Arts events in Nelson

Check out happening arts events all around Nelson, NE

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Nelson

 Mon, 23 Feb at 10:00 am Trafalgar Centre

Two Tribute Shows in One feat. Fleetwood Mac & ABBA

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm The Boathouse Society NZD 38

7 Days Live - Nelson

 Thu, 20 Nov at 09:30 am Trafalgar Centre

Gearshop Tasman Adventure Race

Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes

Handel's Messiah Reimagined

 Sun, 23 Nov at 05:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Multicultural Collage event

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 am Motueka Library, 32 Wallace Street, Motueka

Higgins Annual Craft Fair and Steam Up!!

 Sat, 03 Jan at 11:00 pm Pigeon Valley Road, Nelson, New Zealand 7096

Twisted Frequency 2026

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

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

 Fri, 27 Feb at 05:30 am Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Trewavas St Art Walk 2025

Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 am Trewavas St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Bob McNeill @ Fairfield House, Nelson

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:30 pm Fairfield House

Māpua Hall Makers Christmas Market

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 am 72 Aranui Road, Mapua, Nelson, New Zealand 7005

The Music Of Pink FLoyd

Fri, 14 Nov at 10:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Nelson Honohono Healing Workshop Tahi

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 am Koru Studio

Spinning Workshop - Sheep to Skein: Learn to Spin

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 am Hiwipango Rd, Belgrove, Wakefield 7095, New Zealand

Recycle & Create Workshop - Creative Textiles

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:00 am Richmond, NZ

SUUNE | NZ/AUS Tour | East St. Nelson

Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am East St.

Recycle & Create Workshop - Creative Textiles

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 am Richmond, NZ

Rolling Hertz - 5 Year Anniversary

Fri, 06 Feb at 04:00 am Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Showcase night of Musical Theatre

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm Victory Community Centre NZD 11

Handel's Messiah Reimagined

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Christmas Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 am Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

Yoga in the Gallery

Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 am Refinery ArtSpace

Dysfunctional Disco presents Pino & LN

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am DeVille

Jazz Jam Nights

 Thu, 04 Dec at 09:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Meet the Artists – Colin Ainsworth & Phoebe Russell - FREE

 Sat, 31 Jan at 12:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Sustainable Gift and Craft Fair

 Sat, 29 Nov at 01:30 am Victory Community Centre

Live Music Series: Tū Mataika

 Sun, 30 Nov at 04:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Sugarbowl

 Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Grand Finale

Sat, 07 Feb at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Artclass at The Anchor - Life's a Beach!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 am 62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Nelson Italian Festival 2026 — FREE!

 Sun, 01 Mar at 12:00 am Club Italia Nelson

Meet the Artists – Jupiter String Quartet - FREE

 Sun, 01 Feb at 12:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

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

Jazmine Mary (duo) Hot Sad Summer Tour - NELSON

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:30 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Multicultural Festival 2026

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

RAZZMATAZZ! 'the show'

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:30 am Hope Community Church Hall, Ranzau Road, Hope

Cooking Demo and Tastings with Sally Rees

 Wed, 19 Nov at 02:00 am 23 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Lee Mvtthews in Richmond

 Sat, 10 Jan at 03:00 pm Silvan Steps

Sunset 5 Elements Ecstatic Dance

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:30 am Kindred Studio

RAZZMATAZZ 'the show'

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:00 am Hope Community Church Hall, Ranzau Road, Hope

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

Sun, 25 Jan at 12:00 am Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield

From Gretchen to Gershwin: Michael Endres in Recital

 Sat, 07 Feb at 04:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Open Choice Glass Fusing Workshop

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:30 am unit 8/4 Fayette Lane NZD 165

West End to Broadway

 Wed, 03 Dec at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Nelson, New Zealand-The Boathouse with Celia Farran and Melissa Cox

 Thu, 29 Jan at 09:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Sound Journey - NELSON

 Mon, 08 Dec at 09:30 am Red Door Theatre

The Bubble Show

 Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Bach By Candlelight

 Mon, 02 Feb at 09:30 am Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson

Meet the Artists – Natalia Lomeiko & Jeremy Denk - FREE

 Mon, 02 Feb at 12:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Matilda - The Musical

 Wed, 04 Mar at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Fairies Wear Bleach: A Night Of Black Sabbath & Nirvana

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 am The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant

The Beths in Nelson City

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

Reverberations of Nature

 Tue, 03 Feb at 04:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Richmond Library - Kids Drama Workshop

 Wed, 14 Jan at 04:00 am 280 Queen Street, Richmond, Richmond, New Zealand 7020

Alive As Earth - Experiential Summer Gathering, Golden Bay

 Thu, 05 Feb at 01:00 am 237 McShane Rd, Wainui Bay, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Author Talk Peter Laurenson - change of date

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 am 280 Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

Jazz Jam Nights 2026

 Thu, 05 Feb at 09:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Fused Glass Heart workshop

 Tue, 04 Nov at 06:00 pm unit 8/4 Fayette Lane NZD 125

Kitchen time with Vandana (6 weeks)

 Wed, 11 Feb at 11:30 pm 5 McCrae St, Wakefield 7025, New Zealand