# Events & Things To Do In Nelson, Nelson on 12th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: Paint and Wine Night in Napier - Mother's Tulips - **Description**: The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece! Join us for a creative night of drinking 🍷 and painting 🎨 in the heart of Nelson! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices fl - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/paint-and-wine-night-in-napier-mothers-tulips/200029954027414 - **Venue**: Eddyline Pizzeria Brewpub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85NTk2YTQ3NjA4YjQwNGQzOWU4NDQ5ODA3MDlkOTFiNzYxNWQ0YjZlN2FjYWZhZTdlOTgyZmVlYjRlMThjMjgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDMtZGNhN2RkZjQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYzNTAxNzM.avif - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops, Meetups - **Event Name**: Bingo Night at Sprig + Fern Milton Street! - **Description**: Tuesday bingo night at Sprig + Fern Milton Street, fundraising for Nelson Tasman Hospice during Hands Up for Hospice. Lots of great raffle prizes! Come along – starts at 7pm Bingo is $5 per sheet (participants can buy multiple sheets per round) Bookings - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/bingo-night-at-sprig-fern-milton-street/200029960412931 - **Venue**: Sprig + Fern Milton Street - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83ZTQzYWNhODA3NDU3YmFhN2EwNjBlNzc4NzYxY2M4MDFiYTU2YTk0MTcwZTU5N2ZjYzE3Yzc1MmFkNWRlZTNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjEzMQ.avif - **Categories**: bingo, nonprofit, charities - **Event Name**: Marketing Foundations Course - **Description**: Presenter: Karenna Wood, Elevate Consultancy. Course Description Marketing Foundations equips small to medium sized business owners with the essential marketing knowledge and skills necessary for setting a strong foundation for future success. The cours - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 11:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/marketing-foundations-course/200029675838758 - **Venue**: Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80MjczODk3MWZlZGExOGQ0Mjg4NmEyNDMyZGE5NTM4ZjA1MGYyMzU2YTk3M2ExZjFiNjI4NWMwOTMwMjgwYmU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ViZWNlZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE0Mjc4OQ.avif - **Categories**: workshops, business - **Event Name**: Parent Support Group - Nelson - **Description**: Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodivergent child, or a child with health impairments. Parent to Parent hosts regular Parent Support Groups in Nelson to support carers a - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 12:30 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 01:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/parent-support-group-nelson/200029960415341 - **Venue**: The Buzz Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84NTI5MWY2OTFmZTdkOGE1NTI5NWMxNDgxMWNjODIwNGY0Yzg2ZjU4Y2RjMDc3ZGNjYmQyZjIyNWM3Yzg2MzlmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmY2EwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjE0MQ.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Kids, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Nelson: See It / Try It at the 3M Safety Roadshow - **Description**: 🚧 See it. Try it. Experience smarter protection in person. 🎧 The 3M Safety Roadshow is coming to NZ Safety Blackwoods Trade Centres nationwide. Join us for a hands-on event featuring 3M PPE solutions built for smarter protection, better communication, a - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nelson-see-it-try-it-at-the-3m-safety-roadshow/200029960414439 - **Venue**: Saxton Rd, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84ZDIyYmNhNTJjMmE1MjBhN2RhZDU4ZWQ1NzkyYjE0M2NiZDMxNWQyZDNmMTBhOTEyNzVhNjFlOWQ3OTZiYTkzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2UxMDUxZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjEzOQ.avif - **Event Name**: Medtech AI - Hands On Educational Lab (Nelson) - **Description**: Master Medtech AI in person at hands-on educational labs across New Zealand. Test on real devices, build confidence. Book a session today!About this EventHealthcare is evolving, and so is the way clinicians work. Medtech - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/medtech-ai-hands-on-educational-lab-nelson/100001985688426537 - **Venue**: Nelson Bays Primary Health - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hYWU0ODBlMmVkNDFlZmM2ZGIyYWIyZjVjZjM1MjgyYTg5ZmU0NDMwNjg0N2E3ZWRhY2EzYWRlMTljZmVlYjk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE5MTk1Zi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2OTIxNTk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar - **Event Name**: 3-Hour Womblifting Immersion | Nervous System Reset & Womb Healing (Nelson) - **Description**: The womb holds memory, emotion, and power. This sacred immersion supports deep release, healing, and nervous system reset.About this EventThe JourneyThe Womb is the seat of our cre - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/3-hour-womblifting-immersion-|-nervous-system-reset-and-womb-healing-nelson/100001986757424940 - **Venue**: Nelson, NZ – Private Healing Sanctuary (Exact location shared with guests 48 hours prior to immersion) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lNjhlOGU0NzYzM2ZhNjRjZWM0YTIzOTI2NWE5YzQxYTlmZDg5NGMzNjk4NGE0NTQ3ZDI3MWNjYmViMTY2YjQxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDUxMi1kY2YyZGZkNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4ODU1NDc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: Designing Governance Structures for the Future across Te Tauihu - **Description**: NEW DATE - 12 MAY Designing Governance Structures for the Future across Te Tauihu. Book your place. https://kotuitui.org/event/new-date-12-may-designing-governance-structures-for-the-future/ @followers - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 05:00 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/designing-governance-structures-for-the-future-across-te-tauihu/200029960415843 - **Venue**: Nelson Tasman Hospice - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iNGIxNWY0NzRkODUwMzdhZmJiYjJiZTIzMzQ3NmYwNTUxYmIwMGI1YzhlZWQ5MzUyNjBkZmQ3Njc5NzRlMzIxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDUxMi1kY2RiZGNkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjE0MQ.avif - **Event Name**: Wellby Talking Cafe, Richmond Library - **Description**: Talking Cafés across Nelson Tasman are about meeting people and learning more about your community. Everyone is welcome. No cost to join and no need to register. Just turn up! To find out more, follow the Wellby Facebook page, see the website https://www. - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 03:30 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/wellby-talking-cafe-richmond-library/200029954029319 - **Venue**: Tasman District Libraries - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mMTNiMzMzMDRjNDlhNDcxM2U3NDgzNTM0NTcwZGQ1MGYwNDNlZTU2MGEzMmYwYzMyOTY0YjI1OTJlZjViODM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQxNS1kYzk2NzU4YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjM1MDE3OA.avif - **Categories**: Meetups ## 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e832ce6156e2abf064e2f2fe080f9ed362c4fa5c8587aa836d17521baf8177b1-rimg-w1200-h628-dc111815-gmir?v=1776085655 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d1cd618f14f47a858c51e20c226550c8f2f463674bed28c0366bf8bcc3978366-rimg-w1200-h629-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1776348340 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d4064d10458335879db0734dc1a58e396b29b1ffa16a3954cc4fb3ccffc24252-rimg-w820-h360-dc020202-gmir?v=1776385692 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b343a28154bd7dc02599987b59d87ff61b9ca3286a395329ca33d69bb6af3925-rimg-w1200-h800-dc5c625f-gmir?v=1776258622 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/87171abbd5bd97a6e1df6e1e9bdc19bca8d8a0766c9a8f30184c5c4381ee944f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc060304-gmir?v=1776406562 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3215412206140948e2685cabc3d5bfbb6970f356795b2101a1ab9a7619f4494b-rimg-w1200-h628-dc3b3c5b-gmir?v=1776408611 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f705e78eaf8e5a16d173d4cc04cec75a63d991b9413e74c1254755c3b486a440-rimg-w720-h1040-dc030303-gmir?v=1776354013 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ad3f51c46462f0df19b56c53759ed96b1d35c6474b1aca03da55881d0a8309ec-rimg-w1200-h676-dc786245-gmir?v=1776418252 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/15c092daa9add9ec104fad9ab962bce12491e72eda132bdf80dbd45f1db95dad-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir?v=1776435395 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Nelson? - **A:** Paint and Wine Night in Napier - Mother's Tulips (Tue May 12 2026 at 08:30 am at Eddyline Pizzeria Brewpub), Bingo Night at Sprig + Fern Milton Street! (Tue May 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Sprig + Fern Milton Street), Marketing Foundations Course (Tue May 12 2026 at 11:00 pm at Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Parent Support Group - Nelson (Tue May 12 2026 at 12:30 am at The Buzz Nelson), Nelson: See It / Try It at the 3M Safety Roadshow (Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 pm at Saxton Rd, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Nelson? - **A:** Medtech AI - Hands On Educational Lab (Nelson) (Tue May 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Nelson Bays Primary Health), 3-Hour Womblifting Immersion | Nervous System Reset & Womb Healing (Nelson) (Tue May 12 2026 at 01:00 pm at Nelson, NZ – Private Healing Sanctuary (Exact location shared with guests 48 hours prior to immersion)). - **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 Eddyline Pizzeria Brewpub, Sprig + Fern Milton Street, Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nelson include Paintvine, Nelson Tasman Hospice, Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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