# Events & Things To Do In Nelson, Nelson on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: Shared Communities Pop-Up Multicultural Market
  - **Description**: Join us for a vibrant afternoon and evening of culture, community, and connection in the heart of the city!
We are excited to invite you to the Shared Communities Pop-Up Multicultural Market, taking place on Saturday, 2 May, as part of the Tuku-26 Closing
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/shared-communities-pop-up-multicultural-market/200029950812816
  - **Venue**: Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson NZ
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  - **Categories**: pop-ups, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour
  - **Description**: Get ready, New Zealand—Rock Tenors are back with a brand new, anthem loaded rock experience - a nationwide eruption of power, nostalgia and 'ROCK'manship!

The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle celebration of the greatest rock hits of all time, del
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/rock-tenors-anthems-reloaded-tour/200029160353040
  - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art
- **Event Name**: Music Mix 1 - The Nelson Colleges Combined Jazz Band
  - **Description**: Music Mix is back for 2026 as part of NZ Music Month.

These FREE to attend events are part of our commitment to bringing a range of accessible experiences to the Nelson community to enjoy. 

First up we have the Nelson Colleges Big Band, which is a combi
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/music-mix-1-the-nelson-colleges-combined-jazz-band/200029960403817
  - **Venue**: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Motupipi School Fun Trail Run 2026 (fundraiser)
  - **Description**: Motupipi School Fun Trail Run - Sunday 3rd May, 2026 
(Rain postponement date: Sunday 17th May)

Get ready to lace up for the Motupipi School Fun Run, a one-of-a-kind course that showcases the very best of our backyard.

Starting right at Motupipi School,
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/motupipi-school-fun-trail-run-2026-fundraiser/200029914290048
  - **Venue**: Motupipi School
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, nonprofit, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: DJ Tunesifter - 3hr Live Dub Set
  - **Description**: Fresh off support for Marchfest and Ladi6, DJ Tunesifter returns to RED16, giving the live stem dub treatment for 3 hours. Expect to hear classics and lesser-known tunes spanning Funk, Latin, Disco, House, Reggae, Dancehall, Rocksteady & Electronica b
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/dj-tunesifter-3hr-live-dub-set/200029960414639
  - **Venue**: Red16
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Monthly Latin Social and Rueda (Salsa and Bachata) + Bachata Rueda class
  - **Description**: 🌟 Monthly Latin Dance Social – Salsa & Bachata + Bachate Rueda class 🌟

We’re excited to launch a monthly social dance at the beginning of each month – a space to connect, learn, and just enjoy dancing together.

📅 First Event: Saturday, 2nd May
⏰ Tim
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/monthly-latin-social-and-rueda-salsa-and-bachata-bachata-rueda-class/200029916820922
  - **Venue**: 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: workshops, dance, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jazz Embassy Live at The Barn
  - **Description**: An amalgamation of some of Nelsons finest jazz musicians, Jazz Embassy rips through a range of standards inspired from the cool sounds of the '50's and '60's. Listen or bop to the tunes of Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Roy Hargrove and Clifford Brown plus a h
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/jazz-embassy-live-at-the-barn/200029861778013
  - **Venue**: The Honest Lawyer
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: MONUMENTAL
  - **Description**: Monumental music for Choir and Organ
An experience not to be missed.

Chroma Chamber Choir with Nelson Cathedral Organist Paul Chan - conducted by Pete Rainey.

This will be Pete's farewell concert as he is stepping back from conducting for a while.

Don'
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/monumental/200029960412628
  - **Venue**: Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: Haewai Collective: 60’s/70’s Folk & Beyond
  - **Description**: Janine Mitchell is a singer-songwriter from Wellington who performs heartfelt songs, both originals and covers, in the 60’s/70’s folk genre. With her guitar and fine lyrical vocals, she sings about environmental and social issues that are close to her hea
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/haewai-collective-60’s-70’s-folk-and-beyond/200029960405027
  - **Venue**: 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: sauerkraut fermentation class & coffee
  - **Description**: just a casual light hearted session, chopping cabbage, squishing cabbage and getting into jars in order to ferment back at home. 

will take as long as it takes  - likely an hr max of  making sauerkraut and hang around after to continue our conversations
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/sauerkraut-fermentation-class-and-coffee/200029948266421
  - **Venue**: 25 Hill Street North, Richmond
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  - **Categories**: Workshops

## Trending Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Nelson
  - **Description**: Marlon Williams has today announced a very significant tour. It’s one that is truly for fans, and one that also marks a temporary departure from the stage for Marlon himself. 

After an intensive time making latest album Te Whare Tīwekaweka and over two y
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre
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- **Event Name**: Salmonella Dub LIVE introducing Whirimako Black & Nino Birch in DubnBass
  - **Description**: Salmonella Dub circa 1993 Live band kick off the band 17 album remastered back cat rollout + Salmonella Dub SoundSystem ft. Mighty AsterixAbout this EventKia ora!
  - **Venue**: Playhouse Cafe Theatre
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- **Event Name**: NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO
  - **Description**: Nelson, something new is coming.

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 edition of the Expo will take place from 16
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre
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- **Event Name**: Kaiteriteri Gold 2026
  - **Description**: Having received rave reviews from participants over the last few years, come and join us on Kings Birthday weekend to take in all that the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park has to offer.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best or just out to enjoy the fun
  - **Venue**: Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
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- **Event Name**: Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival 2026 (City Centre)
  - **Description**: Te Ramaroa is a free, immersive biennial light festival that transforms Nelson into a vibrant canvas of illuminated art over five mid-winter nights.
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Sq, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Blessing of the Fleet 2026
  - **Description**: The Blessing of the Fleet honours our sea-going whanau, past and present.

Friday 8th May: Fireworks Display (Tahunanui Beach)
Saturday 9th May: Blessing of the Fleet Community Day (Seafarers Memorial Pier)

The Blessing starts at 1.00pm.

Witness the Ves
  - **Venue**: Seafarers Memorial Wharf
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- **Event Name**: THE UNDERGROUND – BACK AT THE BOATHOUSE
  - **Description**: The Underground return to The Boathouse Nelson with their no frills, in yer face, hows ya father blend of high energy Britrock bangers from across the ages.

Expect classics from The Jam, The Who, The Cure, The Police, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, The S
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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- **Event Name**: Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025
  - **Description**: 132nd NELSON A&P SHOW
Friday 20 Nov: 2pm-5pm (beginning of Equestrian & Woodchopping Programmes - free entry).

Saturday 21 Nov: 9am-4pm & Sunday 22 Nov: 9am-4pm (Full Show Programme - see ticket prices below).

Entering the Show Competitions?
  - **Venue**: The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show
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- **Event Name**: ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Theatre Royal Nelson
  - **Description**: NZ’s Award-Winning Hit Tribute Show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” Returns to Theatre Royal Nelson, Saturday 23rd May, 2026!

Back by popular demand for an encore performance! After a string of sold-out shows across the country, Elton John vs. Billy Joel ret
  - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Shared Communities Pop-Up Multicultural Market (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:30 am at Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson NZ), Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 am at Theatre Royal Nelson), Music Mix 1 - The Nelson Colleges Combined Jazz Band (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 am at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts), Motupipi School Fun Trail Run 2026 (fundraiser) (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 pm at Motupipi School), DJ Tunesifter - 3hr Live Dub Set (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Red16).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Nelson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Nelson include Upper Trafalgar Street, Nelson NZ, Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nelson include Multicultural Nelson Tasman Inc, Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson City Presents.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Nelson.

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