What's on in Nelson

Nelson Farmers

Wednesday 13th September 2023-Wednesday 4th September 2024
Nelsons Fresh Wednesday Farmers Market - Local producers and growers come to town bringing you ...

Isel Twilight Market

Thursday 28th September 2023-Thursday 4th April 2024
Bring the whole family along and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Isel park: delicious ...

Kea Youth Group (Ages 11-15)

Thursday 28th September 2023-Saturday 28th September 2024
Kea Drop in is for ages 11-15 to join us in a safe environment for ...

Purpose Day

Tuesday 3rd October 2023-Monday 25th November 2024
Come along to Q Youth Inc. with a purpose! We have activities, crafts, and a ...

Monty's Sunday Market

Sunday 8th October 2023-Sunday 28th April 2024
Monty's Sunday Market for all things recycled, repurposed and pre-loved.

Richmond Park Market

Sunday 5th November 2023-Sunday 29th December 2024
Colorful market featuring food & coffee, local & imported crafts, flea marketeers, health & wellbeing ...

The Great Taste Cycling Craft Beer Tour

Friday 1st December 2023-Sunday 31st March 2024
20-30km off road cycling Trail bike and beer tasting at McCashin's Tap Room or The ...

Nellie Knitters

Monday 4th December 2023-Monday 16th December 2024
The Nellie Knitters meet weekly to knit and chat. Garments knitted go to a wide ...

Animal Antics: The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Friday 15th December 2023-Sunday 26th May 2024
Get ready for a roaring good time at Animal Antics, our hilarious exhibition curated from ...

Te Hītori Aotūroa: Learning from Nature

Friday 15th December 2023-Sunday 12th May 2024
This thought-provoking exhibition delves into the world of birds, bones and bugs, showcasing natural history ...

The Nelson Market

Saturday 6th January-Saturday 28th December 2024
The famous Nelson Market is the region's most popular and well-loved weekend event with up ...

Device Advice

Thursday 25th January-Thursday 19th December 2024
Our librarians will be at the Age Concern office every Thursday morning to help answer ...

Reading to Odie - the therapy dog

Thursday 1st February-Wednesday 10th April 2024
Odie the Therapy Dog at Stoke Library

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu - Book Lovers’ Club

Monday 5th February-Monday 2nd December 2024
Connect with other adult book lovers to discover new favourite authors.

Te Reo Maori Beginners Course

Monday 5th February-Monday 8th April 2024
Take steps toward learning and understanding te reo Māori language and culture in an encouraging ...

Upcycle Wednesdays - How to refresh your clothes with fabric dyeing

Wednesday 7th February-Wednesday 10th April 2024
Learn how to refresh your clothes with fabric dyeing techniques. Taught by experienced fabric artist, ...

Kōrero te reo Māori

Saturday 10th February-Saturday 28th December 2024
A fun and friendly way to practice te reo Māori with other learners over a ...

Dixie Swing at Honest Lawyer

Sunday 11th February-Sunday 15th December 2024
Dixie Swing are playing Honest Lawyer most Sundays, weather dependent. Jazz, Live Music, Band

Taoist Tai Chi

Monday 12th February-Monday 27th May 2024
Introductory sessions Moving - Meditation - Harmony - Wisdom - Balance - Health

Beginners Tango Classes in Nelson

Monday 12th February-Monday 8th April 2024
Beginners Tango Classes in Nelson, 7 week course starting February 2024.

Careers & Coffee - Monthly drop in sessions

Monday 12th February-Monday 9th December 2024
Whether you are looking for work, considering a change, or wondering about what might be ...

Take A Chance Singers Choir

Tuesday 13th February-Tuesday 9th April 2024
Come sing with us. Learn technique, sing harmony, and become part of a choir. No ...

Beginners Tango Classes in Richmond

Tuesday 13th February-Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Beginners Tango Classes in Richmond, 7 week course starting February 2024.

Grow Your Own Food - Organic Gardening & Design

Tuesday 13th February-Tuesday 9th April 2024
Join Ami Kennedy for a six week introduction to organic FOOD gardening and design.

Small Times

Wednesday 14th February-Wednesday 10th April 2024
Rhymes, songs, stories and bubbles for 0-2 year olds, run by friendly librarians! Come join ...

Small Times at Stoke

Friday 16th February-Friday 12th April 2024
Songs, rhymes and stories to help with language and social development for 0-2 year olds.

Beginners Tai Chi - Term One

Wednesday 21st February-Wednesday 10th April 2024
Discover the hidden depths of tai chi in this 8 week course - flexibility, relaxation, ...

Tai Chi Course

Thursday 22nd February-Thursday 11th April 2024
Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that can help with leg strength, balance, ...

Speaking Spanish One Course

Thursday 22nd February-Thursday 11th April 2024
An introductory conversational Spanish course. Learn some basic phrases for travel or for striking up ...

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu - Stitch Bloom 2024

Monday 26th February-Monday 18th November 2024
Participate in the Fleur Woods Stitch Bloom Project! Help stitch together a large-scale artwork of ...

Sun City Rockers beginners lessons

Tuesday 27th February-Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Sun City Rock and Roll Club are offering beginners lessons for 6 weeks starting Tuesday ...

Nelson Wāhine Connect

Wednesday 28th February-Wednesday 24th April 2024
Sharing | Connection | CommunityExperience the joy and magic that happens when wāhine come together ...

Neighbours Aotearoa 2024

Friday 1st-Sunday 31st March 2024
The month-long celebration Neighbours Aotearoa returns for 2024 and encourages people to organise activities or ...

Art at Nelson Golf Club

Monday 4th-Sunday 31st March 2024
Virginia Watson Guest Artist

Drawing for all Levels Course

Tuesday 5th March-Tuesday 9th April 2024
For beginners to experienced. You will explore various drawing approaches with a range of media ...

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu – Crochet Group

Tuesday 5th March-Tuesday 17th December 2024
Come and join our weekly crochet group tutored by Kaye Winter and make new friends ...

Nelson Jazz Club Night + Jam Session

Thursday 7th March-Thursday 5th December 2024
Nelson Jazz Club Night - Guest Bands and Jam Sessions - Live Music

Monday Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Monday 11th March-Monday 13th May 2024
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class - increase your flexibility and strength while reducing your stress

Broga - 6 week men's yoga intro course

Wednesday 13th March-Wednesday 17th April 2024
A six-week intro course for men to learn the basics of vinyasa flow yoga to ...

Frocked!

Thursday 14th March-Saturday 13th April 2024
This exhibition is a testament to the ever-changing landscape of drag aesthetics, and the unapologetic ...

Sensory-Motor Play Sessions for 4 to 6 year Olds

Saturday 16th March-Saturday 13th April 2024
Practical play sessions based on traditional games purposefully chosen to support and develop sensory-motor development

The Pretty Crafty Market

Sunday 17th March-Sunday 10th November 2024
This wonderful market runs on Selected Sundays held at the Richmond Town Hall. Entry by ...

Theatre Royal Tour

Tuesday 19th March-Friday 5th April 2024
Take a peek behind the curtain at Theatre Royal Nelson.

Xero Basics Course

Tuesday 19th March-Tuesday 9th April 2024
This short course will introduce you to Xero, an online accounting package. Basic computer knowledge ...

Pop-up Psychodrama Evening

Wednesday 20th March-Wednesday 20th November 2024
Come along and experience this lively method to Increase spontaneity and creativity. Find new ways ...

Richmond Library - Family History Fridays

Friday 22nd March-Friday 29th November 2024
Drop into the Richmond Library Research Room to explore our Local and Family resources. Specialist ...

NSAS Autumn Exhibition

Wednesday 27th March-Sunday 14th April 2024
A substantial annual exhibition and sale of fine art created by local working artists belonging ...

Nelson Vintage Car Club - South Island Easter Rally & Nelson 60th Anniversary

Friday 29th March-Friday 5th April 2024
Vintage cars from around NZ will be in Nelson Tasman for a Rally & Public ...

TUKU 24 - Barden Party presents Romeo & Juliet

Friday 29th-Sunday 31st March 2024
Award-winning theatre company, The Barden Party, is bringing their usual fun-loving spin to Romeo & ...

The Downbeat Originals

Friday 29th March 2024
Live music - INDIE FOLK VIBES WITH A TOUCH OF BLUES

Genre Fluid

Saturday 30th March 2024
Dynamic Kiwi duo, Genre Fluid, fuse music and theatre into high-energy funk-rock anthems

Pranic Healing Course

Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st March 2024
The Pranic Healing course is an exciting two day workshop, filled with in-depth information on ...

Crab Jam™ BMX Dirt Jam

Saturday 30th March 2024
Free BMX dirt jump exhibition ride — watch some of NZ's best riders shred the ...

Blackenbrook Tasting Days

Saturday 30th March-Monday 1st April 2024
Blackenbrook Tasting Days this Easter. We'll pour our latest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir alongside the ...

Nelson Giants vs Franklin Bulls

Sunday 31st March 2024
Come cheer on the Nelson Giants at their first home game of the season taking ...

Jason McIver

Sunday 31st March 2024
Live music - ORIGINALS AND CLASSICS, 90s ALT ROCK

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

TUKU 24 - Introduction to Wood Bending

Tuesday 2nd-Friday 5th April 2024
This four day class will introduce you to the delights of steam bending, hot pipe ...

The Big Bike Film Night 2024 - Nelson

Wednesday 3rd-Friday 5th April 2024
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films ...

TUKU 24 - Belated Accolades Author Talk: The True Story Versus the Established Myths

Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Join author Rosalina McCarthy P.G.Dip Museum Studies for an author’s talk on her 2022 book, ...

Indian Cooking Class & Dinner

Wednesday 3rd April 2024
A hands-on, fun cooking session followed by a sit-down dinner, with Kalpana, The Original Spice ...

Quilts, Lace & Embroidery at Melrose House

Thursday 4th-Friday 5th April 2024
Quilts, Lace and Embroidery Exhibition at Melrose House.

Delaney Davidson - Out of my Head

Thursday 4th April 2024
Chamber Music New Zealand is delighted to present and accompany Delaney Davidson on tour to ...

TUKU 24 - Quilts, Embroidery and Lace at Melrose

Thursday 4th-Friday 5th April 2024
Koha. No bookings required.Watch `Victorian’ ladies working attheir crafts and enjoy an exhibition ofexceptional work.

Lunchtime Concert: The Nile Street Project

Thursday 4th April 2024
With their blending sounds of chiming and softly percussive instruments The Nile Street Project joins ...

TUKU 24 - Waka Tours Onboard Hinemoana

Thursday 4th April 2024
He moana ka whati, tau ana! Te Toki Voyaging Trust will be sailing the waka ...

TUKU 24 - Lunchtime Concert: The Nile Street Project

Thursday 4th April 2024
Lunchtime Concert: The Nile Street Project

Rich and The Poor Boys

Friday 5th April 2024
Rich and The Poor Boys return to The Boathouse for an evening of electric, rocking ...

Funk Fridays

Friday 5th April-Friday 27th September 2024
Funk & Soul with Dj King B

Acoustakatz

Friday 5th April 2024
Live music - ROCK N ROLL

TUKU 24 - Public Talk: Bird Photography in the Nelson Tasman Region

Friday 5th April 2024
Join award-winning Nelson nature photographer Rebecca Bowater as she shares her rich experiences of photographing ...

TUKU 24 - Sip Tea Taste Cultures

Saturday 6th-Sunday 28th April 2024
Sip Tea Taste Cultures

Marchfest Craft Beer & Music Festival

Saturday 6th April 2024
Marchfest is a unique craft beer and music festival celebrating it’s 16th year. Every year ...

Nelson Giants vs Wellington Saints

Saturday 6th April 2024
Come cheer on the Nelson Giants as they take on the Wellington Saints

RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE

Saturday 6th-Sunday 7th April 2024
RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE

Woodworking Basics

Saturday 6th-Tuesday 9th April 2024
This "taster" course is for the absolute beginner, offering a convenient and accessible opportunity to ...

Tuku 24 - Stitch and Chat with Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild

Saturday 6th April 2024
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at needlework? Join the Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild ...

Wallace Shield 5km Cross-Country Series Race 1

Saturday 6th April 2024
Fun free cross country event series 5km for Runners and 3.4km for Walkers. Shorter 1.7k ...

Mozzarella - The Natural Way

Saturday 6th April 2024
Learn how to make Mozzarella from 'Natural Cheesemaking' expert David Asher

TUKU 24 - Woodworking Basics

Saturday 6th-Tuesday 9th April 2024
Woodworking Basics is our popular taster course for the absolute beginner, offering the opportunity to ...

TUKU 24 - All Saints – Living in the Heart

Saturday 6th April 2024
Living memories. Stories told. Scones demolished. From the heart of All Saints we invite you ...

TUKU 24 - Flags, Dance and Music Festival

Saturday 6th April 2024
DJ Nightlife will be bringing together the community in an international flag, dance and music ...

Higgins Heritage Park - Steam Up & Open Day

Sunday 7th April 2024
Steam Up & Member Museum Sheds Open Day - come and enjoy a picnic on ...

Higgins Heritage Park - Steam Up & Open Day

Sunday 7th April 2024
Steam Up & Member Museum Sheds Open Day - come and enjoy a picnic on ...

The Big Bike Film Night 2024 - Motueka

Sunday 7th-Monday 8th April 2024
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films ...

Race 4: Rylock Windows & Doors 5km Challenge

Sunday 7th April 2024
Conclude the series with the ultimate 5km Swim Challenge, a test of endurance and determination, ...

The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Open Day - Big Green Day Out

Sunday 7th April 2024
Join us for our bi-annual BIG GREEN DAY OUT at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Sponsored ...

TUKU 24 - What Kipling can do for you

Sunday 7th April 2024
Poet and Kipling biographer Harry Ricketts on Kipling's many virtues as a writer who is ...

Gaza Fights For Freedom

Sunday 7th April 2024
Join us for a Palestinian supper and an historic documentary movie that tells the story ...

TUKU 24 - Paint Like the Masters

Sunday 7th April 2024
This fun, one-day painting workshop will have you walking out with a finished work of ...

TUKU 24 - Native Plant Identification – A Guided Walking Tour

Sunday 7th April 2024
Embark on a fascinating journey into the rich biodiversity of our local environment at the ...

TUKU 24 - Experience Indian Block Printing with Chai

Sunday 7th April 2024
Come and experience India’s popular craft of block printing, with no event complete without India’s ...

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu: 'Cultural Conversations' Podcast Exhibition

Monday 8th April-Saturday 4th May 2024
Come and view an Art Exhibition of portraits and listen to podcasts brought to us ...

TUK 24 - Make Your Slides Digital

Monday 8th-Monday 22nd April 2024
Turn your old slides and negatives into new memories.

TUKU 24 - Early Settlers Revisited

Monday 8th April 2024
Speaker: Peter Millward

Wellby Talking Café - Richmond Library

Tuesday 9th April 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Tuku 24 - Stitch and Chat with Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild

Tuesday 9th April 2024
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at needlework? Join the Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild ...

We Will Rock You

Wednesday 10th-Friday 19th April 2024
Nelson Youth Theatre presents the hilarious musical, based on Queen’s biggest hits.

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu: Make and Colour ANZAC Poppies

Wednesday 10th April 2024
Make a paper poppy to add to our poppy wall, and/or colour in a poppy ...

TUKU 24 - Faces of Nelson: Floor Talk in The Suter’s Exhibition Let’s Face It

Wednesday 10th April 2024
“Let’s Face It” curator talk will delve into Nelson Tasman region’s portraits and artist stories ...

18 Eden Avenue

Wednesday 10th-Saturday 20th April 2024
At the end of an avenue, behind an overgrown garden, stands a run-down historic house, ...

Women's New Moon Ceremony (April 2024)

Wednesday 10th April 2024
'Take time out of your schedule with the Women's Heart Sharing New Moon Circle & ...

TUKU 24 - Research Room in Elma Turner Library

Thursday 11th-Tuesday 16th April 2024
Research Room Tour

Lunchtime Concert: Parisian Nights

Thursday 11th April 2024
Pianist Andrew Ward performs a selection of works, including Nocturnes, Barcarolles, and Ravel’s final great ...

Wellby Talking Café - NMIT Café Ake Ake (Student Centre)

Thursday 11th April 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Dartz - Dangerous day to be a cold one

Thursday 11th April 2024
The Band From Wellington is back: DARTZ have released their second album Dangerous Day To ...

TUKU 24 - Introduction to Ancestry Workshop

Thursday 11th April 2024
Learn search tips for using ancestry.com

TUKU 24 - Lunchtime Concert: Parisian Nights

Thursday 11th April 2024
In his recital Parisian Nights, pianist Andrew Ward performs a selection of works by these ...

TUKU 24 - The Lost Art of Horology (and Clock Maintenance)

Thursday 11th April 2024
Join Broadgreen House’s timekeeper and horologist Steve King as he talks about time, early time ...

TUKU 24 - Paul Deacon Marine Artist Talk: Coasting Northern Europe and Beyond 1970s/80s

Thursday 11th April 2024
Paul Deacon, marine artist, will speakto a presentation.

TUKU 24 - George Miller: Stonemason Sculptor

Thursday 11th April 2024
Art historian Jane Vial reveals the story behind local stonemason and sculptor George Miller’s impact ...

Miss Classic Nelson as part of Hoods Up! Friday

Friday 12th April 2024
Miss Classic Nelson Pinup Pageant

Hoods Up! Friday

Friday 12th April 2024
The Nelson Classic Car Museum proudly present The ultimate petrolhead motor experience.

Nelson Giants vs Auckland Tuatara

Friday 12th April 2024
Come cheer on the Nelson Giants as they take on Auckland Tuatara

A Jazzy Affaire: A Sentimental Journey of jazz and song

Friday 12th April 2024
Māpua Community Choir joins with the Nelson Jazz Club Big Band for an evening of ...

Jackie Bristow and Barry Saunders

Friday 12th April 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music, few collaborations spark as much intrigue and promise ...

NBS Live Lounge 2024 Series

Friday 12th April-Friday 27th September 2024
NBS Live Lounge. Free music at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts during the winter months. ...

DERAILLEUR album release party

Saturday 13th April 2024
Derailleur are playing a rare live show to support their debut self titled album. Come ...

Testimony: Shostakovich & Tchaikovsky

Saturday 13th April 2024
Let the NZSO strings sweep you away on a journey across the globe and into ...

NZSO - Testimony - Shostakovich & Tchaikovsky

Saturday 13th April 2024
Let the NZSO strings sweep you away on a journey across the globe and into ...

TUKU 24 - Nelson’s Autobiography in buildings

Saturday 13th April 2024
The Nelson Institute presents: Nelson’s Autobiography in buildings, a talk by Christopher Vine.

Nelson Social Dance Club dance

Saturday 13th April 2024
The Nelson Social Dance Clubs next social dance to live music is being held on ...

Two Mushroom Workshops

Saturday 13th-Saturday 27th April 2024
Learn how to cultivate mushrooms at home

TUKU 24 - Design your own Teacup

Sunday 14th April 2024
Create and personalize your tea moments by crafting and decorating your own cup.

Disney's The Lion King JR

Sunday 14th-Saturday 20th April 2024
Nelson Youth Theatre presents this one-of-a-kind musical, with life-size elephant, giraffes, rhino and other animals ...

Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu: Write your Life Story, Memoir or History with Charlotte Squire

Monday 15th April 2024
Charlotte Squire supports people from all over New Zealand to write their life stories.

Land of the long long drive

Monday 15th April 2024
Animal friends face a number of trials on the road, and learn that despite their ...

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 16th April 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Blast Bouncy Town - Nelson/Tasman School Holiday Event

Tuesday 16th-Thursday 18th April 2024
Looking for a fun activity these school holidays?Then come Bounce them away with us!

The Food Factory School Holiday Program

Tuesday 16th-Wednesday 17th April 2024
The Food Factory have a deliciously fun School Holiday program for Year 7-8 students during ...

Treasure Hunt at Lord Rutherford Park (Brightwater)

Tuesday 16th April 2024
Embark on a treasure hunt adventure! Join us at Lord Rutherford Park, Brightwater, 16th April, ...

Land of the Long, Long Drive

Tuesday 16th April 2024
Fun musical entertainment for kids at the Motueka Memorial Hall

HELIOS - Nelson

Wednesday 17th April 2024
A contemporary retelling of the ancient myth of Helios - the sun - and the ...

Nelson Giants vs Manawatū Jets

Wednesday 17th April 2024
Come and cheer on the Nelson Giants as they take on the Manawatū Jets

Wellby Talking Café - Motueka library

Wednesday 17th April 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Helios

Wednesday 17th April 2024
A lad lives half-way up a historic hill. A teenager is on a road trip ...

Richmond Library: Pop Up Library

Wednesday 17th April 2024
Richmond Library is popping up at Washbourn Gardens! Come and join us for fun, books ...

Kia Ngāwari Kapa Haka Club – 50 Years in the Making

Thursday 18th April 2024
Nau mai haere maiCome spend the evening with us as we share our journey with ...

TUKU 24 - Awestruck by Nature

Thursday 18th April 2024
Story telling event featuring Craig Potton and Jose Cano.

Abra-palabra

Friday 19th April 2024
A bilingual evening of anti-poetry supported by NBS

Cooperative Living Event, Top of the South

Saturday 20th April 2024
This event is for people interested in any form of cooperative living in the Top ...

Dragon - 50th Anniversary Tour

Saturday 20th April 2024
Legendary rock band Dragon will play a very special show at the Trafalgar Centre to ...

Nelson Repair Cafe

Saturday 20th April 2024
A monthly event helping you to repair your household items, save resources and build community ...

A Taste of Opera - Fundraiser

Saturday 20th April 2024
Experience the Magic: A Taste of Opera Fundraising Event! Join us for an unforgettable evening ...

TUKU 24 - Stitch and Chat with Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild

Saturday 20th April 2024
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at needlework? Join the Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild ...

Wallace Shield 5km Cross-Country Series Race 2

Saturday 20th April 2024
Fun free cross country event series 5km for Runners and 3.4km for Walkers. 1.7K option ...

Art in the Park at Washbourn Gardens

Sunday 21st April 2024
Art in the Park at Washbourn Gardens! Join us for a family-friendly day of creativity ...

Sonic Delusion

Sunday 21st April 2024
Live music - GROOVY, FUNKY, LATIN-INFUSED INDIE FOLK POP

Tuku 24 - Stitch and Chat with Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild

Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at needlework? Join the Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild ...

Don Binney: Paths of Flight, Seaward Walks - An Illustrated Talk with Gregory O'Brien

Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Join Gregory O’Brien as he delves into the art and life of Don Binney, offering ...

Wellby Talking Café - Halifax Café (Nelson)

Wednesday 24th April 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

ANZAC Day Concert 2024

Thursday 25th April 2024
The Nelson Male Voice Choir welcome you to a concert to honour ANZAC day.

Nelson Male Voice Choir - ANZAC Day Concert

Thursday 25th April 2024
The Nelson Male Voice Choir welcome you to a concert to honour ANZAC day.

The Rubber Biscuit Band

Friday 26th April 2024
Blues and Beyond. Doors and dinner 6pm.

Liam Poole and Friends

Friday 26th April 2024
Liam Poole+Friends is a 4 piece band made-up of: Liam Poole (Lead vocals & guitar) ...

Chroma Chamber Choir - World Premiere & More

Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th April 2024
The Chroma Chamber Choir is proud to stage a world premiere of the Gloria by ...

2024 Club Pre Season Tournament

Saturday 27th April 2024
2024 Club Pre Season Tournament

Mums and Women's Market

Saturday 27th April 2024
Mums and Women's MarketNew and used items under one roof$2 entry.

Chroma Chamber Choir: world premiere & more

Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th April 2024
Chroma Chamber Choir performs the world premiere of Tolnay's Gloria, and other favourites including Faure’s ...

Nelson Giants vs Taranaki Airs

Sunday 28th April 2024
Come cheer on the Nelson Giants as they take on the Taranaki Airs

Bryce Wastney as part of the Live Music Series at Elma Turner Library

Sunday 28th April 2024
Singer/songwriter of soulful music covering the pop-rick, country and folk genres

Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Series Race 1

Sunday 28th April 2024
Gear up for the inaugural Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Race 1, an exciting event set ...

Moutere Artisans Open Day

Sunday 28th April 2024
Come and visit the Moutere Artisans at their various locations around beautiful Upper Moutere for ...

One-day Meditation Retreat in Nelson

Sunday 28th April 2024
Join us for a day of introspection at our One-day Meditation Retreat in Nelson!

Amazing Race at Faulkner Bush Reserve

Sunday 28th April 2024
Explore Faulkner Bush with family fun & adventure! Challenges, nature, and activities trailer. Sunday, 28th ...

SOLD OUT - Six60 The Grassroots Tour 2024

Tuesday 30th April 2024
SOLD OUT - SIX60 SESSIONS: The Grassroots Tour

PechaKucha

Tuesday 30th April 2024
PechaKucha Nelson & Theatre Royal bring you an informative and entertaining evening of presentations from ...

TUKU 24 - 125 Years Serving Nelson: The Suter Art Gallery Through its Collection

Wednesday 1st May 2024
Floortalk/tour of the exhibition that marks The Suter’s 125th anniversary

TUKU 24 - Kanohi Kitea (The Seen Face) Public Talk with Louisa Paul

Wednesday 1st May 2024
An opportunity to hear from Louisa Paul, as she provides detail about selection of the ...

2024 U13/U15/U18 Development Program II

Thursday 2nd-Thursday 30th May 2024
2024 U13/U15/U18 Development Program II

Nelson Tasman Motorcycle Festival (New Date)

Friday 3rd-Saturday 4th May 2024
A two day Motorcycle Festival for both road bikes and Adventure bikes.

TUKU 24 - Songbirds on the Dance Floor with the Flightless Birds

Friday 3rd May 2024
The Flightless Birds singing upbeat covers of tunes to get you on the dance floor.

2024 HOCKEY OPEN DAY

Saturday 4th May 2024
2024 HOCKEY OPEN DAY

Nelson Civic Choir presents Opera Festival Gala Concert

Saturday 4th-Sunday 5th May 2024
Nelson Civic Choir presents Opera Festival Gala Concerts at NCMA. May 4, May 5 2024

Tuku 24 - Stitch and Chat with Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild

Saturday 4th May 2024
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at needlework? Join the Nelson Embroiderers’ Guild ...

Nelson Civic Choir - Opera Gala Concerts

Saturday 4th-Sunday 5th May 2024
Come meet some of the many characters depicted through music and drama in a concert ...

Wallace Shield Cross-Country Series: Race 3

Saturday 4th May 2024
Fun, free cross-country event series 5km for Runners, 3.4km for Walkers, 1.7km for Juniors.

A World of Words: One Writer’s Journey

Sunday 5th May 2024
The Nelson Institute presents: A World of Words: One Writer’s Journey, a talk by Mapua ...

Navigating the Turning Points in Your Life

Monday 6th May 2024
This is a unique opportunity to discover your life's direction. In this workshop you will ...

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 7th May 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Polly and the Minstrel as part of New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library

Wednesday 8th May 2024
Given their unassuming delivery and relaxed presence, Nathan and Siobhan’s performances are warm, heartfelt and ...

Off your rockers as part of New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library

Thursday 9th May 2024
Off Your Rockers has about 25 members of retirement age who meet on Thursday afternoons ...

2024 U18M&W Hockey Stirling & Dodson Cup

Saturday 11th-Sunday 12th May 2024
2024 U18M&W Hockey Stirling and Dodson Cup

Paul Bond as part of New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library

Saturday 11th May 2024
Kiwi originals about NZ Country life.

Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Series Race 2 NEW Location!

Sunday 12th May 2024
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience at the Shoe Clinic MTB Duathlon Race 2. Enjoy ...

Sunday Craft Club - Comic Book Shoes

Sunday 12th May 2024
Add a little ka-POW to your wardrobe and celebrate comics! Bring a pair of shoes ...

Wellby Talking Café - Richmond Library

Tuesday 14th May 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Hatha Yoga with Sue Ransom

Tuesday 14th May-Tuesday 18th June 2024
Weekly maintenance for body, mind and soul as you move, breathe and relax...

Wellby Talking Café - Motueka library

Wednesday 15th May 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Rise and Energise Morning Yoga with Sue Ransom

Wednesday 15th May-Wednesday 19th June 2024
Rise and energise with this mid-week Hatha Yoga session to prepare for your day. Suitable ...

Relaxing Yoga with Sue Ransom

Wednesday 15th May-Wednesday 19th June 2024
Like a little calm oasis in your week? Come along to Relaxing Yoga and invite ...

2024 Nelson Hockey Junior Program II

Thursday 16th May-Thursday 20th June 2024
2024 Nelson Hockey Junior Program II

Wellby Talking Café - NMIT Café Ake Ake (Student Centre)

Thursday 16th May 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

The Addams Family

Thursday 16th-Saturday 18th May 2024
Nayland College presents 'The Addams Family - School Edition'.

Changing Threads Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards

Friday 17th May-Saturday 15th June 2024
Changing Threads National Contemporary Textile Fibre Art Awards is a National Exhibition organised by Arts ...

Back In The Days with DJamie

Friday 17th May 2024
Bringing the throwback hits to The Boathouse from all decades!

2024 Super League Hockey Competition

Saturday 18th May 2024
2024 Super League Hockey Competition

Alvaro Moreno as part of New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library

Saturday 18th May 2024
Born in Murcia, Spain, Alvaro Moreno brings tradition and new sounds from the Spanish and ...

Nelson Repair Cafe

Saturday 18th May 2024
A monthly event helping you to repair your household items, save resources and build community ...

Autumn Yoga Workshop

Saturday 18th May 2024
An opportunity to explore some deeper aspects of practice through the alchemy of pranayama, asana, ...

The Art of Still Life - Drawing Workshop

Sunday 19th May 2024
Discover the beauty of still life art at The Suter Art Gallery’s workshop.

Nelson Giants vs Tauranga Whai

Sunday 19th May 2024
Come and cheer on the Nelson Giants as they take on the newbies this season, ...

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 21st May 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Wellby Talking Café - Halifax Café (Nelson)

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Living Your Authentic Life - a weekly personal growth group for women

Thursday 23rd May-Thursday 27th June 2024
Discover ways to live your life with authenticity and spontaneity. Develop the ability to respond ...

Eco Dyeing Fabrics and Fibres Naturally with Plants workshop

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th May 2024
Low impact dyeing gives the opportunity to create unexpected colours and imprinted designs on fabrics ...

Unconventional Textiles Pre-used and Unusual Two Day Workshops

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th May 2024
Contemporary textile jewellery, small sculptures or art works for your wall workshop using Unconventional and ...

Tessa Quayle jazz quartet as part of New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library

Saturday 25th May 2024
Tessa’s voice has been described as having a “milky sparkle” who “scats and purrs” her ...

Wairua Warrior

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th May 2024
Wairua Warrior. NZ foremost OCR race event. Obstacle Course Racing is the fastest growing sport ...

Imani-J as part of the Live Music Series/ New Zealand Music Month at Elma Turner Library

Sunday 26th May 2024
Imani-J also known as Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis is an accomplished songwriter influenced by Jorja Smith, Kali ...

Expressions

Thursday 30th May 2024
Join F.A. Dance Centre dancers for one night of unforgettable entertainment, with Jazz, Hip Hop, ...

Nelson Giants vs Hawke's Bay Hawks

Thursday 30th May 2024
Come and cheer on the Nelson Giants as they take on the Hawke's Bay Hawks

Ceol Aneas Traditional Irish Music Festival 2024

Friday 31st May-Monday 3rd June 2024
Mighty ‘craic’ with music and laughter will fill the air with the annual Ceol Aneas ...

Rock The City

Friday 31st May 2024
Rock The City showcases Nelson's up-and-coming talent- come along to enjoy our line up of ...

2024 NZ Bird Conference

Saturday 1st-Monday 3rd June 2024
The 2024 New Zealand Bird Conference will be held in Nelson from 1 to 3 ...

Irish Set Dancing Class: Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival 2024

Saturday 1st-Sunday 2nd June 2024
A fun Irish set dancing class to live music, taught over two days by experienced ...

Ceili Dance: Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival 2024

Saturday 1st June 2024
Come and dance the night away to rousing Irish music and a caller to lead ...

Baby and Kids Winter Market

Saturday 1st June 2024
Baby and Kids Winter Market New and used items under one roofGold coin entry

Irish Traditional Singing Class: Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival 2024

Saturday 1st-Monday 3rd June 2024
A fun Irish traditional singing class.

Ceol Aneas Irish Festival Showcase Concert 2024

Sunday 2nd June 2024
The Showcase Concert is the highlight of the Ceol Aneas festival. A lively evening of ...

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 4th June 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Heath Franklin's Chopper - Not Here To F*ck Spiders

Thursday 6th June 2024
Australia's MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off....and he's not here to fuck ...

NZSO - Reflections - Schubert & Beethoven

Friday 7th June 2024
Four NZSO players whisk us through the ages via the most classic of chamber music ...

Cancer Society Charity Ball

Saturday 8th June 2024
Fabulous food, entertainment and the opportunity to bid for some amazing auction items.

2024 ToTS Club Hockey Tournament

Saturday 8th-Sunday 9th June 2024
2024 ToTS Club Hockey Tournament

Creative Bookbinding Tutored by Rosie-Anne Pinney

Saturday 8th-Sunday 9th June 2024
This weekend workshop is an opportunity to make your own handcrafted books using traditional bookbinding ...

Crew Course - Fly Tower Induction

Monday 10th June 2024
Discover the world above the Theatre Royal stage and the counterweight fly-tower rigging system. Learn ...

Crew Course - Technician Induction

Tuesday 11th June 2024
Dive into the world behind the curtain. This course introduces the lighting, sound and intricate ...

Wellby Talking Café - Richmond Library

Tuesday 11th June 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Crew Course - Combined Refresher

Wednesday 12th June 2024
Brush up with a combined refresher course designed for past attendants of our technician and ...

Nelson Giants vs Canterbury Rams

Thursday 13th June 2024
Come and support the Nelson Giants as they take on Canterbury Rams

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 18th June 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Wellby Talking Café - Motueka library

Wednesday 19th June 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Chris Parker

Thursday 20th June 2024
Comedy from the self-proclaimed People's Princess of Aotearoa, known for his funny Instagram and Tiktok ...

Talking Café - NMIT Café Ake Ake (Student Centre)

Thursday 20th June 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Bach & Sons

Saturday 22nd June 2024
An uplifting evening of beautiful music awaits. Come and celebrate the musical genius of the ...

Mary Poppins

Wednesday 26th-Saturday 29th June 2024
Step into the enchanting world of magic and whimsy as Waimea College proudly presents its ...

Wellby Talking Café - Halifax Café (Nelson)

Wednesday 26th June 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Nelson Giants vs Southland Sharks

Sunday 30th June 2024
Come and support the Nelson Giants as they take on the Southland Sharks

Alvaro Moreno as part of the Live Music Series at Elma Turner Library

Sunday 30th June 2024
Songs from Spain and Latin America accompanied by guitar.

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Vismaya - A celebration of Indian Music and Dance

Thursday 4th July 2024
Vismaya, Sanskrit for amazement, is a new work from highly acclaimed Mudra Dance Company

Nelson Giants vs Otago Nuggets

Friday 5th July 2024
Come and supprt the Nelson Giants in their last home game of the season as ...

Wellby Talking Café - Richmond Library

Tuesday 9th July 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

The World of Musicals in Concert

Monday 15th July 2024
A stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound, from the opening song ...

Wellby Talking Café - McCashin's (Stoke)

Tuesday 16th July 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Wellby Talking Café - Motueka Library

Wednesday 17th July 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Wellby Talking Café - NMIT Café Ake Ake (Student Centre)

Thursday 18th July 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

Wellby Talking Café - Halifax Café (Nelson)

Wednesday 24th July 2024
Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to ...

2024 Nelson Hockey Junior Program III

Thursday 25th July-Thursday 29th August 2024
2024 Nelson Hockey Junior Program III

Nelson Scouts Gangshow

Thursday 25th-Saturday 27th July 2024
It’s more than just a show, it’s the Nelson Scouts Gangshow! The fun-filled family variety ...

Daniel Champagne - The Pursuit World Tour

Friday 26th July 2024
The young virtuoso, has fallen in love with New Zealand and after sellout tours through ...

The Underground

Saturday 27th July 2024
The Underground

Polly and the Minstrel as part of the Live Music Series at the Elma Turner Library

Sunday 28th July 2024
‘A Box of Birds’ is a collection of original modern folk songs and traditional mandolin ...

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Tuesday 6th August 2024
Humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed Byrne as he tests ...

Elton John vs Billy Joel NZ Tour

Friday 16th August 2024
NZ’s award-winning hit tribute show Elton John vs. Billy Joel returns to the Theatre Royal ...

XLabs: Future of Food

Tuesday 20th-Thursday 22nd August 2024
XLabs: Future of Food is a capability building program for businesses keen to tackle environmental ...

Hot Potato Band

Saturday 24th August 2024
After a sell-out show last year, the Hot Potato Band returns to the Theatre Royal ...

Mosaic World Choir as part of the Live Music Series at Elma Turner Library

Sunday 25th August 2024
Nelson’s longest-standing world music choir, Mosaic has been bringing a cappella pleasure to audiences for ...

2024 HNZ SS Hockey Johnson Cup

Monday 2nd-Friday 6th September 2024
2024 HNZ SS Hockey Johnson Cup

INSPIRE Festival

Thursday 5th-Friday 6th September 2024
INSPIRE offers two days of student-selected hands-on workshops all focused around STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Empower 2024

Saturday 7th-Sunday 8th September 2024
Empower is a future-focused, digital skills experience with workshops, interactive industry displays and an E-Sports ...

Hockey Tournament 2024 TASMAN REGIONAL Y3-4, 7 ASIDE

Tuesday 10th September 2024
Hockey Tournament 2024 TASMAN REGIONAL Y3-4, 7 ASIDE

Miss Classic Nelson Pinup Pageant as part of Hoods Up! Friday

Friday 13th September 2024
Miss Classic Nelson Pinup Pageant

Hoods Up! Friday

Friday 13th September 2024
The Nelson Classic Car Museum proudly present The ultimate petrolhead motor experience.

Hockey Tournament 2024 TASMAN REGIONAL Y5-6, 7 ASIDE

Tuesday 17th September 2024
Hockey Tournament 2024 TASMAN REGIONAL Y5-6, 7 ASIDE

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Orchestral Dances

Saturday 21st September 2024
The NSO presents a thrilling evening of glorious orchestral dance music to sweep you off ...

Spring Challenge

Friday 27th-Sunday 29th September 2024
Explore Tasman's beauty in teams, rafting, biking & hiking the stunning terrain - Spring Challenge ...

Calefax

Saturday 28th September 2024
“Calefax – five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the ...

The Bee Gees Night Fever

Wednesday 9th October 2024
Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and ...

Triptych - Untamed Hope

Saturday 12th October 2024
NZTrio presents: Triptych 3 – Untamed Hope

NZTrio: Triptych 3 – Untamed Hope

Saturday 12th October 2024
One of New Zealand’s most dynamic and acclaimed chamber ensembles, NZTrio, He Taonga Wairere performs ...

St Peter Chanel School Car Boot Sale

Saturday 19th October 2024
Come along and get a bargain, an ice cream and something to eat! There will ...

2024 Term 4 - Summer Social Hockey

Wednesday 23rd October-Wednesday 27th November 2024
2024 Term 4 - Summer Social Hockey

2024 Nelson Hockey Junior Program IV

Thursday 24th October-Thursday 28th November 2024
2024 Nelson Hockey Junior Program IV

2024 Masters Mixed Hockey League Full Field

Thursday 24th October-Thursday 28th November 2024
2024 Masters Mixed Hockey League Full Field

The Young Virtuosi

Friday 1st November 2024
Chamber Music NZ : The Young Virtuosi. Presented in Association with the Michael Hill Violin ...

The Nelson Half

Sunday 3rd November 2024
A distance to suit everyone Half Marathon, 10km, 5km & 2.5km Fun Run & Walk.

Nelson Symphony Orchestra presents: Inspire Me

Saturday 23rd November 2024
An exciting and varied concert featuring inspiring music from the mentor and the protégé, the ...

Nelson Summer Kite Festival

Saturday 18th-Sunday 19th January 2025
Nelson Summer Kite Festival Sat Jan 18 & Sun Jan 19 2025. Held at Neale ...