Entertainment events in Nelson

Check out happening entertainment events all around Nelson, NE

Bites & Beats - Richmond! Viral Food Festival

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 am 358 Lower Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Nelson

 Mon, 23 Feb at 10:00 am Trafalgar Centre

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

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

2026 Kid's N Rigs Truck Show

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:00 am Richmond A & P Grounds

Motueka Kai Fest Foodies

 Sat, 31 Jan at 12:00 am Decks Reserve Motueka

BEAT MOUNTAIN Pre Party Feat THE UPBEATS

 Sat, 03 Jan at 11:00 am East St.

Twisted Frequency 2026

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

Coalesce: A Co-Created Gathering

 Tue, 30 Dec at 04:00 am Canaan Downs Road, Takaka Hill, Tasman

NZTrio: Groove Café

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Nelson Gypsy Fair

 Fri, 06 Mar at 11:00 pm Richmond A & P Grounds

Sam Fowles & The Experience with Suena Oro - After Dark Album Release Tour

Sat, 03 Jan at 10:00 am 70 Achilles Ave, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Paul Ubana Jones

 Sat, 03 Jan at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

The Garden Party

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 am Fairfield House

A Taste of Sound

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Cecil Turbine & Tough Guy ::: Imaginarium Motueka ::: Saturday 3rd Jan 2026

 Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 am The Imaginarium Motueka

Fairydogs live @ The Dog's Bone

 Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am 70b Achilles Ave, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Grand Opening Concert

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Coastal View Lifestyle Village Open Days - Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January

 Sun, 11 Jan at 12:00 am 50 Clarence Drive , Nelson, New Zealand

Paddy's Knob - Irish Band

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 am The Dog's Bone Nelson

Rinholio

 Fri, 02 Jan at 11:00 am Fanny's Pub 233 Hardy St Nelson

Newtown Rocksteady at The Boathouse, Nelson

 Fri, 02 Jan at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

[Motueka] Kohael Sound Journey

 Thu, 08 Jan at 09:20 am 1 Woodland Avenue, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Adventure Clue Trail - Murphy Street Reserve

 Thu, 22 Jan at 12:00 am Murphy St Reserve, Toi Toi, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Kirtan Experience Summer Tour with Mantra Band - Nelson

 Sun, 11 Jan at 08:45 am Founders Park 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Mr Moondog Blues @ The Barn

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Twilight & Trickery

 Fri, 06 Feb at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Graeme James - Live at Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

 Fri, 09 Jan at 10:30 am Alpine Lodge St.Arnaud

Nelson Summer at the Trots - Day 2

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 am 358 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, New Zealand 7020

The Wellington Sea Shanty Society Experience - Whakatū/Nelson

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Antipodes Quartet at Refinery ArtSpace - FREE

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:30 am Refinery ArtSpace

Heritage & Horizons

 Sun, 01 Feb at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Antipodes Quartet at Project 100 Gallery - FREE

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 am Project 100 Nelson

EMU World Tour

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

The Wellington Sea Shanty Society Experience - Onekakā

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

Dragkroka at The Boathouse!

 Tue, 13 Jan at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Unknown Territory - EP release party

 Fri, 20 Feb at 09:30 am Red Door Theatre

DJ Tunesifter - 3hr Live Dub Set

 Sat, 03 Jan at 11:00 am Red16

The Gecko Theatre - Film Screening

Thu, 22 Jan at 09:00 am GECKO THEATRE

A Very Gaga Cabaret

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am Red Door Theatre

Super Smash T20 - Stags and Hinds in Nelson

 Sat, 03 Jan at 02:40 am Saxton Oval

Rolling Hertz - 5 Year Anniversary

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

Twos and Threes

 Sat, 31 Jan at 04:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

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

Coastal View Lifestyle Village Open Days - Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January

 Sat, 10 Jan at 12:00 am 50 Clarence Drive , Nelson, New Zealand

From Gretchen to Gershwin: Michael Endres in Recital

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

Graeme James - Live at Riverside Community Hall, Motueka

 Thu, 08 Jan at 10:00 am Riverside Community NZ

Ocean Film Festival World Tour - Nelson Sat 7 Mar 6pm 26

 Sat, 07 Mar at 08:00 am Suter Art Gallery - Queens Gardens NE NZ, Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

2026 Seals to Eels on Scooter Wheels

 Fri, 27 Mar at 10:30 pm Tahunanui Beach

Mazurkas & Memories: Natalia’s Choice

 Thu, 05 Feb at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Sounds of Aotearoa

 Fri, 06 Feb at 04:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Fairies Wear Bleach: A Night Of Black Sabbath & Nirvana

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

Riwaka High Rollers at Fairfield House

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am Fairfield House

Cecil Turbine & Tough Guy ::: East Street Cafe Nelson ::: Friday 9th Jan 2026

 Fri, 09 Jan at 10:00 am East St.

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

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

My Funny Valentine Comedy Burlesque Show R18

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Red Door Theatre

reConstitution

 Wed, 04 Feb at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Bach By Candlelight

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

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

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

Daisy Chain @ Ruby Bay Store

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:30 am 174 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay, Mapua 7005, New Zealand

Grand Finale

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

Heartbreaker: Jeremy Denk in Recital

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Meet the Artists – Natalia Lomeiko & Jeremy Denk - FREE

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

130th Anniversary Gala

 Mon, 02 Feb at 12:00 am Jubilee Park, Richmond

Blues On The Point Festival 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Memoria: Echoes & Transformations

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Family Special

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Nelson Latin Fiesta 2026

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Antipodes Quartet ll - FREE

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:15 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Multicultural Festival 2026

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

Nelson Summer at the Trots - Day 1

 Fri, 09 Jan at 04:30 am 358 Lower Queen Street, Richmond, New Zealand 7020

Starlet of Starlets 2026

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am Red Door Theatre

Jazz Embassy live at Fairfield House

 Sun, 11 Jan at 06:30 am Fairfield House

Beethoven in the Afternoon

 Thu, 05 Feb at 04:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

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

Teen Quiz Afternoon

 Wed, 14 Jan at 03:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Antipodes Quartet at Nelson Library - FREE

 Fri, 30 Jan at 03:00 am Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū

Marchfest 2026

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

90th Rai Valley A&P Show

 Fri, 06 Mar at 11:00 pm 52 Opouri Road, Rai Valley, New Zealand

Matilda - The Musical

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

Clube do Choro Christchurch - with special guests

 Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 am Fairfield House

Reverberations of Nature

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

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

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

Antipodes Quartet l - FREE

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:15 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Third Eye Hi-Fi Presents Kick-Ons Vol.3 - Twisted Frequency After Party

 Mon, 05 Jan at 04:00 am DeVille

Harvest Long Lunch

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

Gala Dinner

 Thu, 29 Jan at 08:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Relay For Life Nelson Tasman 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 am A & P Show Grounds

The Beths in Nelson City

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

Richmond Library - Kids Drama Workshop

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

Antipodes Quartet at Suter Art Gallery - FREE

 Wed, 04 Feb at 01:00 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Ocean Film Festival World Tour - Nelson Sat 7 Mar 2pm 26 MATINEE

 Sat, 07 Mar at 04:00 am Suter Art Gallery - Queens Gardens NE NZ, Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Live Music Series: Joe Gavin

 Sun, 22 Feb at 04:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Antipodes Quartet at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary - FREE

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:30 am The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

Paul Ego 'STICK' Solo Comedy Show - NELSON

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

The Jacq n' Dean at Armadillos, take 2! Sunday 25th January, 2026 - 3-5pm.

 Sun, 25 Jan at 05:00 am Armadillos Richmond

The Jacq n' Dean at Armadillos, take 3! Sunday 15th February, 2026 - 3-5pm.

 Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 am Armadillos Richmond

Tasman Asian Night Food Fair 2026

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 am Washbourn Gardens Oxford St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

Come As You Aren't - Nirvana Tribute @ The Boathouse

 Fri, 09 Jan at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Echoes and Ephemera: Martin’s Choice

 Mon, 02 Feb at 04:00 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Jazz Jam Nights 2026

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