Music events in Nelson

Check out happening music events all around Nelson, NE

Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Nelson

 Wed, 27 May at 08:30 am Trafalgar Centre

THE MIDWINTER SHOWDOWN

Sat, 04 Jul at 07:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Marlon Williams

 Wed, 27 May at 06:30 pm Trafalgar Centre

ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Theatre Royal Nelson

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Motueka

 Fri, 22 May at 09:30 am Motueka Memorial Hall

Strange Behaviour presents Frank Booker

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am DeVille

Sola Rosa - In The Mids Tour - Nelson

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am DeVille

In Other Words

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

TOTALLY CHONKERS | 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION | 23/05/2026

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am East St.

Wellington Sea Shanty Society EP release tour (Whakatū/Nelson)

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 am The Dog's Bone, 70 Achilles Avenue, Nelson, NZ

NELSON, NZ - Theatre Royal Nelson

 Wed, 26 Aug at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Toiere - presented by NZ Opera

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Lost In The Jungle 🌴🌴

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am East St.

Abba and Fleetwood Mac Tribute presented by Craig Allot Saturday Show

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

An Evening with the Modern Maori Quartet

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

Impala VIP Launch Party

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm 1/106 Hardy Street NZD 120

Sprig and Fern on Hardy - New Owners Tavern Warming Weekend

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 am Sprig and Fern on Hardy street

The Great Night Out

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Motueka High School Hall

Boogie Down The Muss Vol. IV

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 am The Mussel Inn

Alexandr Misko in Nelson NZ at Nelson Centre for Musical Arts

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:30 am Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

The Veils (Solo) | Fragile World Tour | Nelson

 Wed, 08 Jul at 09:30 am Devilles Nelson

✨Gala 2026 Women's Support Motueka ✨

 Sat, 12 Sep at 08:00 am 8 Pah St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Boathouse, Nelson

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

⚽️🍻 Mussel Inn Masters 2026 🍻⚽️

 Fri, 23 Oct at 11:00 pm Park Avenue , Takaka, New Zealand 7010

Judy's Encore - Nelson

Sat, 22 Aug at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Music Icons - Let's Dance!

 Fri, 24 Jul at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Luscious Winter Ball

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:30 am DeVille

CELTIC CÈILIDH

Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Broadgreen Intermediate School

Alexandr Misko - The International Guitar Sensation LIVE

 Thu, 04 Jun at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

SUNDAY SESSION - The Rubber Biscuit Band

 Sun, 31 May at 05:00 am 223 Hardy Street, 7010

Make It at the Cathedral - FREE EVENT

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Nelson Cathedral

You, Me, Everybody - Midnight Album Tour - Live at the Boathouse

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Sunday Sesh - The Official Afterparty!

 Sun, 31 May at 10:00 am Red16

Nelson Jazz Club Big Band – Sinatra & Friends

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

New Zealand Army Band: Brass in Concert

 Tue, 26 May at 09:30 am Theatre Royal Nelson

Jazz Embassy live at Chanel Arts Centre

 Sun, 21 Jun at 05:30 am 31 High St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Back of Beyond Trio at Nelson Jazz Club

 Fri, 29 May at 09:00 am The Honest Lawyer

Fleetwood Macs

 Thu, 03 Sep at 09:30 am 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Fundraising Ceilidh Dance Party

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:15 am 2 Totara Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Layna and The Leftovers at The Boathouse

Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Jazz Embassy at Chanel Arts Centre

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am 31 High St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand

Warm Up Your Winter with Kath Bee & FreshFM

 Wed, 08 Jul at 12:30 am Founders Park

NBS Live Lounge: We Three

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Lunchtime Concert: Arie d'amore italiane

 Thu, 04 Jun at 02:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Lip Sync Battle Nelson 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 09:00 am Nelson Musical Theatre

NZ Music Month: Bel Canto All‑Girls & Nelson Colleges Combined Choirs

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Little Shop of Horrors

 Wed, 24 Jun at 09:00 am Theatre Royal Nelson

NZ Music Month: Bryce Wastney

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 am 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

1970s Disco Party

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

Lunchtime Concert: Richard Mapp

 Thu, 11 Jun at 02:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

NBS Live Lounge: Tessa Q Jazz Set

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

NBS Live Lounge: Daisy Chain

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

NBS Live Lounge: Midnight Swim

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu - The Mockingbirds Ukulele Concert

Thu, 28 May at 01:00 am 32 Wallace St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand