Nelson Jazz launches New Winter Festival
Nelson Jazz Festival is returning, and it has some sizzling events to lift our winter spirits. For the first time, the festival has moved to winter, and will draw people…
Sonar Flare To Headline NZ Cider Festival 2026
The New Zealand Cider Festival returns to Founders Heritage Park on Saturday 14 November, bringing together the very best of New Zealand cider, live music, local food, and family-friendly entertainment…
Week 9: Where’s Purple Man? Guess & WIN in Nelson!
Purple Man is back exploring Nelson City… and this week he’s found somewhere warm, welcoming, and full of rich coffee aromas 💜 This Week’s Clue Purple Man was seen in…
This Friday, Nelson comes alive – Bayleys Te Ramaroa – Nelson Light Festival 2026
For five winter nights, Bayleys Te Ramaroa will transform our city with light, music, performances, food and unforgettable experiences. But this festival has always been about something bigger than that.…
Nelson Arts Festival announces international Circus show Machine De Cirque.
Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company from Quebec, Machine De Cirque will bring its celebrated production to Whakatū Nelson in October 2026, making it the only opportunity to see the show…
Palazzo Motor Lodge Named Among the Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide
🏆 WE'RE CELEBRATING! 🏆 Palazzo Motor Lodge Named Among the Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide What an amazing way to celebrate 2026! We are absolutely delighted to share that Palazzo…
Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki Festival 2026
Nelson City Council is hosting, Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki Festival in collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui 📍 Saxton Stadium 📆 Friday 10th July 2026 🕛️…
Week 8: Where’s Purple Man? Guess & WIN in Nelson!
Purple Man is back exploring Nelson City… and this week things are looking naturally sweet 💜 This Week’s Clue Purple Man was seen somewhere known for premium New Zealand mānuka…
Introducing the Burger Passport
New for 2026: the Burger Nelson Tasman Passport — your official guide to eating your way around the region. Every burger you try earns you a sticker, and collect six stickers to…
How a Small Nelson Festival Keeps Punching Above Its Weight — and Why Artists Get In Behind It
While festivals across Aotearoa scale back or disappear, one regional event in Whakatū Nelson is doing the opposite. This July, Bayleys Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival will transform the city…