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Make It Nelson! June 2026

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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 - 4:30 pm
The Nelson Provincial Museum, Nelson
Natural History
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 2026

Ceol Aneas 2026

29 May 2026 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson
Festivals
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
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
Tāhunanui Beach Clean-Up 2026

Tāhunanui Beach Clean-Up 2026

19 September 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tahunanui Beach, Nelson
Conservation, Environment

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