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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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96 eventswithin a 2 hours 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 October2

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

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 October9

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 11amLiterary Gardens for SpringMotueka Library, Motueka~30 min · MotuekaLiterary
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

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 · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, NelsonIn NelsonEducation

Sunday, 25 October1

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

Tuesday, 27 October1

Tue, 27 Oct · 5:30pmSmall Town Winery Blind Tasting Club #16Small Town Winery, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wednesday, 28 October3

FreeWed, 28 Oct · 6pmCafe Nautique - Matt StechmannSeabreeze Cafe & Bar, Picton~1 hr · PictonPublic Talks & Tours
Wed, 28 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - PiwakawakaThe Vines Cafe, Benheim~55 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine
Wed, 28 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - Fantail Wreath (circular canvas)The Vines Cafe, Benheim~55 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

Thursday, 29 October1

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

Saturday, 31 October1

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

Exhibitions & on all week63

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

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 · 4pmTe Pataka o Wairau - Maori Night MarketSeymour Square, Blenheim~1 hr · BlenheimEthnic, Multicultural

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

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

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

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

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

FreeOn now · until 15 DecBusiness NetworkingElevation, Motueka~30 min · MotuekaBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 22 NovJoanna Dudson Scott: New worksMarlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 1 DecCheeky MonkeysMarlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimChildren, Kids, Holidays

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 1 DecArt and CraftPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr · PictonChildren, Kids, Holidays

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

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

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

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

FreeOn now · until 2 DecDigital Drop-inTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimEducation

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

FreeOn now · until 9 DecGenealogy Drop-inTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimEducation

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

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

On now · until 18 NovMindful MomentsElma Turner 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 2 DecBlenheim Rock N Roll Club NightsBlenheim Bowling Club, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimDance Sport

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 DecCompany CaféPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr · PictonAlumni, Associations, Clubs

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

FreeOn now · until 17 DecFiero Code ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimEducation

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

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

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

FreeOn now · until 4 DecPlay And LearnTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimChildren, Kids, Holidays

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

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

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 27 MarMarl. Artisan Craft MarketMarket Place, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecCompost Club Nelson WhakatūWaimarama Community Gardens, NelsonIn NelsonArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 28 NovRepair CafeCrossroads Blenheim, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimFamily & Lifestyle

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 20 DecLego ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimFamily Entertainment

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 DecLego ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~1 hr · PictonFamily Entertainment

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

On now · until 23 MarFriendship ClubSt Marys Parish Centre, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 9 DecKani Kani KidsPicton Baptist Church, Picton~1 hr 15 min · PictonDance

FreeOn now · until 26 NovHarakekeRai Valley Community E. Centre, Rai Valley~30 min · NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

FreeOn now · until 26 NovMarlborough Library Book ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~1 hr 15 min · BlenheimLiterary

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

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

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