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It’s on: Your live guide to events and festivals in Nelson Tasman

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

Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival 2026

Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival 2026

17 October 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Festivals
Machine de Cirque - Nelson Arts Festival

Machine de Cirque - Nelson Arts Festival

30 October 2026 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Circus
The New Zealand Cider Festival

The New Zealand Cider Festival

14 November 2026 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Festivals
The Spectacle Running Festival

The Spectacle Running Festival

4 December 2026 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Trafalgar Square, Nelson
Fun Runs & Walks
MS Motors Nelson Street Race

MS Motors Nelson Street Race

2 January 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Port Nelson, Nelson
Motorsport

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Nelson Clay Week

Nelson Clay Week

7 October 2026 8:00 pm
Nelson CBD, Nelson
Arts and Crafts
Nelson Central Business Networking

Nelson Central Business Networking

7 October 2026 8:30 pm
Prince Albert Hotel, Nelson
Business & Professional
Annie JR

Annie JR

Today 1:00 am
Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson
Musicals
Isel Market

Isel Market

Today 3:30 am
Isel Park, Nelson
Markets and Fairs
Wine Nelson Tasting Event 2026

Wine Nelson Tasting Event 2026

Today 4:00 am
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Food, Gourmet, Wine
Past Event
Considering a Te Tiriti Honouring Approach to Language Learning Polici

Considering a Te Tiriti Honouring Approach to Language Learning Polici

Today 4:30 am
Cultural Conversations, Nelson
Ethnic, Multicultural
High School Musical

High School Musical

Today 6:00 am
Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson
Musicals
Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Today 7:00 am
Red16, Nelson
Open Mic, Jams

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