What’s Happening in Nelson

Spring is in the air and Nelson Arts Festival is about to take over Whakatū, with Labour Weekend packed with theatre, live music, books, dance, film, art, free events and…

Talofa ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orāna, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Fakatalofa atu, Noa’ia ‘e mauri, Ni sa bula Vinaka, Kam na mauri, Tēnā koutou kātoa and warm Pacific…

After four successful years building the New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo in Rotorua, we are bringing the experience to the top of the South Island. The first Nelson…

Our city centre, free family day of fun is Saturday 24th October. This vibrant block party will be bringing the heart of the city to life with a mix of…

The school holidays are here! And we have Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom, Forgotten Island, The Last Whale Singer AND Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie all screening…

Bridge Street is getting a splash of colour this school holidays with free face painting (and balloon twisting) for the kids while the whanau make the most of the break…

🏌️‍♂️ Junior Golf Academy is Back for Term 4! ⛳ Looking for a fun, active after-school activity for your primary schooler? Registration is now open for the Nick Loach Junior…

Nelson Clay Week attracts hundreds of potters and ceramicists to Nelson for a series of exhibitions, workshops and events, to exchange techniques and ideas, and to show their work. As…

This spring, Nelson will celebrate a momentous milestone with our sister city, Miyazu, marking 50 years of friendship, cultural exchange and connection between the two cities. Miyazu is Nelson’s longest-standing…

BE PART OF OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION With less than two weeks to go, our 125th Anniversary Celebration Concert is filling quickly, and we expect this very special evening to…