Upcoming Nelson Events

Check out what's happening all around Nelson, NE

Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Nelson

 Wed, 27 May at 08:30 am Trafalgar Centre

Kaiteriteri Gold 2026

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

THE UNDERGROUND – BACK AT THE BOATHOUSE

 Sat, 25 Jul at 09:30 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Blessing of the Fleet 2026

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

ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Theatre Royal Nelson

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

Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival 2026 (City Centre)

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

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Whakatū Nelson

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Trafalgar Centre NZD 0 to 47

Nelson Tasman Motorcycle Festival

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 pm Nelson Motorcycles

Easter Extravaganza

Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 am 123 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand

ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Motueka

 Fri, 22 May at 09:30 am Motueka Memorial Hall

Gala Royale

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

Nelson Yoga Festival

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

Rhombus Sound System

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am 22 new street, Nelson, New Zealand

In Other Words

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

INSPIRE Festival

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

Marlon Williams

 Wed, 27 May at 06:30 pm Trafalgar Centre

Blessing of the Fleet Fireworks Display 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 am Tahunanui Beach

Ben Hurley Live Standup at The Playhouse

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

Easter send off v2

Fri, 03 Apr at 04:00 am Cobb Valley Dam

2026 National Permaculture Hui

 Fri, 10 Apr at 04:00 am Whakatu Marae

The Music Of Coldplay

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

Sola Rosa - In The Mids Tour - Nelson

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am DeVille

Harris Hill - Top Challenge

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:45 am The Summer House

A Very Gaga Cabaret

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

Rubix 80s Night Hospice Fundraiser

 Fri, 17 Apr at 10:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Nayland College Presents: The Wizard of Oz

 Thu, 14 May at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

NELSON, NZ - Theatre Royal Nelson

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

Millennium Mix Tape

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am 77 High Street, Port Motueka, New Zealand

MissB + Tali / Take ‘Em to Church

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:30 am 22 new street, Nelson, New Zealand

CIVIL DIN @ EAST ST. NELSON | 11.04.2026

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

Paul Ego 'STICK' NELSON - Solo Comedy Show

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

Hermsen County - Hoedown at the Boathouse

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Hoods Up! Friday

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

Shoe Clinic Mountain Bike Duathlon - Groom Creek

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 am Groom Creek, Maitai

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

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

LEGO Club Holiday Fun - Founders, Nelson

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

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

FIGHT FOR RANGATAHI 4

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

Karmakaze Enduro 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 am 37 Martin Farm Road, Port Motueka, New Zealand 7197

NELSON, NZ - Theatre Royal Nelson

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

The Coppermine 2026

 Fri, 25 Sep at 11:00 pm 140 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

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

Nelson Parent and Child Expo

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Hands Up for Hospice - The Fashion Edition

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 am Annesbrook Church Saxton

Nelson Marathon 2026

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

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Sun, 19 Apr Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

Twisted Frequency Fundraiser | Bass Music Spectacular @ Roots Bar

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

Hoods Up! Friday

Fri, 11 Sep at 07:00 am 1 Cadillac Way, Nelson, New Zealand

Michael Houstoun - The Masterpiece Concert

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

LEGO Club Holiday Fun - Founders, Nelson

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

Young Moon @ The Mussel Inn

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

Survival Standard Class

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

Midnight Swim at the Ruby Bay Store

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am Ruby Bay

1 Day Manifesting Yoga Retreat at Kimi Ora

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 pm Kimi Ora Eco Resort

Nelson Home & Garden Show 2026

 Fri, 18 Sep at 10:00 am Saxton Stadium NZD 4 to 8

Aladdin JR

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

Moutere Artisans APRIL OPEN DAY 2026

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

Whakatū Nelson Tour: Resourceful Craft workshops

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 pm Fairfield House

LEGO Club Holiday Fun - Founders, Nelson

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

Tuku26: Open Day at Isel Park Research and Collections Facility

 Wed, 22 Apr at 01:00 am Isel Park Research Facility, Hilliard St, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Us and Them - A Disabled Ski Film - Nelson Screening

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:00 pm State Cinemas - Suter Cinema Free

LEGO Club Holiday Fun -Richmond Town Hall

 Tue, 14 Apr at 11:30 pm Richmond Town Hall

The First 1000 Days | Nathan Wallis & Busy Bees

 Wed, 03 Jun at 09:00 am Saxton Oval

Tai Chi for Beginners — 8-Week Course (April, May)

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 am Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Old Boys & Supporters Match Day Gathering 1st & 2nd XV – April 18 - Nelson

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 am Nelson College

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

Jazz Embassy Live at The Barn

 Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am The Honest Lawyer

Nelson Fabric-a-brac

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

New Zealand Army Band: Brass in Concert

 Tue, 26 May at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Dance Suite

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

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

Psychic Supper- Trilogy of Light- Richmond Nelson

 Tue, 21 Apr at 08:45 am Croquet Club 348 Lower Queen Street Richmond

STEAMS School NELSON Term 2 2026

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

Sunday Morning Dance

 Sun, 17 May at 12:30 am Hampden St School Hall, Ngatiawa St, Nelson City, New Zealand 7010

Mr Fungus: Arts on Tour: Onekaka

 Sun, 12 Apr at 04:00 am The Mussel Inn

Paint and Wine Night in Nelson - Beach Bound

 Tue, 28 Apr at 08:30 am Eddyline Pizzeria Brewpub

Boutique Craft Market

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

High Tea at Willow Bank

 Fri, 08 May at 03:00 am 79 Wakefield-Kohatu Highway

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

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

Back of Beyond Trio at Nelson Jazz Club

 Fri, 29 May at 09:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Easter at Annesbrook Saxton

 Sun, 05 Apr at 12:00 am 40 Saxton Rd, Nelson, New Zealand 7011

Serve & Play Family Sundays – Free Family Tennis

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:30 pm Gladstone Road, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand 7020

Play with Clay — TUKU Whakatu

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 am Nelson Community Potters

Secret Message Adventure

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:00 am Pethybridge St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Save The Date Wedding Fair 2026

 Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Sacred Urge To Play Conference 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm Fairfield House NZD 688

Palliative Care for Caregivers starts Friday1 May 2026 -over 4 weeks

 Fri, 01 May at 01:00 pm Nelson Tasman Hospice Free

Kotahitanga: IRMTNZ Conference

 Tue, 07 Apr at 11:00 pm 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Game Day

 Sun, 05 Apr at 03:30 am Saxton Fields, Nelson, New Zealand

Living Wood Fair: Mini-Faire Fundraiser @ The Mussel Inn

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 am The Mussel Inn

Roots of Resilience - DEEP ECOLOGY Day - Nelson

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 am Fairfield House

Sunday Morning Dance

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:30 am Hampden St School Hall, Ngatiawa St, Nelson City, New Zealand 7010

Fleetwood Macs

 Thu, 03 Sep at 09:30 am 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

April Monthly Mission - Blue Lake

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm Lake Rotoiti - St Arnaud

Learn to Skate

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:15 am Skate Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

April Holiday Programme-Nelson

 Tue, 07 Apr at 11:00 pm 112 Tipahi Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Mantra & Voice - A Sacred Sound Journey

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 am Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre

Kotahitanga: Creativity in Collaboration

 Thu, 09 Apr at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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