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It's on in Nelson Tasman

Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

Your official guide to Nelson Tasman events and festivals

In Nelson Tasman, there’s always something on worth wandering into. Whatever the season, our events capture the feel of our region, easy going, creative, and full of good energy.

 

Featured upcoming events

Taku Rau Tīkumu

Taku Rau Tīkumu

Today 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Nelson Provincial Museum, Nelson
Natural History
Motorcycle Festival

Motorcycle Festival

9 May 2026 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Festivals
Paint Cable Bay

Paint Cable Bay

16 May 2026 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson
Arts and Crafts
Willow Bank Heritage Village Open Day

Willow Bank Heritage Village Open Day

17 May 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Willow Bank Heritage Village, Waimea
Family Entertainment
Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Nelson

Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Nelson

27 May 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Alternative, Indie
Ceol Aneas Festival Showcase Concert

Ceol Aneas Festival Showcase Concert

31 May 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson
Ethnic, Multicultural
Make It Nelson

Make It Nelson

5 June 2026 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
Nelson City Centre, Nelson
Arts and Crafts
Resourceful Craft Workshops

Resourceful Craft Workshops

6 June 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fairfield House, Nelson
Arts and Crafts
Social Animal

Social Animal

7 June 2026 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson
Theatre
Burger Nelson Tasman 2026

Burger Nelson Tasman 2026

15 June 2026 7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Various Venues around Nelson Tasman, Nelson
Food, Gourmet, Wine
NZ Opera - Toiere

NZ Opera - Toiere

27 June 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson
Opera
Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival

Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival

3 July 2026 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Trafalgar Square, Nelson
Festivals
An Evening with The Modern Maori Quartet

An Evening with The Modern Maori Quartet

17 July 2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson
Pop
Nelson Clay Week

Nelson Clay Week

3 October 2026 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Nelson CBD, Nelson
Arts and Crafts

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