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What's on near Motueka: events within an hour or two · MYNZ

What's on near Motueka

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96 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Motueka, 3 right in town

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Tomorrow · Tuesday, 20 October1

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 2pmAlistair Hughes Book TalkRichmond Library, Waimea~30 min · RichmondLiterary

Wednesday, 21 October2

Wed, 21 Oct · 5:30pmNelson Fringe Bingo Night!The Boathouse, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals
Wed, 21 Oct · 7:30pmBeatlemania On TourWhitehaven Theatre Marlborough, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimCovers, Tribute Bands

Thursday, 22 October3

Thu, 22 Oct · 10amInspiring Women Business ConferenceThe Trafalgar Centre, Nelson~30 min · NelsonBusiness & Professional
Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmA Bookish Evening at Forrest WinesForrest Wines Cellar Door, Renwick~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine
Thu, 22 Oct · 7pmTiri: Te Araroa Woman Far WalkingTheatre Royal Nelson, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

Friday, 23 October9

Fri, 23 Oct · 11amLet's Twist AgainHope Community Church, Hope~30 min · RichmondTheatre
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 11amLiterary Gardens for SpringMotueka Library, MotuekaIn MotuekaLiterary
Fri, 23 Oct · 12:30pmThe Swimmer and the WhalesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

Saturday, 24 October11

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTop of the South Cachefest 2026Hope Recreational Reserve and Hall, Nelson~30 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amLinkwater School Spring FairLinkwater School, Sounds~1 hr 15 min · PictonCharity, Fundraisers
Sat, 24 Oct · 10amNight, MaNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

Sunday, 25 October1

Sun, 25 Oct · 10amBig Worlds in ShortNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

Tuesday, 27 October1

Tue, 27 Oct · 5:30pmSmall Town Winery Blind Tasting Club #16Small Town Winery, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wednesday, 28 October3

FreeWed, 28 Oct · 6pmCafe Nautique - Matt StechmannSeabreeze Cafe & Bar, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonPublic Talks & Tours
Wed, 28 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - PiwakawakaThe Vines Cafe, Benheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine
Wed, 28 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - Fantail Wreath (circular canvas)The Vines Cafe, Benheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

Thursday, 29 October1

Thu, 29 Oct · 7:30amCafé CreateKaiaka Cafe, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimArts and Crafts

Saturday, 31 October1

FreeSat, 31 Oct · 8pmSeumus' Irish Bar - Nico LeeSeamus's Irish Bar, Sounds~1 hr 30 min · PictonCovers, Tribute Bands

Exhibitions & on all week63

On now · until 29 NovMarlborough Mount Everest ChallengePort Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park~1 hr 30 min · PictonFun Runs & Walks
FreeOn now · until 24 NovKawhe Kōrero Ki WhakatūWAA! Club, Nelson~30 min · NelsonEducation
FreeOn now · until 8 DecBusiness NetworkingMcCashins Tap Room, Nelson~30 min · Richmond

Listings from Eventfinda, updated every morning. Drive times are rough estimates from the middle of Motueka. Check the event page before you head off.

Free

Fri, 23 Oct · 4pmTe Pataka o Wairau - Maori Night MarketSeymour Square, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimEthnic, Multicultural

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5pmParihaka: Remembering November 5 1881Richmond Library, Waimea~30 min · RichmondEthnic, Multicultural

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5:30pmTune UpKirby Lane, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 6pmNgaio RichardsGolden Bear Brewing Company, Tasman Bay~20 min · RichmondAlternative, Indie

Fri, 23 Oct · 7:30pmTowards the TruthNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

Fri, 23 Oct · 9pmCumbia BlazeraThe Boathouse, Nelson~30 min · NelsonLatin

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amHavelock Craft FairHavelock Town Hall, Havelock~1 hr 15 min · PictonMarkets and Fairs

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, Nelson~30 min · NelsonEducation

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 12pmThe Big Spring Street Party - Nelson Arts FestivalKirby Lane, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

Sat, 24 Oct · 1pmThe Stories We Tell OurselvesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

Sat, 24 Oct · 3:30pmBehind the HeadlinesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFestivals

Sat, 24 Oct · 5pmNight of Wrecking 21Founders Heritage Park, Nelson~30 min · NelsonMartial Arts

Sat, 24 Oct · 7:30pmĀ muaThe Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson~30 min · NelsonClassical Music

Sat, 24 Oct · 8:30pmBattle Chorus DiscoNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~30 min · NelsonTheatre

Business & Professional

On now · until 15 DecPilates at NativityChurch of the Nativity, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimFitness

FreeOn now · until 15 DecBusiness NetworkingElevation, MotuekaIn MotuekaBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 1 DecCheeky MonkeysMarlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 22 NovJoanna Dudson Scott: New worksMarlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 15 DecDevice AdviceStoke Library, Nelson~30 min · RichmondEducation

FreeOn now · until 1 DecArt and CraftPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 8 DecBrick by Brick at Elma Turner LibraryElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 27 OctFashion Your WayThe Blue Door, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimArts and Crafts

On now · until 5 JanYoga For AllPort Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park~1 hr 30 min · PictonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 9 DecBusiness NetworkingAmbrosia Cafe, Waimea~30 min · RichmondBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 2 DecDigital Drop-inTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimEducation

FreeOn now · until 18 NovChat with your CouncillorsPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonPublic Talks & Tours

FreeOn now · until 16 DecVolunteering Drop-in with Volunteer Nelson at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~30 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 9 DecSmall Time at Elma Turner LibraryElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 9 DecGenealogy Drop-inTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimEducation

FreeOn now · until 9 DecPaper PlayStoke Library, Nelson~30 min · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 2 DecFiero Code ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonEducation

On now · until 18 NovMindful MomentsElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 16 DecBookchat at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~30 min · RichmondEducation

FreeOn now · until 6 JanRun ClubThe Dog's Bone, Nelson~30 min · NelsonFun Runs & Walks

FreeOn now · until 16 DecTake Note Open Mic NightWaka Bar & Grill, Nelson~30 min · NelsonVariety Concerts

FreeOn now · until 18 NovPop-Up PsychodramaVictory Community Centre, Nelson~30 min · NelsonMind & Body

On now · until 2 DecBlenheim Rock N Roll Club NightsBlenheim Bowling Club, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimDance Sport

On now · until 10 DecNelson Central Business NetworkingPrince Albert Hotel, Nelson~30 min · NelsonBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 17 DecLibrary KnittersElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonArts and Crafts

On now · until 17 DecMindful Yoga Flow and Myo-yin PracticesRiverside Community Cultural Centre, MotuekaIn MotuekaMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 3 DecCompany CaféPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonAlumni, Associations, Clubs

FreeOn now · until 3 DecWhakatū Wellness by Green PrescriptionElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDevice AdviceElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 17 DecFiero Code ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimEducation

On now · until 19 NovPuzzling ProblemsElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 10 DecBrick by Brick at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~30 min · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 1 AprIsel MarketIsel Park, Nelson~30 min · RichmondMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 10 DecCoderDojo Computer Club for KidsNMIT Nelson Campus, Nelson~30 min · NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 24 DecJam NightOxleys Bar & Kitchen Picton, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonOpen Mic, Jams

On now · until 25 OctWeber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS'Saxton Field, Nelson~30 min · RichmondCircus

FreeOn now · until 4 DecPlay And LearnTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 11 DecSmall Time at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~30 min · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 18 DecLinkChurch of the Nativity, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 1 JanOpen Mic Night!The Dog's Bone, Nelson~30 min · NelsonVariety Concerts

FreeOn now · until 18 DecFridays w/ Dj King BRed16, Nelson~30 min · NelsonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 27 MarMarl. Artisan Craft MarketMarket Place, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecCompost Club Nelson WhakatūWaimarama Community Gardens, Nelson~35 min · NelsonArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 28 NovRepair CafeCrossroads Blenheim, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 19 DecKōrero Te Reo MāoriElma Turner Library, Nelson~30 min · NelsonEthnic, Multicultural

FreeOn now · until 13 FebThe Velvet Jax band at The Turf!Turf Hotel, Nelson~30 min · RichmondCovers, Tribute Bands

FreeOn now · until 20 DecLego ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 22 NovSunday Public Meditation Class with Monk Geshe TharchinChandrakirti Community Events Centre, Upper Moutere~20 min · RichmondMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 20 DecLego ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 20 DecDixie SwingThe Honest Lawyer, Nelson~30 min · RichmondJazz

FreeOn now · until 13 DecForrest Wines - Cosy Sunday SessionsForrest Estate Winery, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeOn now · until 20 DecMeech & Co.Eight Plates, Nelson~30 min · NelsonJazz

FreeOn now · until 27 DecOpen Meditation EveningsPure Meditation & Wellness, Nelson~30 min · NelsonMind & Body

On now · until 23 MarFriendship ClubSt Marys Parish Centre, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 9 DecKani Kani KidsPicton Baptist Church, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonDance

FreeOn now · until 26 NovHarakekeRai Valley Community E. Centre, Rai Valley~55 min · NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

FreeOn now · until 26 NovMarlborough Library Book ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 45 min · BlenheimLiterary

On now · until 14 NovTwisted: The Untold Story of a Royal VizierBlenheim Musical Theatre, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimMusicals

FreeOn now · until 15 NovAlong the Garden PathThe Marlborough Art Society, Blenheim~1 hr 30 min · BlenheimContemporary Art

On now · until 7 FebCommunity Yoga by the WaterE-Ko Tours, Picton~1 hr 30 min · PictonMind & Body