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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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36 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Matamata

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Friday, 23 October3

Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmFinding Nemo JrACT2 visual Performing Arts school, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōMusicals
Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmExtra Lives: Interactive Video Game ShowClarence Street Theatre Workshop, Hamilton~45 min · HamiltonMusicals
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 week18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Games, Hobbies

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

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 AprSunday Farmers' & Craft MarketNorthcroft Reserve, Taupō~1 hr 45 min · TaupōMarkets 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

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