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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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54 eventswithin a 30 min drive of Nelson, 46 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~10 min · RichmondLiterary

Wednesday, 21 October1

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

Thursday, 22 October2

Thu, 22 Oct · 10amInspiring Women Business ConferenceThe Trafalgar Centre, NelsonIn NelsonBusiness & Professional
Thu, 22 Oct · 7pmTiri: Te Araroa Woman Far WalkingTheatre Royal Nelson, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals

Friday, 23 October7

Fri, 23 Oct · 11amLet's Twist AgainHope Community Church, Hope~15 min · RichmondTheatre
Fri, 23 Oct · 12:30pmThe Swimmer and the WhalesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonPublic Talks & Tours
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5pmParihaka: Remembering November 5 1881Richmond Library, Waimea~10 min · RichmondEthnic, Multicultural

Saturday, 24 October9

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTop of the South Cachefest 2026Hope Recreational Reserve and Hall, Nelson~15 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle
Sat, 24 Oct · 10amNight, MaNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonFestivals
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

Sunday, 25 October1

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

Exhibitions & on all week33

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 DecDevice AdviceStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

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 · 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

Free

Sat, 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

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 16 DecBookchat at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

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

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

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

FreeOn now · until 10 DecBrick by Brick at Stoke LibraryStoke 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 20 DecMeech & Co.Eight Plates, NelsonIn NelsonJazz

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