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

Salmonella Dub LIVE introducing Whirimako Black & Nino Birch in DubnBass

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Playhouse Cafe Theatre NZD 53 to 64

NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO

 Thu, 15 Oct at 11:00 pm Trafalgar Centre

Salmonella Dub LIVE introducing Whirimako Black & Nino Birch in DubnBass

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

Kaiteriteri Gold 2026

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

Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival 2026 (City Centre)

 Fri, 03 Jul at 06:30 am Trafalgar Sq, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Blessing of the Fleet 2026

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

THE UNDERGROUND – BACK AT THE BOATHOUSE

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

ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Theatre Royal Nelson

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

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

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

In Other Words

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

The Music Of Coldplay

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

Marlon Williams

 Wed, 27 May at 06:30 pm Trafalgar Centre

Sola Rosa - In The Mids Tour - Nelson

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am DeVille

Blessing of the Fleet Fireworks Display 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 am Tahunanui Beach

INSPIRE Festival

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

Wellington Sea Shanty Society EP release tour (Whakatū/Nelson)

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 am The Dog's Bone, 70 Achilles Avenue, Nelson, NZ

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

Nelson Techno Collective Presents: Nocturnal V

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 22 New St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Wild Night Rave at Nelson Fun Park!

Fri, 01 May at 08:30 am 40 Hounsell Circle, Tāhunanui, Nelson, 7011

A Very Gaga Cabaret

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

Shared Communities Pop-Up Multicultural Market

Sat, 02 May at 06:30 am Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson NZ

STANDUP COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BOATHOUSE

Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Music Mix 3 - Amalgo

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 am Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Open Day - Theatre Royal Nelson

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

Toiere - presented by NZ Opera

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

The Breeze Heave for Hospice

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 am Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson NZ

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

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

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

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

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

Star Wars Quiz Night

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:30 am 281 Trafalgar Street, 7010

Nelson Marathon 2026

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

The Veils (Solo) | Fragile World Tour | Nelson

 Wed, 08 Jul at 09:30 am Devilles Nelson

The Coppermine 2026

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

Nelson Parent and Child Expo

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

Alexandr Misko in Nelson NZ at Nelson Centre for Musical Arts

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Edridge Contracting Teetotal Traverse 2026

 Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 pm Alpine Lodge

Luscious Winter Ball

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:30 am DeVille

Hands Up for Hospice - The Fashion Edition

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

Music Mix 1 - The Nelson Colleges Combined Jazz Band

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Hoods Up! Friday

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

Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Boathouse, Nelson

 Sat, 10 Oct at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Nelson Home & Garden Show 2026

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

1 Day Manifesting Yoga Retreat at Kimi Ora

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

Michael Houstoun - The Masterpiece Concert

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

The Upcycled Market | Mother’s Day Edition

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Motupipi School Fun Trail Run 2026 (fundraiser)

 Sat, 02 May at 10:30 pm Motupipi School

Music Icons - Let's Dance!

 Fri, 24 Jul at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Judy's Encore - Nelson

Sat, 22 Aug at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

DJ Tunesifter - 3hr Live Dub Set

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Red16

CELTIC CÈILIDH

Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Broadgreen Intermediate School

Whakatū Nelson Tour: Resourceful Craft workshops

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 pm Fairfield House

Jasmine Jessen with Sarah Watkins

 Sun, 17 May at 06:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

NOOZ Nelson Pop Up Shop

 Thu, 30 Apr at 11:00 pm Richmond Mall

The First 1000 Days | Nathan Wallis & Busy Bees

 Wed, 03 Jun at 09:00 am Saxton Oval

Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Nelson: Fun for All Ages!

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Monthly Latin Social and Rueda (Salsa and Bachata) + Bachata Rueda class

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

NBS Live Lounge: Brazilian Social Club

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Music Mix 2 - Tasman Devils

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 am Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Alexandr Misko - The International Guitar Sensation LIVE

 Thu, 04 Jun at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Stand-Up for Pride! - A Comedy Benefit for Q Youth

 Thu, 30 Apr at 10:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Mothers Day Mini Sessions

Sat, 09 May at 04:00 am Tahunanui Beach

Paint and Wine Night in Napier - Mother's Tulips

 Tue, 12 May at 08:30 am Eddyline Pizzeria Brewpub

Jazz Embassy Live at The Barn

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

STEAMS School NELSON Term 2 2026

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

Choral Kaleidoscope

 Sun, 10 May at 05:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Mother's Day Extravaganza

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 am Common Threads NZ

Movie screening: The Devil Wears Prada 2

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:00 am State Cinema Motueka

Make It at the Cathedral - FREE EVENT

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Nelson Cathedral

Pink Ribbon Day

 Sun, 10 May at 04:00 am Cnr Vanguard and Gloucester st, Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson Fabric-a-brac

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

Paint Like A Pro! (The Wham Bam of Painting)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 pm The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Clay for Breakfast - SOLD OUT

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 pm Claybound Studio, Nelson

Shoe Clinic Mountain Bike Duathlon - Cable Bay

Sun, 17 May at 12:00 am Cable Bay Adventure Park

New Zealand Army Band: Brass in Concert

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

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

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

Dance Suite

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

Boutique Craft Market

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

Natural Fibres as Contemporary Art

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 pm NMIT

High Tea at Willow Bank

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

RD1 with special guest Isabelle Wolff

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

Impala VIP Launch Party

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm 1/106 Hardy Street NZD 120

Painting with Colour Simplified

 Fri, 26 Jun at 11:00 pm The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

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

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

Shape & Spin - SOLD OUT

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 am Kiln Studio at 123 Bridge St, Nelson

Baby and Kids Market

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

Taonga Pūoro – Māori Flute

 Fri, 19 Jun at 11:00 pm Tātou Studios

Mindful Mobility May Workshop: Low Back & Feeling Supported

 Sat, 09 May at 04:00 am 506 High Street, Port Motueka, New Zealand

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

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

Social Animal

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Paint and Wine Night in Nelson - Beach Bound

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

Dungeons & Dragons for beginners

 Thu, 14 May at 05:30 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Sunday Morning Dance

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

Save The Date Wedding Fair 2026

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

Te Ramaroa Workshop - FREE

 Sun, 14 Jun at 04:00 am Rumi Tahi at 1 Rutherford Mews, Nelson
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