Upcoming Nelson Events

Check out what's happening all around Nelson, NE

Early Bird: Daytime Clubbing for the 30+ Partygoer - Nelson

Sat, 23 Aug at 06:00 am Industry Bar and Nightclub

Winter Hootenanny Ceilidh Dance

Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 am 72 Aranui Rd, Mapua 7005, New Zealand

Reboot Workshop – Nelson, Aotearoa | 11–12 September 2025

Thu, 11 Sep at 09:00 am Nelson NZD 448

Rare Specimens & Friends

Sat, 30 Aug at 11:00 am DeVille

Alive & Awake - DEEP ECOLOGY Day - Nelson

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am Fairfield House

Cars and Coffee Motueka

Sat, 23 Aug at 11:30 pm Motueka Recreation Centre

Kabaret 666

Fri, 29 Aug at 10:00 am Red Door Theatre

Valiant Pro: All Star Wrestling presented by Harcourts Nelson & Richmond

Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 am Club Waimea, 345 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson

Young Moon || Orbiting Islands Tour || Nelson || w/ Music Sucks

Sat, 30 Aug at 10:00 am The Dog's Bone, 70B Achilles Avenue, Nelson 7010

Richmond Retro 2025

Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 am Richmond Primary School

Gintastic - Nelson 2025

Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Oasis Festival 2025

Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 am Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

80s Singles Night for Over 40s!

Sat, 30 Aug at 09:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

*SOLD OUT* NELSON NZ

Sat, 13 Sep at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Sprig + Fern 10k Māpua

Sat, 18 Oct at 03:15 am Māpua Recreation Reserve

NBS Live Lounge:Ampersand

Fri, 29 Aug at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

2025 Brian fm Jason Richards GP

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am 208 MOUTERE HWY, APPLEBY, Nelson, New Zealand 7081

Arvida Oakwoods Open Days

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am 357 Lower Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

DJ Tunesifter - 3hr Live Dub Set

Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Red16

Paws in Paradise - Doggy Day Out

Sat, 30 Aug at 12:00 am 305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Appleby, New Zealand 7081

The Nelson Half

Sat, 01 Nov at 09:30 pm Saxton Field

Aniseed Ascent

Fri, 22 Aug at 11:00 pm Aniseed Valley

Gypsy Pickers @ The Boathouse, Nelson

Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm The Boathouse Society NZD 22

Opening Party

Sat, 23 Aug at 09:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Wild Horses: NZ's Rolling Stones Experience

Fri, 12 Sep at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Surf First Aid Course

Fri, 29 Aug at 10:30 pm Broadgreen Intermediate School

South Island International Judo Open

Fri, 15 Aug at 09:00 pm 40 Old Wharf Road, Port Motueka, New Zealand

Return of The Boogie Train (2 shows Fri and Sat)

Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

Morning Yogic Practice

Thu, 21 Aug at 09:00 pm Osteopathy Nelson The Health Collective

Sun Ritual

Sat, 20 Sep at 09:30 pm 143 White Rd, Hope, Richmond 7081, New Zealand

Nelson A&P Equestrian Measuring Sessions

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am 358 Lower Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7050

The Underground In The House!

Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Māpua Hall Makers Market September

Sun, 07 Sep at 12:00 am 72 Aranui Road, Mapua, Nelson, New Zealand 7005

My Time My Life 2025

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:30 am Founders Heritage Park

Morning Bodylight®(Yoga, Pilates, Qigong)

Wed, 20 Aug at 09:00 pm Koru Studio

Babywearing Meet September

Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 am Victory Community Centre

Nelson Salsa Nights

Fri, 29 Aug at 11:30 am Lone Star Nelson (Nelson)

Urban Wine Walk I Nelson (NZ)

Sat, 16 Aug at 02:00 am Nelson, New Zealand

Fathers Day Treats

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am 30 Edward street Wakefield, Tasman, New Zealand

Checkmate, Rook - Private Lessons

Fri, 14 Feb Elma Turner Library NZD 60 to 70

Tāhunanui Beach Clean-Up 2025

Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 am Tahunanui Beach

State Of Mind 21st Anniversary - Nelson

Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm East St.

Nelson (NZ) | Hot Potato Band

Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

eBus Information - Drop-in Session @Elma Turner Library

Fri, 12 Sep at 12:00 am Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson City, Nelson 7010

Six Corners Challenge 2025

Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm Village Green

$4 Boring Drinks Monday & Tuesday @ Buenavista Cafe

Sun, 17 Aug at 08:45 pm 97 bridge street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Motueka & Whakatū Social!

Sun, 31 Aug at 12:30 am Kōmitimiti - Riverside Cafe Project

Contemporary Feltmaking Workshop with Colleen Plank

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am Four Square Atawhai

Milwaukee Mania - FREE Event in Nelson!

Thu, 04 Sep at 09:30 pm Saxton Rd, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Pop-up Fabric Stash Sale

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am The Hattery, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson

Nelson Chess Club

Wed, 12 Feb Tahunanui Community Hub NZD 8

Matiu Te Huki concert - Roots Bar - Takaka

Sat, 16 Aug at 10:00 am Roots Bar Takaka

Twisted Frequency 2026

Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 am Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Sound Relaxation & Mindfulness

Fri, 05 Sep at 09:00 am 34 Champion Road, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

NYP Chill and Chat

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

Top Dog Film Festival NZ 2025 - Nelson Fri 22 Aug 6.30pm

Fri, 22 Aug at 08:30 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Last Night of the Proms

Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm Theatre Royal Nelson Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand

Babywearing Meet August

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am Victory Community Centre

Club Open Day

Sun, 02 Nov at 12:00 am Tahunanui Beach

Oliebollen, Poffertjes, Dutch Coffee, Chilli Hot Choc & Home-baked Cakes @ Nelson Saturday Market

Fri, 22 Aug at 09:30 pm Montgomery Square, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

7 PLACES AVAILABLE - Stained Glass Ornament - Vintage / Art Deco

Sun, 07 Sep at 12:00 am Greenacres Golf Club

Culture’s bottomless fried chicken

Sat, 30 Aug at 05:00 am 279 Trafalgar St, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

National Championships

Fri, 22 Aug at 09:00 pm Snap Fitness Richmond

Blenheim Roadhouse Breakfast & Pelorus Tavern Cruise

Sat, 06 Sep at 09:30 pm Alien Detailing

INHOUSE

Sat, 16 Aug at 11:00 am 22 new street, Nelson, New Zealand

Rubix 80s Tribute Band

Sat, 16 Aug at 10:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Nelson Repair Cafe

Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 am 166 tahunanui drive, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

4-week Bachata Course

Thu, 21 Aug at 09:00 am Peta Spooner Academy of Dance

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2025 - Nelson Sat 23 Aug 6:30pm

Sat, 23 Aug at 08:30 am 208 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

🎥 LIVE MATCH SCREENING – CHATHAM CUP SEMI-FINAL

Sat, 16 Aug at 04:00 am Saxton Fields, Nelson, New Zealand

THE FLOOD STADIUM

Fri, 15 Aug at 08:00 am Trafalgar Centre

NMIT Open Day 2025

Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 am 322 Hardy Street Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Open Evening at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 am Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

Channelling Workshop

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am Nelson Spiritualist Church

Steiner School Spring Fair 2025

Sun, 14 Sep at 12:00 am Motueka Steiner School

The Last Night of the Proms

Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

MINUIT : The Reunion Shows | WHAKATŪ (Nelson)

Sat, 04 Oct at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Wakapuaka - Bursting with life

Sat, 16 Aug at 03:00 am Hira Reserve, Hira 7071, New Zealand

WIN a years Can Plan Wheelie Bin hire, for donating to the Nelson Community Food Bank!

Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 pm Motueka New World Car Park (High Street)

Sukalati Beats at NCMA Live Lounge

Fri, 12 Sep at 06:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Card Buffet Day

Sat, 30 Aug at 12:00 am Naumai Place, Brightwater, New Zealand

DESTINY UNCUT DOCO

Sun, 17 Aug at 07:00 am Motueka Memorial Hall, Pah Street Motueka, Port Motueka, New Zealand

10 PLACES AVAILABLE - Land, Sand and Stone Art Workshop

Fri, 29 Aug at 12:00 am Rabbit Island, New Zealand

Show and Shine Daffodil Rally for Cancer

Sun, 24 Aug at 01:00 am Nelson Speedway

Rich and The Poor Boys back at The Boathouse

Fri, 19 Sep at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Open Mic Comedy Night

Wed, 20 Aug at 10:00 am 252 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand 7020

Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (FINAL TICKETS!)

Fri, 12 Sep at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Nelson Quilters at An Adventure in Art

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

MOTUEKA REPAIR CAFE

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 am 32 Wallace St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Daylight Savings Ride 2025

Sat, 27 Sep at 12:00 am 141 Quarantine Rd, Annesbrook, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Sprig + Fern 10k Motueka

Sat, 23 Aug at 04:30 am Thorp's Bush, Motueka

Come see Jacq do her thang at World Powerlifting NZ Nationals!

Sat, 23 Aug at 03:00 am Snap Fitness Richmond

Boutique Craft Market

Sun, 05 Oct at 12:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Girls Football Festival

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Neale Park, Nelson

NBS Live Lounge: The Leftovers

Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Nurture@Home Annual Pre-Schooler Family FUN DAY!!!

Thu, 11 Sep at 12:00 am Natureland Wildlife Trust

Motueka Youth Market

Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 am Motueka Memorial Hall

Whenua Iti Outdoors Charity Golf Tournament

Sun, 12 Oct at 12:00 am Motueka Golf Club

Beatdownz In Tha 03

Fri, 05 Sep at 10:00 am East St.