The Big Spring Street Party: Nelson Provincial Museum
The Big Spring Street Party is taking over Trafalgar Street next Saturday for Nelson Arts Festival, and we’re joining in the fun!
On Saturday 24 October, pop into the Museum for creative workshops, a live dance performance, henna and plenty of colourful fun for the whole whānau. We’ll stay open until 6pm.
WHAT’S ON
10.30–11.30am | Festival-inspired drop-in craft workshop
12–1.30pm | Sri Lankan mask making
3pm | Saree dance performance
3–4pm | Henna sessions
All afternoon | Explore Unravelling the Saree: Beyond the Fold and Our Vision: Rangatahi, Imagining the Future, Shaping Tomorrow.
Whether you’re heading along to the Street Party or spending the day in town, pop in, get creative and join the celebrations!
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
🕥 Activities from 10.30am | Museum open until 6pm
📍 Nelson Provincial Museum, Trafalgar Street
🎟️ Koha welcome
Museum activities presented in collaboration with Cultural Conversations.
Get creative with a Sri Lankan mask making workshop at the Museum!
Drop in on Saturday 24 October for a colourful, hands-on workshop inspired by the rich traditions of Sri Lankan mask making.
No need to book, just pop in, get creative and make your own colourful mask to wear as you join in the festivities!
Saturday 24 October | 12pm–1.30pm
Nelson Provincial Museum
Koha welcome
This workshop is part of Nelson Arts Festival’s Big Spring Street Party, bringing a wonderful celebration of music, dance, creativity and culture to Trafalgar Street!
After your workshop, head out to enjoy the festivities, including Sarees on the Street at 2pm, featuring a colourful dance performance.
We’ll have plenty happening at the Museum throughout the day, with activities inspired by Unravelling the Saree: Beyond the Fold, and we’re staying open until 6pm!
Check out the full programme: https://nelsonartsfestival.nz/event/the-big-swing-street-party/
Museum activities presented in collaboration with Cultural Conversations
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