Become a Friend of Nelson Arts Festival
Introducing our Festival Whānau of Friends Nelson Arts Festival has been bringing together artists, audiences and arts experiences in Whakatū for more than three decades. As a not-for-profit, we rely…
Two concerts in two days: flute, piano, oboe & strings: NCMA
Come for Bridget Douglas. Come back for Wilma Smith. Bridget Douglas and Michael Tsalka perform on Sunday afternoon. Cane & Horsehair follows on Monday evening. Both concerts are coming up…
Nelson Clay Week Returns to Celebrate Aotearoa’s Thriving Ceramics Community
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…
Cherry Blossom Festival – This Weekend
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…
Celebrate 125 Years of Music Making at NCMA
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…
Lucky winner of our Ultimate Nelson Arts Weekend for two
We have a winner! From over 1,600 nationwide entries, we drew one very lucky winner of our Ultimate Nelson Arts Weekend for two. We’ve been running this competition as part…
Busy week for us in the shop! DS Auto
Busy week for us in the shop! Our doors are always open for a look around. https://www.dsauto.co.nz/workshop-wof Click here to find out more...
What was the very first movie you saw at State Cinemas Nelson?
WE LOVE HEARING YOUR MOVIE MEMORIES! What was the very first movie you saw at State Cinemas Nelson? Let us know in the comments and you'll go in the draw…
Wine Nelson Tasting Event 2026
Join the winemakers of Nelson Tasman at their annual wine tasting event! Be the first to try new release, hand-crafted wines from award-winning local wineries, paired with delicious delicacies and…
Free native plants these school holidays: Nelson City Council
🌿Free native plants these school holidays 🌿 Nelson Nature and Brook Waimārama Sanctuary are teaming up to give away free native plants to help grow habitat for native wildlife across…