Events
At BUBU, we love creating opportunities to come together.
Keep an eye out for upcoming gatherings and experiences that connect our community.
Book our coffee bar for your event
We are available for bookings for your venue with The Coffee Bar by BUBU.
The Coffee Bar is an self contained mobile espresso bar that can provide all the same crafted coffee you know and love.
Get in touch via the email address below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
upcoming Events
no upcoming events
Keep your eyes peeled here on our website as well as social media for updates
past Events
Taupo Art expo - Wairoa House
25th - 27th October 2025
10am - 4pm
4/2 Mansell Road, Nukuhau, Taupo
Join us at the Wairoa House for the Taupō Art Expo this Labour Weekend!
We’re proud to support local artists and creativity in our community.
The Coffee Bar will be there pouring your favourite BUBU brews all weekend long.
Why specialty coffee? -
Treats of Taupo
28th September 2025
10am onwards
4/2 Mansell Road, Nukuhau, Taupo
Join us at our roastery for a part of Treats of Taupo.
Discover what makes specialty coffee special.
This session covers our pre- and post-roasting practices, an interactive cupping, and an open Q&A. A welcoming, hands-on experience for all coffee lovers — no experience needed.
Taupo Art trail
31st may - 2nd June 2025
7am - 4pm
4/2 Mansell Road, Nukuhau, Taupo
We’re proud to be part of the Taupō Art Trail this year!
Visit us to see the works of local artists Lorraine Cholmondeley-Smith and Denise Mossman, both exhibiting right here at BUBU.
Art will be available for purchase — come along, explore, and support local creativity.
music session
27th July 2025
11am onwards
4/2 Mansell Road, Nukuhau, Taupo
Join us for a relaxing music session with our very own local talent Ann Maree-Fernandez from the Taupō School of Music.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of live piano as you sip your coffee and soak up the atmosphere.
Waiata a kanikani session
(song and dance session)
18th July 2025
11am onwards
4/2 Mansell Road, Nukuhau, Taupo
Join us for a cultural session of waiata and kanikani with Matua Grant — a time to sing, move, and connect while learning and practising te reo Māori.
Everyone is welcome to take part in this uplifting community experience.
Meet the artist
22nd June 2025
11am onwards
4/2 Mansell Road, Nukuhau, Taupo
Join us for a Meet the Artist session with Toni Neve from ACT2 Visual and Performing Arts School.
Toni will share insights into the creative world of SFX, stage craft, and the visual and performing arts — an inspiring look behind the scenes of storytelling through art.
taupo art expo - Wairoa House
19th - 21st April 2025
10am - 4pm
129 Spa Road, Taupo
Join us at the Wairoa House for the Taupō Art Expo this Easter long weekend!
We’re proud to support local artists and creativity in our community. The Coffee Bar will be there pouring your favourite BUBU brews all weekend long.