Entertainment events in Nelson

Check out happening entertainment events all around Nelson, NE

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

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

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

Rolling Hertz - 5 Year Anniversary

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

Multicultural Festival 2026

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

THE BETHS ★ AOTEAROA TOUR – THEATRE ROYAL

 Mon, 23 Mar at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

The Beths in Nelson City

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

The Underground Presents - A Simple Cure

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant

130th Anniversary Gala

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

AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER - FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - THEATRE ROYAL, NELSON, NZ

 Tue, 10 Feb at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Grand Opening Concert

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

Blues On The Point Festival 2026

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

Strange Behaviour: Christoph El Truento

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 am 70b Achilles Ave, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Motueka Kai Fest Foodies

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

Graeme James - Live at The Boathouse, Nelson

 Fri, 20 Mar at 10:30 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Tasman Asian Night Food Fair 2026

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

The Garden Party

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 am Fairfield House

2026 Kid's N Rigs Truck Show

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

Matilda - The Musical

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

Nelson Gypsy Fair

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

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

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

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

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 am Industry Bar and Nightclub

A Taste of Sound

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

Gala Dinner

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

Antipodes Quartet ll - FREE

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

Heritage & Horizons

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

Bach By Candlelight - SOLD OUT

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

Sounds of Aotearoa

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

Grand Finale

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

My Funny Valentine Comedy Burlesque Show R18

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

Starlet of Starlets 2026

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

A Very Gaga Cabaret

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

Twilight & Trickery

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

Tribute to Neil Diamond and The Bee Gees ft. Madsen Brothers

 Fri, 06 Feb at 09:30 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

2026 Seals to Eels on Scooter Wheels

 Fri, 27 Mar at 10:30 pm Tahunanui Beach

The Jazz Katz at Jazz on the Village Green

Sun, 25 Jan at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Rock The Steps Pre Party

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am 22 New Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Flamencodanza

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm Nelson Boathouse NZD 38

Nelson's Big Band

Sun, 08 Mar at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Summer Movies al Fresco - Princess Bride 1987 PG 98mins

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am Fairfield Park

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

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

Fairies Wear Bleach: A Night Of Black Sabbath & Nirvana

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

Mr Moondog Blues @ The Barn

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

Absolute Battler (Nelson) WIP Show

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Antipodes Quartet at Suter Art Gallery - FREE

 Wed, 04 Feb at 03:00 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Summer Movies al Fresco - The Sting 1973 PG 129mins

 Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am Fairfield Park

Summer Movies al Fresco - Paddington. 2014 PG 95mins

 Fri, 20 Feb at 10:30 am Victory Square, Nelson

90th Rai Valley A&P Show

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

Antipodes Quartet at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

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

OPTIMUS GRYME @ EAST ST, NELSON | 14.02.2026

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am East St.

NZTrio: Groove Café

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

From Gretchen to Gershwin: Michael Endres in Recital

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

Antipodes Quartet at Nelson Library - FREE

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

The After Garden Party

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar

Demolition derby

Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 am 123 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

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

Beethoven in the Afternoon

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

Life Behind the Lens with Doug Allan (Nelson)

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm The Suter Art Gallery NZD 20 to 30

Meet the Artists – Natalia Lomeiko & Jeremy Denk - FREE

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

Antipodes Quartet at Project 100 Gallery - FREE

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

Antipodes Quartet at Refinery ArtSpace - FREE

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:30 am Refinery ArtSpace

Heartbreaker: Jeremy Denk in Recital

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

Twos and Threes

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

Antipodes Quartet l - FREE

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

The Groomsmen

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am 1259 State Highway 60, Onekaka, New Zealand 7182

Summer Movies al Fresco - Some Like It Hot 1959 PG 121mins

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:30 am Isel House and Park

Family Special

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

Dixie Swing at Jazz on the Village Green

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Flightless Birds at Jazz on the Village Green

 Sun, 08 Feb at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Harvest Long Lunch

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

Fairydogs live @ The Dog's Bone

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

Nelson Latin Fiesta 2026

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

reConstitution

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

SIKA Sound Journey - NELSON

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:30 am Red Door Theatre

MOLDOVER - Godfather of Controllerism with DJ Tunesifter

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Take me out Rock Night

 Sat, 31 Jan at 11:00 am 77 High Street, Port Motueka, New Zealand

Relay For Life Nelson Tasman 2026

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

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

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

Tessa Q Jazz Set at Jazz on the Village Green

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

The Bats celebrating 'Corner Coming Up' | Nelson

 Fri, 20 Feb at 10:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Echoes and Ephemera: Martin’s Choice

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

Marchfest 2026

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

Reverberations of Nature

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

Memoria: Echoes & Transformations

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

Mazurkas & Memories: Natalia’s Choice

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

Unknown Territory - EP release party

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

Richter City Rebels

 Fri, 06 Feb at 11:00 am The Mussel Inn

Open Day at Willow Bank Heritage Village

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

Flamencodanza @ The Boathouse

 Wed, 04 Mar at 09:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Not Too Dry at Jazz on the Village Green

 Sun, 15 Mar at 03:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Life Behind The Lens - Nelson

 Fri, 06 Mar at 09:00 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

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

Signature Sundays

 Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 am 223 Hardy Street, 7010

Meech & Co. @ Eight Plates

 Sun, 25 Jan at 03:30 am Eight Plates

Zonnis (Canadian Duo) @The Boathouse Nelson

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Daisy Chain @ Ruby Bay Store

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

Tessa Q Jazz Set with Callum Allardice - Feb Jazz Jam Night

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

Jazz Jam Nights 2026

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

Beyond the Face Photo Exhibition - Morning Tea at Summerset in the Sun

 Tue, 27 Jan at 12:30 am 16 Sargeson St, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

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

 Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 am Armadillos Richmond