Festivals in Nelson

Check out happening festivals events all around Nelson, NE

MINUIT : The Reunion Shows | WHAKATŪ (Nelson)

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Nelson

 Mon, 23 Feb at 10:00 am Trafalgar Centre

Gintastic - Nelson 2025

 Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Oasis Festival 2025

Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 am Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Euphoria V

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am Two Thumb, New Street, Nelson

Nelson Repair Cafe

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 am 166 tahunanui drive, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Ngatimoti Festival

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 am Ngatimoti School

Swing into Spring: Music to boogie to

 Fri, 03 Oct at 10:00 am The Boathouse

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

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

NELSON, NZ - Coal Miner’s Daughter - 7.30pm!

 Thu, 16 Oct at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Sprig + Fern 10k Māpua

 Sat, 18 Oct at 03:15 am Māpua Recreation Reserve

Beacon Hill Vintage Christmas Market 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 am 205 Paton Road, Nelson, New Zealand 7081

Twisted Frequency 2026

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

All Girl Big Band Boathouse Bash

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Mammoth Enduro 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 10:00 pm Maitai Recreation Hub

Tami Neilson - Neon Cowgirl Tour - Nelson

 Sun, 12 Oct at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Spring Camp 25

 Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 am Bridge Valley Adventure Centre

Nairobi Trio in Concert

 Fri, 17 Oct at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Pretty Crafty Christmas Market

 Sun, 09 Nov at 12:00 am Richmond Town Hall

Cooper Savage Opening Night

 Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 am The Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand

Albi and the Wolves The Fun Raiser Tour

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

NELSON MOTORHOME CARAVAN & OUTDOOR SHOW

 Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 am Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

NZ Cider Festival 2025

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 am Founders Heritage Park

Pop-up Multicultural Market

 Sat, 18 Oct at 05:30 am 1903 Square, Top of Trafalgar Street, Nelson

Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025

 Fri, 21 Nov at 11:00 pm The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show

Edridge Contracting Teetotal Traverse 2025

 Sat, 11 Oct at 11:00 pm Alpine Lodge

Who What Where Now

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

R.D Film Challenge ~ NELSON Draw & Screening!

 Sat, 04 Oct at 05:00 am 183 Bridge Street, Nelson

Christmas in the Park / Afterglow

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 am Washbourne Gardens

By A Thread

Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

2026 Kid's N Rigs Truck Show

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

Bites & Beats - Richmond! Viral Food Festival

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

NBS Live Lounge: Teatree

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Tom Lark

 Thu, 30 Oct at 10:00 am DeVille

Nelson Gypsy Fair

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

An all years Waimea School Reunion

Fri, 24 Oct at 09:00 am Richmond, NZ

Brightwater School Garden Party Gala & Garden Trail 🥳

Fri, 17 Oct at 11:00 pm 106 Ellis Street, Brightwater, New Zealand

Takadimi

 Wed, 29 Oct at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Rolling Hertz - 5 Year Anniversary

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

Not your grandma's Bingo Night!

 Tue, 21 Oct at 08:00 am Two Thumbs Brewery, Nelson, NZ

Tune Up

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:30 am Kirby Lane

Good Vibes 2025

 Thu, 16 Oct at 10:00 pm Skydive Abel Tasman

Tami Neilson in Nelson

 Sun, 12 Oct at 07:00 pm Theatre Royal Nelson

Riwaka Market Day

Thu, 01 Jan at 11:00 pm School Rd, Riwaka 7198, New Zealand, Riwaka, New Zealand 7198

Old Thumpers 2026 Vintage Motocross

 Sun, 15 Feb at 09:30 am 1234 Takaka-Collingwood Hwy, Onekaka, Takaka 7182, New Zealand

The Spectacle 2025

 Thu, 04 Dec at 05:00 pm Trafalgar Sq, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Motueka A&P Show 2025 🌻

 Fri, 05 Dec at 11:00 pm Marchwood Park

Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026

 Sun, 15 Mar at 04:00 am Trafalgar Centre