Music events in Nelson

Check out happening music 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

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Nelson

 Mon, 23 Feb at 10:00 am Trafalgar Centre

Marchfest 2026

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

THE BETHS ★ AOTEAROA TOUR – THEATRE ROYAL

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

The Underground Presents - A Simple Cure

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

The Beths in Nelson City

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

Blues On The Point Festival 2026

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

Solo Banton @ The Boathouse - Nelson

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Graeme James - Live at The Boathouse, Nelson

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

Nelson Gypsy Fair

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

DirdyGerdi, Deville, Nelson

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am DeVille

The Music Of Coldplay

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Midnight Swim at Fairfield House

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 am Fairfield House

Ladi6 | Summer Tour (Nelson)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm Neudorf Vineyards

St Patrick's Day! Gypsy Pickers @PA, Nelson

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:30 am The Prince Albert Backpackers and Bar

A Very Gaga Cabaret

 Fri, 27 Mar at 09:00 am Red Door Theatre

Motion Sickness

 Wed, 11 Mar at 11:00 am Red Door Theatre

Ladi6 | Summer Tour (Nelson) EARLY SESSION

 Sat, 21 Feb at 01:00 pm Neudorf Vineyards

IMPROV - Live Electronica Vol1 w/ M-Phonik + RKD

Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 am 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Tessa Q Jazz Set at Jazz on the Village Green

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

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

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

Nelson's Big Band at Jazz on the Village Green

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

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

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

Not Too Dry at Jazz on the Village Green

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

Fairies Wear Bleach: A Night Of Black Sabbath & Nirvana

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

NZTrio: Groove Café

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

90th Rai Valley A&P Show

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

Rock The Steps '26

 Sat, 21 Mar at 05:00 am Silvan Forest MTB Park

Riverside Music Festival 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:30 am Riverside Community, New Zealand

Guitar Wolf - More Jet!

 Sun, 01 Mar at 10:00 am The Mussel Inn

Michael Houstoun - The Masterpiece Concert

 Fri, 01 May at 09:30 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Quadrant at Jazz on the Village Green

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

Masquerade Carnaval with Brazilian Social Club band plus guests

 Sun, 22 Mar at 06:30 am Fairfield House

Forbidden Love – the Tale of Oshichi

 Thu, 12 Mar at 08:00 am Refinery ArtSpace

After The Worst Has Happened ; A Celebration of Hope

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 am 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Harvest Long Lunch

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

Flamencodanza

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

Pub Tales

 Mon, 09 Mar at 09:30 am Yaza Cafe

Signature Sundays

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 am 223 Hardy Street, 7010

Sun City Soul @ the Boathouse

 Fri, 06 Mar at 10:00 am The Boathouse, Nelson

The Bats celebrating 'Corner Coming Up' | Nelson

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

Songs & Chats

 Wed, 11 Mar at 08:00 am WAA! Club, 183 Bridge St, Nelson

Dan Walsh at The Boathouse, Nelson

 Fri, 20 Feb at 09:30 am The Boathouse, Nelson

Flamencodanza @ The Boathouse

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

Finding Love, After All @ Nelson Fringe

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 am WAA! Club, 183 Bridge St, Nelson

Memoria: Echoes & Transformations (Nelson)

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

Kotahitanga: IRMTNZ Conference

 Tue, 07 Apr at 11:00 pm 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Sunday Morning Dance

 Sun, 15 Mar at 12:30 am Hampden St School Hall, Ngatiawa St, Nelson City, New Zealand 7010

Unknown Territory - EP release party

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

Nelson/ Tasman Record & CD Fair

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 am 20 West Ave, Richmond 7020, New Zealand

The Miracle Tone | A Handpan Concert with Taylor Sol | Golden Bay

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:00 am Kotinga Hall, Long Plain Road, Tākaka 7183, New Zealand

Born in the Mediterranean

 Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 am Red Door Theatre

Kotahitanga: Creativity in Collaboration

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

Fiona & The Glow with Hannah in The Wars - The Dogs Bone, Whakatu

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:30 am 70b Achilles Ave, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Petit ChouX

 Thu, 05 Mar at 09:30 am WAA! Club, 183 Bridge St, Nelson

Morning Bodylight® (Pilates, Yoga, Qigong)

 Wed, 18 Feb at 09:00 pm Koru Studio

Jukejoint at The Wakefield Hotel

 Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 am The Wakefield Hotel

Line dancing beginners class

Tue, 17 Feb at 12:00 am The Granary

ASH, POEM & SONG

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:30 am WAA! Club, 183 Bridge St, Nelson

Cacao Ceremony & Musical Journey

Fri, 03 Apr at 09:00 am 1 Kinzett Ter, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Jazz Jam Nights 2026

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

Kirtan in Nelson | Devotional Chants

 Fri, 27 Feb at 09:00 am Kindred Studio

The Groomsmen

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

3POETS – one dream and some words

 Thu, 12 Mar at 08:00 am WAA! Club, 183 Bridge St, Nelson

Zonnis (Canadian Duo) @The Boathouse Nelson

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

Live Music Series: Joe Gavin

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

Sit & Be Fit

 Tue, 17 Feb at 01:00 am 2 Totara Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010

Last Bucket!

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 am Nelson Tasman