New Year’s Eve Countdown in the City

Nelson’s central city New Year’s Eve Countdown is a great place to celebrate your way into 2026!

This family-friendly event kicks off at 6pm with fun and entertainment for the kids in 1903 Square at the top of Trafalgar Street, culminating in a kids’ countdown at 9pm. Then, as the younger audience heads for home, a brilliant line-up of local bands takes to the stage to help us party our way into 2026.

Live music from:
The Relatives
Imani-J
Run Away
Sun City Soul
Salisbury Road
Plus a great selection of local food carts of offer.

Please note: Public streets are alcohol free. There will be zero tolerance for alcohol and underage drinking.
Wed 31 Dec 2025, 6:00 pm – Thu 1 Jan 2026, 12:30 am
Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson NYE lets GOOO!! this is going to be so fun…
The Relatives will be welcoming in 2026 at the church steps.
If you are anywhere else for NYE, you are in the wrong place. 🥳🥳
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