Festivals in Nelson

Check out happening festivals events all around Nelson, NE

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

Random Directions Film Festival | Nelson

Sat, 13 Sep at 08:00 am State Cinemas Nelson

Sprig + Fern 10k Māpua

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

MINUIT : The Reunion Shows | WHAKATŪ (Nelson)

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

Beacon Hill Vintage Christmas Market 2025

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

Tāhunanui Beach Clean-Up 2025

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 am Tahunanui Beach

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

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

TOS Latin Dance Festival 2025 (Nelson/Tasman)

 Fri, 19 Sep at 09:00 am Nelson/Stoke/Rishmond

Steiner School Spring Fair 2025

 Sun, 14 Sep at 12:00 am Motueka Steiner School

Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SOLD OUT!)

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

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

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

NZ Cider Festival 2025

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

Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Mussell Inn - Onekaka, NZ (FINAL TICKETS!)

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am The Mussel Inn

Albi and the Wolves The Fun Raiser Tour

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

Progression III

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am DeVille

Dance To The Rhythm

Sat, 13 Sep at 03:30 am The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū

Nelson Repair Cafe

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 am 166 tahunanui drive, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Mammoth Enduro 2025

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

Ngatimoti Festival

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 am Ngatimoti School

Gerard Hindmarsh at Māpua Literary Festival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 am Māpua Community Library

Festival of Adult Learning - Motanka Doll Making

 Sun, 14 Sep at 03:30 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

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

Tami Neilson - Neon Cowgirl Tour - Nelson

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

NBS Live Lounge: Teatree

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

ELEVATION OF HIP HOP

Sat, 20 Sep at 08:00 am DeVille

Pretty Crafty Christmas Market

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

St Peter Chanel Spring Fiesta and Market

Fri, 12 Sep at 11:00 pm 423 High Street, Port Motueka, New Zealand 7120

Festival of Adult Learning - Traditions in Inks: Henna with Shakeela

 Fri, 12 Sep at 05:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

NELSON MOTORHOME CARAVAN & OUTDOOR SHOW

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

DJ TRIPPA UV PARTY MOTUEKA. 😀

 Sat, 27 Sep at 11:00 am Hotel Motueka

Best in Brews - Springtime Beer Fest

Sat, 04 Oct at 04:00 am 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

2026 Kid's N Rigs Truck Show

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

Swing into Spring: Music to boogie to

 Fri, 03 Oct at 10:00 am The Boathouse

Christmas in the Park / Afterglow

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 am Washbourne Gardens

Euphoria V

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

Nairobi Trio in Concert

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

Roasted Duck Lesson @ Richmond Chinese Church

 Sat, 20 Sep at 03:00 am 59 Croucher Street, Richmond, Richmond, New Zealand 7020

Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025

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

Diwali Tales and Traditions

 Sun, 14 Sep at 03:00 am Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, stoke

Spring Camp 25

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

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

REVEL REVEL MOHUA DANCE FEST

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 am 870 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara, Takaka 7183, New Zealand

Good Vibes 2025

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

11 Mixed Festival

 Sun, 21 Sep at 11:00 pm Saxton Fields Sports Grounds

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

The Extravaganza Fair - Nelson

Fri, 26 Sep at 11:00 pm Richmond Park Raceway

Festival of Adult Learning - Diwali Delight

 Thu, 11 Sep at 03:30 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Festival of Adult Learning - Samoan Dancing Workshop

 Wed, 10 Sep at 03:30 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010