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

What's on near Nelson

Within 30 min Within 1 hour Within 2 hours

27 eventswithin a 1 hour drive of Nelson, 20 right in town

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Friday, 23 October5

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
Fri, 23 Oct · 7:30pmTowards the TruthNelson Centre of Musical Arts, NelsonIn NelsonPublic Talks & Tours
Fri, 23 Oct · 9pmCumbia BlazeraThe Boathouse, NelsonIn NelsonLatin

Saturday, 24 October11

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

Sunday, 25 October1

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

Exhibitions & on all week10

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.

Free

Sat, 24 Oct · 10amLinkwater School Spring FairLinkwater School, Sounds~55 min · PictonCharity, Fundraisers

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amHavelock Craft FairHavelock Town Hall, Havelock~45 min · PictonMarkets and Fairs

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

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

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