Live music at Marchfest at Founders Park in Nelson.

Autumn events

Marchfest, Founders Park

Discover the charm of autumn events in Nelson Tasman

Autumn in Nelson Tasman is golden—crisp air, stunning light, and a full line-up of events to match. Think harvest feasts, art trails, live music, and local markets. It’s the perfect time to slow down, wrap up, and enjoy the season in style.

Marchfest

Marchfest is a unique craft beer and music festival, held in the craft brewing and hop growing capital of New Zealand.

Meet the Krummenachers from Neudorf Mushrooms, the first in New Zealand to commercially grow edible wild mushrooms,

Moutere Artisans Open Day - Autumn

Meet the makers and explore the creative heart of the Moutere.

Nelson Italian Festival

This is the closest you can get to Italy without hopping on a plane.

NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow

Where vintage boats steal the spotlight.

NZ MTB Rally

A 6-day enduro-format mountain bike race traversing relatively undiscovered parts of Te Tauihu.

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Nelson

The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a fun and rewarding day out for everyone.

Over one epic weekend, riders tackle top-notch trails, soak up the good vibes, and maybe even pick up a few UCI points along the way.

Cable Bay Enduro

Cable Bay Enduro — a rugged, real-deal ride you’ll never forget

The Bench School for Jewellery runs jewellery courses and workshops.

Nelson Jewellery Week

A celebration for makers, wearers, and admirers of contemporary jewellery.

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Tuku Whakatū

Six weeks of events to share (tuku) Nelson’s unique stories of people and place.

Nelson Yoga Festival

A soulful celebration in the sun-drenched heart of Aotearoa.

Upcoming events

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