventionDistinction Hotel & Conference Centre, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonMotorsport

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 11amOpus Pocket OrchestraTe Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library & Community H, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaClassical Music

Sat, 24 Oct · 12pmRide The Runway 2026Whakatane Airport, Whakatane~1 hr 45 min · WhakatāneCycling

Sat, 24 Oct · 1pmWool on Wheels Pop UpSt Chads Communication Centre, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaCraft & Object Art

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 7pmSkonk Farewell ShowŌkahukura, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaPunk

Sat, 24 Oct · 8pmKarioi and KavaThe Yard Music Cafe & Bar, Raglan~1 hr 30 min · RaglanHip Hop, Rap

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 8pmDARTZRosemary’s, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōPunk

Sat, 24 Oct · 9pmThe International Latin FusionThe Local, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonLatin

Contemporary Art

On now · until 12 JanTuesday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentCobb & Co Taupo, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōPoker

FreeOn now · until 15 DecKirtan Mantra Meditation EveningYWCA, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightFlagstaff Cafe & Sports Bar, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood George Dining Hall, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightFergus Bar & Kitchen, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightMiss Gee's, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood Union, Cambridge~30 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightStables Bar & Grill, Cambridge~30 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightCock & Bull Hamilton, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 29 DecQuiz NightMerchant of Matamata, MatamataIn MatamataQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightWorld's End Bar & Restaurant, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 15 DecLearn Cuban Salsa - BeginnersElizabeth St Community Hall, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaDance Classes

FreeOn now · until 27 AprMulligan's World Famous Quiz Night on TuesdaysMulligans Bar, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 17 MarTwilight GolfMaramarua Golf Club, Pokeno~1 hr 30 min · PukekoheGolf, Disc Golf

On now · until 31 OctThe Medieval Garden Revealed: An Insider’s TourHamilton Gardens, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonPublic Talks & Tours

On now · until 16 DecWednesday Night Poker- Texas Hold'em Tournament: CANCELLEDEssex Arms Huntly, Huntly~1 hr · HuntlyPoker

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightBrewaucracy Brewery & Taproom, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightGood Neighbour, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightThe Mount Tavern, Mt Maunganui~45 min · Mount MaunganuiQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 9 DecWeekly Dance Fitness ClassRototuna High, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonFitness

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightHamilton Workingmen's Club, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddys Bar Hamilton, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightPeach and Porker, Te Awamutu~50 min · Te AwamutuQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddy Mulligans, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 9 DecKatikati Craft ClubPātuki Manawa Digital Hub, Katikati~35 min · KatikatiArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 17 DecSunset MarketBig Save Carpark, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 17 DecThursday Evening - Cash Poker Night – Cash GamesArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonPoker

On now · until 26 NovSim Race Club – Season 2 Is Here!The Cave Taupo, Taupō~2 hr · TaupōMotorsport

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDeep Peace - Guided Mindfulness & MeditationYWCA, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 3 DecQuiz NightThe Keg Room & Eatery, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 19 NovQuiz NightNew York Hunger, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightStallions Cambridge, Cambridge~30 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightThe Glenview Club, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 26 NovMusic BingoMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~2 hr · WhitiangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightHillcrest Tavern, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 10 DecLatin Social Dance PartyElizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre, Tauranga~40 min · TaurangaSocials, Singles, Balls

On now · until 18 DecLife Drawing — Learn from Each Other & AISt Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonArts and Crafts

On now · until 26 OctThe Ninja RunTauranga Racecourse, Tauranga~35 min · TaurangaFamily Entertainment

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 18 DecFriday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentCrates n Cues Bar, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaPoker

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeOn now · until 22 JanFriday Night Magic (Magic Commander)Otakumart, Pukekohe~1 hr 45 min · PukekoheGames, Hobbies

On now · until 19 DecRoller Skating Disco - Skatescool TaupoSkatescool Taupo, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōSkating

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFarmers' MarketVictoria Square, Cambridge~30 min · CambridgeMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 21 NovCollectables MarketThe Barn, Claudelands~45 min · HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 25 AprThe Little Big MarketsWilliamson Park, Whangamata~1 hr 15 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 5 JunWhiti Citi MarketSoldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga~2 hr · WhitiangaMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFriends of Rotorua Library at the Kuirau MarketKuirau Park, Rotorua~1 hr · RotoruaMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 25 AprSunday Farmers' & Craft MarketNorthcroft Reserve, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 29 NovGLOtron!Centre Place, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 27 MarThe Yard SaleThe Yard Music Cafe & Bar, Raglan~1 hr 30 min · RaglanMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 19 DecSaturday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 24 AprThe Little Big MarketsCoronation Park, Mt Maunganui~45 min · Mount MaunganuiMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 1 NovSunday QuizEtérna - Café and Dine - 24/7, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 20 DecSunday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hote, Hamilton~50 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 28 MarGourmet in the GardensRhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens~45 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeOn now · until 30 NovQuiz NightWaitomo Club, Te Kuiti~1 hr 30 min · Te KūitiQuiz, Karaoke