Upcoming Nelson Events

Check out what's happening all around Nelson, NE

Multicultural Festival 2026

 Sun, 22 Mar at 01:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026

 Sun, 15 Mar at 04:00 am Trafalgar Centre

Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Nelson

 Wed, 27 May at 08:30 am Trafalgar Centre

Marchfest 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

THE BETHS ★ AOTEAROA TOUR – THEATRE ROYAL

 Mon, 23 Mar at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

The Underground Presents - A Simple Cure

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant

Armageddon 26 - Directed by Disc Shop NZ and Stoke Disc Golf

 Fri, 27 Mar at 02:00 am Redstone Golf Park

The Beths in Nelson City

 Mon, 23 Mar at 07:00 pm Theatre Royal Nelson

Kaiteriteri Gold 2026

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 pm Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve

Blessing of the Fleet 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 am Seafarers Memorial Wharf

Solo Banton @ The Boathouse - Nelson

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Graeme James - Live at The Boathouse, Nelson

 Fri, 20 Mar at 10:30 am The Boathouse, Nelson

ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Theatre Royal Nelson

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Nelson

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Nelson Tasman Motorcycle Festival

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 pm Nelson Motorcycles

Marchfest 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 am Founders Park

Nelson Yoga Festival

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:30 pm Founders Heritage Park

Blessing of the Fleet Fireworks Display 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 am Tahunanui Beach

Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival 2026 (City Centre)

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 am Trafalgar Sq, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Gala Royale

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 am Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Celebrate New Zealand Cider Day at Peckham's Orchard Bar & Cider Garden

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 am 127 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere 7175, New Zealand

AKITU PRE PARTY | EAST ST. NELSON | 21.03.2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am East St.

Beacon Hill Boutique Market - March 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am 205 Paton Road, Nelson, New Zealand 7081

Tonga Marine Reserve Community Guided Snorkel Day 2026

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:30 am Kaiteriteri beach in front of On the Spot Dairy NZD 0 to 54

Marlon Williams

 Wed, 27 May at 06:30 pm Trafalgar Centre

Port Nelson Community Open Day 2026

 Sun, 22 Mar at 01:00 am 39 Vickerman St, Port Nelson, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

2026 National Permaculture Hui

 Fri, 10 Apr at 04:00 am Whakatu Marae

INSPIRE Festival

 Fri, 04 Sep at 09:00 am Nayland College NZD 0 to 60

The Music Of Coldplay

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Motueka

 Thu, 26 Mar at 09:30 am State Cinema Motueka

Harvest Long Lunch

 Sun, 29 Mar at 05:00 am 66 Edward St, Wakefield 7025, New Zealand

St Patrick's Day! Gypsy Pickers @PA, Nelson

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:30 am The Prince Albert Backpackers and Bar

Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Open Day

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 am 651 Brook Street, The Brook, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

NELSON, NZ - Theatre Royal Nelson

 Wed, 26 Aug at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Mozartiana

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Drum and dance workshop with Epizo Bangoura, Nelson NZ

 Sun, 22 Mar at 03:00 am St Joseph's School Nelson

MAMADAFUNK & PINO 28TH MARCH AT DEVILLE

Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 pm DeVille

force fed fuel fest 2026

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 am Richmond A & P Grounds

St. Practise day & St. Patrick’s day @ FANNYS

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:00 am 223 Hardy Street, 7010

CIVIL DIN @ EAST ST. NELSON | 11.04.2026

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am East St.

Jazz Bossa Soul - Nanny Assis/Maggie Gould/Tom Rainey

 Sun, 15 Mar at 08:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Harvest Festival 2026

Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 am 24 Waitapu Road

LEGO Club Holiday Fun - Founders, Nelson

 Wed, 08 Apr at 11:30 pm Founders Heritage Park

Paul Ego 'STICK' NELSON - Solo Comedy Show

 Thu, 23 Apr at 09:30 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Callum Strachan Memorial Cup 2026

 Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 pm Guppy Park, Nelson

2026 Seals to Eels on Scooter Wheels

 Fri, 27 Mar at 10:30 pm Tahunanui Beach

Hoods Up! Friday

Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 am 1 Cadillac Way, Nelson, New Zealand

Michael Morris & The Sonic Boom - TAKAKA

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am Roots Bar Takaka

A Very Gaga Cabaret

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 am Red Door Theatre

Wāhine at Wairoa - Celebrate International Women's MTB Day at the Gorge

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 pm Wairoa Gorge Mtb Park

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 am Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

Karmakaze Enduro 2026

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 am 37 Martin Farm Road, Port Motueka, New Zealand 7197

The Little Mermaid JR

 Wed, 15 Apr at 04:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Open Day - Theatre Royal Nelson

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

 Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

NELSON, NZ - Theatre Royal Nelson

 Thu, 03 Sep at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

FIGHT FOR RANGATAHI 4

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:30 am Motueka Recreation Centre

Ampersand at Jazz on the Village Green

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Rock The Steps '26

 Sat, 21 Mar at 05:00 am Silvan Forest MTB Park

Twisted Frequency Fundraiser | Bass Music Spectacular @ Roots Bar

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Roots Bar Takaka

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 am Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

Masquerade Carnaval with Brazilian Social Club band plus guests

 Sun, 22 Mar at 06:30 am Fairfield House

KEITH WHITING MEMORIAL / SUPER STREET SOCIETY TRUE NATIONAL SERIES ROUND 10 ~ THE FINAL DANCE

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:30 am Marchwood Park Road, Motueka, Tasman

Brightwater Fire Brigade Sky Tower Fun Day

Sun, 15 Mar at 04:00 am Teapot Valley Christian Camp

FC Nelson Junior & Youth Pre-Season Open Day

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 pm Neale Park, Nelson

Michael Houstoun - The Masterpiece Concert

 Fri, 01 May at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

The Pretty Crafty Easter Market

 Sun, 29 Mar at 12:00 am Richmond Town Hall, 9 Cambridge Street,, Nelson, New Zealand 7020

Survival Standard Class

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:00 am Graham Downs, 84 Graham Valley Rd, Motueka Valley, Motueka 7196, New Zealand

LEGO Club Holiday Fun - Founders, Nelson

 Thu, 09 Apr at 11:30 pm Founders Heritage Park

LEGO Club Holiday Fun - Founders, Nelson

 Tue, 07 Apr at 11:30 pm Founders Heritage Park

Race 4: Rylock Windows & Doors 5km Challenge 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:30 pm Tahunanui Beach

Doctor Dolittle JR

 Sat, 04 Apr at 04:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Bridge Street Studios Open Day

 Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 pm 123 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Nelson Marathon 2026

 Fri, 10 Jul at 09:00 pm 8 Champion Rd, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

The Rotary Club of Motueka Ambrose Golf Tournament

 Sun, 15 Mar at 12:30 am Motueka Golf Club

Richmond Plant Market

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am Richmond Primary School

Moutere Artisans APRIL OPEN DAY 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 am Moutere Hwy, Upper Moutere, New Zealand

Pre-Loved Clothes Market 👗

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 am 76 Quarantine road, Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand

The Simple Life

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:30 am Fairfield House, Nelson AUD 165

Sandcastle competition- free event

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 am Stephens Bay, Motueka

Multicultural Football Tournament 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 11:00 pm Neale Park, Nelson

Theatre Royal Tour

 Mon, 30 Mar at 12:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Aladdin JR

 Thu, 09 Apr at 04:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Brazil Beats Open Evening 2026

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:30 am Founders Heritage Park

Open Day

 Sun, 29 Mar at 03:00 am Champion & Salisbury Road, Richmond , Tasman, New Zealand 7020

Navigating Menopause: A Supportive, Evidence-Informed Workshop for Women.

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 am 44 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Baby and Kids Market

Sun, 09 Aug at 12:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Prima Facie Theatre (Directed by Michael Hurst, Starring Cassandra Woodhouse)

 Thu, 26 Mar at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

Syringe Driver Workshop for ARC RN's/EN's/ DN's: Friday 17 April 2026

 Fri, 17 Apr at 01:00 pm Nelson Tasman Hospice Free

Mindful Mobility March Workshop: Hips & Moving Forward

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 am 506 High Street, Port Motueka, New Zealand

Vintage Machinery Show

 Fri, 27 Mar at 11:00 pm Higgins Heritage Park

Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival

Sun, 29 Mar at 10:00 pm Queens Gardens

Nelson Fabric-a-brac

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 am Hope Recreation Hall

STEAMS School NELSON Term 2 2026

 Mon, 27 Apr at 11:00 pm 173 Rutherford St Nelson or 27 Dorset St Richmond

Boutique Craft Market

Sun, 03 May at 12:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Collaboration not competition

Sat, 21 Mar at 08:30 am Refinery ArtSpace

Psychic Supper- Trilogy of Light- Richmond Nelson

 Tue, 07 Apr at 08:45 am Croquet Club 348 Lower Queen Street Richmond

Scott Construction + BayStays Battle for the Bay 2026

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:00 pm Park Avenue , Takaka, New Zealand 7010

SACRED SOUND GATHERING: 15-17 May (Golden Bay)

 Fri, 15 May at 04:00 am Shambhala Retreat, 1234 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Onekaka 7182

Honouring the Whenua - Mothers Circle (Creative session) - Motueka

 Wed, 25 Mar at 12:00 am Motueka Community House
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