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

What's on near Nelson

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15 eventswithin a 30 min drive of Nelson, 11 right in town

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Friday, 23 October3

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5pmParihaka: Remembering November 5 1881Richmond Library, Waimea~10 min · RichmondEthnic, Multicultural
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5:30pmTune UpKirby Lane, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 6pmNgaio RichardsGolden Bear Brewing Company, Tasman Bay~15 min · RichmondAlternative, Indie

Saturday, 24 October3

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTop of the South Cachefest 2026Hope Recreational Reserve and Hall, Nelson~15 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, NelsonIn NelsonEducation
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 12pmThe Big Spring Street Party - Nelson Arts FestivalKirby Lane, NelsonIn Nelson

Exhibitions & on all week9

FreeOn now · until 1 JanOpen Mic Night!The Dog's Bone, NelsonIn NelsonVariety Concerts
FreeOn now · until 18 DecFridays w/ Dj King BRed16, NelsonIn NelsonBar DJs
FreeOn now · until 19 DecCompost Club Nelson WhakatūWaimarama Community Gardens, NelsonIn NelsonArts and Crafts

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

Festivals

FreeOn now · until 19 DecKōrero Te Reo MāoriElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonEthnic, Multicultural

FreeOn now · until 13 FebThe Velvet Jax band at The Turf!Turf Hotel, NelsonIn NelsonCovers, Tribute Bands

FreeOn now · until 22 NovSunday Public Meditation Class with Monk Geshe TharchinChandrakirti Community Events Centre, Upper Moutere~25 min · RichmondMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 20 DecDixie SwingThe Honest Lawyer, NelsonIn NelsonJazz

FreeOn now · until 20 DecMeech & Co.Eight Plates, NelsonIn NelsonJazz

FreeOn now · until 27 DecOpen Meditation EveningsPure Meditation & Wellness, NelsonIn NelsonMind & Body