Taupaki School presents the Annual Monster Fireworks Display at Kumeu Showgrounds!
Proudly supported by Badboy Fireworks. 

Kumeu, Auckland – October 16, 2026 - Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Monster Fireworks Display is back, ready to light up the Kumeu Showgrounds on Friday, October 16th, 2026. This annual event, presented by Taupaki School and powered by Bad Boy Fireworks, promises an evening filled with unforgettable sights and sounds.

Experience more than just a fireworks display; join us for a community celebration brimming with laughter, happiness, and spectacular pyrotechnics. Gather your friends and family for a night that promises to dazzle and delight. Here's what you need to know:

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 (Rain Date: Saturday, October 17)
• Location: Kumeu Showgrounds
• Gates Open: 4:30 PM
• Gates Close: 8:15 PM
• Entertainment Starts: 5:00 PM
• Fireworks Display: Approx. 8:30 PM
• Event Closes: 9:30 PM

From 4:30 PM onwards, attendees can enjoy a wonderful selection of rides, stalls, and food trucks while picnicking on the banks of the showgrounds. A DJ will create a vibrant atmosphere as you await for the evening's main event; the breathtaking fireworks display will commence after nightfall, around 8:30 PM.

All ticket holders are required to have their tickets printed or ready to scan on their devices at the event gates. Please note that ticket prices do not include event parking. We encourage ride sharing or walking to the venue. However, car parking will be available on-site for an additional $5 fee. Please note the $5 parking is not included in the ticket price (pay on entry to grounds).

Community Impact:
Every ticket sold contributes to a brighter future for the students at Taupaki School. This event serves as a crucial fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to support educational initiatives. The 2026 Monster Fireworks Display will be fundraising for an Outdoor Classroom. Your participation means the world to us and helps foster a stronger community spirit.

About the Monster Fireworks Display:
For the past 20 years, the Monster Fireworks Display has been a beacon of joy and celebration in North West Auckland. Proudly supported by Bad Boy Fireworks—one of New Zealand's leading fireworks suppliers and public display professionals—this event has become a staple of the local community, bringing together families, friends, and fireworks enthusiasts from all over the region.

Join us for an evening of awe-inspiring pyrotechnics, entertainment, and community bonding. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a night to remember!

For more details and ticket information, visit our socials @monsterfireworksdisplay

Pricing:

• Family pass - 2 adults/ up to 4 children (primary school aged) $40                     
• Adult - Over 18 years $15                               
• Senior - 65+ with Gold Card $10     
• Student - High School 13 - 18 years (ID may be required) $10
• Children - Primary School 5 - 12 years $5                    
• Preschool - 0 - 4 years (ticket required for capacity) Free                   

Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to light up the sky with the Monster Fireworks Display! #MonsterFireworks #NightToRemember #CommunitySpirit #SupportOurSchools #LightUpTheSky

Terms and Conditions:

• This event is a family-friendly environment.
• Attendees must adhere to the required behaviour standards.
• Non-compliance may result in immediate removal from the event without refund.
• The venue reserves the right to issue trespass notices to individuals.
• Attendees are responsible for any damage to their cars parked within the showgrounds or outside the venue.
• The event organizers hold no responsibility for ancillary costs such as travel and accommodation if the event is fully or partially cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Ticket Cancellation Policy:

In the event of cancellation before 9am on the day of the event:

• Full refunds (excluding ticketing and transaction fees) will be provided. 
• Attendees can choose to donate the ticket value to Taupaki School if the event is cancelled. 
• The event will only be cancelled under rare circumstances of extremely high winds, above 30km at the display site, or extreme weather conditions where excess ground water prevents the fireworks display. The event will proceed if there is rain during the day before 4:30pm, and if light to moderate rain is forecasted for the duration of the event. Cancellations are made solely for the safety of the fireworks display.

​Decisions will be reached by 9am on the event day.
There is a weather postponement date of Saturday 17 October 2026.

In the unlikely event of unplanned severe weather after the event starts at 4:30pm:

• Although highly unlikely, the live Fireworks Display cancellation may occur if weather conditions change  unpredictably, specifically extreme weather events occurring after 5pm and before 8pm. Such a cancellation would only occur if there was a health and safety risk for continuing the fireworks display. 
• The organisers reserve the right to cancel the live fireworks display after the event has started due to safety concerns. In this case, pre-purchased ticket holders will receive a partial refund at the discretion of the event promoters, within 7-10 business days after the event (excluding ticketing and transaction fees). Partial refunds do not apply to any cash gate sales.