Entertainment events in Nelson

Check out happening entertainment events all around Nelson, NE

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Nelson

 Mon, 23 Feb at 10:00 am Trafalgar Centre

Bites & Beats - Richmond! Viral Food Festival

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

2026 Kid's N Rigs Truck Show

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

A Cappella Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

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

BEAT MOUNTAIN Pre Party Feat THE UPBEATS

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

Ngā Oro Rōria EP Release Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Coalesce: A Co-Created Gathering

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

Twisted Frequency 2026

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

Darren Watson sings John Hiatt - Nelson

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:15 am The Honest Lawyer

Ramshackle with Chain Reaction as support

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:30 am The Mussel Inn

Dysfunctional Disco presents Pino & LN

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am DeVille

Newtown Rocksteady

 Sat, 03 Jan at 11:00 am The Mussel Inn

Jukejoint's Hootenanny at The Boathouse

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

Latin Dance Saturday @Golden Bay (Workshops & fiesta)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:15 am Pohara Hall - Golden Bay

Sound Journey - TAKAKA

 Sun, 21 Dec at 09:30 am Pohara Hall - Golden Bay

A Gentle Evening with Downriver

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:30 am Fairfield House

Cinderella

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

EMU World Tour

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

RNLC Woman's EOY christmas

Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm Grape Escape Cafe

Rennie Pearson: Motueka (with Kushla Kozeluh)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:30 am Chanel Arts Centre

Unknown Territory - EP release party

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:30 am Red Door Theatre

The Garden Party

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 am Fairfield House

Summer Solstice Silent Disco

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:30 am Botanical Hill, Nelson

Motueka Kai Fest Foodies

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

Super Smash T20 - Stags and Hinds in Nelson

 Sat, 03 Jan at 02:40 am Saxton Oval

A Very Gaga Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Red Door Theatre

Grand Opening Concert

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

The Best 80s Christmas Party Ever

Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

Nelson Salsa Nights

 Fri, 12 Dec at 11:30 am Lone Star Nelson (Nelson)

No Scrubs: 90s + Early 00s Party - Nelson

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am Industry Bar and Nightclub

DJ TRIPPA'S LAST GIG WITH GIVEAWAYS. TURF HOTEL STOKE

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am The Turf Hotel

Twilight & Trickery

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

Christmas Delusions w/ DJ Lydz (dream.club) & Disco Drongos/Lambi Kitty

 Wed, 24 Dec at 09:00 am Roots Bar Takaka

The Wellington Sea Shanty Society Experience - Whakatū/Nelson

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

Christmas with Viami Mice

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

Antipodes Quartet ll - FREE

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

Antipodes Quartet at Refinery ArtSpace - FREE

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:30 am Refinery ArtSpace

Sun City Soul in the Courtyard

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:30 am Fairfield House

The Best 80s Christmas Party Ever SOLD OUT!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 am 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081

FAMILY JEWELS RECORDS XMAS PARTY 2025

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:30 am DeVille

Hurricane Melissa Benefit - The Freehouse - Nelson

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 am The Freehouse

Antipodes Quartet at Project 100 Gallery - FREE

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

Strange Behaviour's Wine Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 am The Dog's Bone Nelson

Heritage & Horizons

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

Unsung Heros

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

CHRISTMAS CAROLS SING-A-LONG (after the Starlight Parade)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 am Motueka District Museum

Rolling Hertz - 5 Year Anniversary

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

Lunchtime Concert: Helen Webby & Tony Ferner

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Jazz Embassy live at Fairfield House

 Sun, 11 Jan at 06:30 am Fairfield House

2026 Seals to Eels on Scooter Wheels

 Fri, 27 Mar at 10:30 pm Tahunanui Beach

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

Rennie and Kushla: live at the Mussel Inn!

 Wed, 17 Dec at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

Matilda - The Musical

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

Paul Ubana Jones

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

New Year's Eve 2025!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 am The Mussel Inn

Combined Churches CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE @ Motueka's STARLIGHT PARADE 2025

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:15 am Motueka Memorial Hall

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

A Taste of Sound

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

Fantasy Orchestra @musselinngoldenbay

 Mon, 29 Dec at 08:00 am The Mussel Inn

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

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

Rennie Pearson: Nelson (with Kushla Kozeluh) Fairfield House Outdoor show!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 am Fairfield House

Echoes Of Summer

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 am Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Fairies Wear Bleach: A Night Of Black Sabbath & Nirvana

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

Antipodes Quartet l - FREE

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

My Funny Valentine Comedy Burlesque Show R18

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

Christmas Dance Party with Rubber Biscuit

 Thu, 18 Dec at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

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

Gala Dinner

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

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

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

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

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

Grand Finale

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

Family Special

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

Heartbreaker: Jeremy Denk in Recital

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

Multicultural Festival 2026

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

Rich and The Poor Boys New Year's Eve Party at The Wakefield Hotel

 Tue, 30 Dec at 10:30 pm The Wakefield Hotel

Starlet of Starlets 2026

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

Nelson Gypsy Fair

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

Live Music Series Christmas Special: Off Your Rockers

 Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Blues On The Point Festival 2026

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

90th Rai Valley A&P Show

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

Antipodes Quartet at Nelson Library - FREE

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

Live Music Series: Joe Gavin

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

Twos and Threes

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

Antipodes Quartet at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary - FREE

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

NZTrio: Groove Café

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

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

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

reConstitution

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

Om Unit in Upper Takaka

 Tue, 30 Dec at 05:00 pm Cobb Valley Camping Area

The Beths in Nelson City

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

Antipodes Quartet at Suter Art Gallery - FREE

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

Richmond Library - Kids Drama Workshop

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

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

 Sun, 25 Jan at 05:00 am Armadillos Richmond

Ras Judah & Culture Embassy live at Fairfield House (Nelson)

 Sun, 28 Dec at 09:00 am Fairfield House