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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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60 eventswithin a 1 hour drive of Nelson, 46 right in town

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Tomorrow · Tuesday, 20 October1

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 2pmAlistair Hughes Book TalkRichmond Library, Waimea~10 min · RichmondLiterary

Wednesday, 21 October1

Wed, 21 Oct · 5:30pmNelson Fringe Bingo Night!The Boathouse, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals

Thursday, 22 October3

Thu, 22 Oct · 10amInspiring Women Business ConferenceThe Trafalgar Centre, NelsonIn NelsonBusiness & Professional
Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmA Bookish Evening at Forrest WinesForrest Wines Cellar Door, Renwick~55 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine
Thu, 22 Oct · 7pmTiri: Te Araroa Woman Far WalkingTheatre Royal Nelson, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals

Friday, 23 October8

Fri, 23 Oct · 11amLet's Twist AgainHope Community Church, Hope~15 min · RichmondTheatre
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 11amLiterary Gardens for SpringMotueka Library, Motueka~30 min · MotuekaLiterary
Fri, 23 Oct · 12:30pmThe Swimmer and the WhalesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

Saturday, 24 October11

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTop of the South Cachefest 2026Hope Recreational Reserve and Hall, Nelson~15 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amHavelock Craft FairHavelock Town Hall, Havelock~45 min · PictonMarkets and Fairs
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amLinkwater School Spring FairLinkwater School, Sounds~55 min · Picton

Sunday, 25 October1

Sun, 25 Oct · 10amBig Worlds in ShortNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals

Exhibitions & on all week35

FreeOn now · until 24 NovKawhe Kōrero Ki WhakatūWAA! Club, NelsonIn NelsonEducation
FreeOn now · until 8 DecBusiness NetworkingMcCashins Tap Room, NelsonIn NelsonBusiness & Professional
FreeOn now · until 15 DecBusiness NetworkingElevation, Motueka~30 min · Motueka

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

Free

Fri, 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

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

Fri, 23 Oct · 9pmCumbia BlazeraThe Boathouse, NelsonIn NelsonLatin

Charity, Fundraisers

Sat, 24 Oct · 10amNight, MaNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

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

Sat, 24 Oct · 1pmThe Stories We Tell OurselvesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals

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

Sat, 24 Oct · 5pmNight of Wrecking 21Founders Heritage Park, NelsonIn NelsonMartial Arts

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

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

Business & Professional

FreeOn now · until 15 DecDevice AdviceStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 8 DecBrick by Brick at Elma Turner LibraryElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 9 DecBusiness NetworkingAmbrosia Cafe, Waimea~10 min · RichmondBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 16 DecVolunteering Drop-in with Volunteer Nelson at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 9 DecSmall Time at Elma Turner LibraryElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

On now · until 18 NovMindful MomentsElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 9 DecPaper PlayStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 6 JanRun ClubThe Dog's Bone, NelsonIn NelsonFun Runs & Walks

FreeOn now · until 16 DecBookchat at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 18 NovPop-Up PsychodramaVictory Community Centre, NelsonIn NelsonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 16 DecTake Note Open Mic NightWaka Bar & Grill, NelsonIn NelsonVariety Concerts

On now · until 10 DecNelson Central Business NetworkingPrince Albert Hotel, NelsonIn NelsonBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 17 DecLibrary KnittersElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonArts and Crafts

On now · until 17 DecMindful Yoga Flow and Myo-yin PracticesRiverside Community Cultural Centre, Motueka~30 min · MotuekaMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 3 DecWhakatū Wellness by Green PrescriptionElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDevice AdviceElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 10 DecBrick by Brick at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

On now · until 19 NovPuzzling ProblemsElma Turner Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 1 AprIsel MarketIsel Park, NelsonIn NelsonMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 10 DecCoderDojo Computer Club for KidsNMIT Nelson Campus, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

On now · until 25 OctWeber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS'Saxton Field, NelsonIn NelsonCircus

FreeOn now · until 11 DecSmall Time at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

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

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 13 DecForrest Wines - Cosy Sunday SessionsForrest Estate Winery, Blenheim~55 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

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

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