UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The coolest event in town is back for 2026 – Jellybean Alley! This kid and...

FREE EVENT Open Wedding Day at The Playhouse Theatre Sunday April 12th 2026, 1pm till 3pm Free Entry and free nibbles for bride and grooms Special...

Wed 15 April - Sat 18 April Nelson Youth Theatre Company presents Disney's The Little Mermaid JR, an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make...

Wairua Warrior is an Obstacle Course Race (OCR) on 18 April 2026 in the picturesque Nelson-Tasman region. This is a running-based sport held at NZ's...

Dazzlehands, the award-winning story of the persuasive pig who won’t take no for an answer, by Wellington author and illustrator Sacha Cotter and...

On 17 December 2025 the 180-year long history of the case of the Nelson Tenths was settled in court. The possibilities, the questions, the dreams:...

It's taken 30 years of performing comedy for PAUL EGO to get off his butt and do a solo NZ tour, so this is both very exciting and long overdue! Well...

Retreat into a full weekend of yoga at the 2026 Nelson Yoga Festival. Discover unlimited daily sessions of yoga, sound, and mindfulness designed to...

The Colossal Squid is so rarely seen that only eight adult colossal squid have ever been scientifically reported. Now the Motueka District Museum in...

PechaKucha Nelson and the Theatre Royal bring you an informative and entertaining evening of presentations from a range of speakers with a Tuku 26...

Put your Hands Up for Hospice this May! By putting your hands up to help, you'll help us provide free specialist palliative care to around 210...

Join us for Hands Up for Hospice – The Fashion Edition, a fabulous night of fashion, food, and community support. Be inspired by fashion from two...

Unleash the 'Mayhem' and 'Just Dance' with a night of Gaga glamour. Lady Rosé and Jasmine Tease have teamed up to produce a cabaret that invokes the...

Get ready, New Zealand—Rock Tenors are back with a brand new, anthem loaded rock experience - a nationwide eruption of power, nostalgia and...

Boutique Craft Market Brought to you by Create Events Limited Are you a local crafter or know someone who loves to buy local then look no...

Everybody is invited to step behind the scenes at our Open Day. The Theatre Royal Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to explore this beautiful...

The Blessing of the Fleet honours our sea-going whanau, past and present. Friday 8th May: Fireworks Display (Tahunanui Beach) Come and witness the...

Saturday 9th 7pm Sunday 10th May 3pm Choral Kaleidoscope will be a landmark concert experience from the Nelson Civic Choir under the direction of...

Join us for a magical journey down the Yellow Brick Road as Nayland College proudly brings you The Wizard of Oz, featuring a live orchestra and a...

In Other Words is coming to the Theatre Royal Nelson for a very limited season on 21 and 22 May. Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer...