# Events & Things To Do In Nelson, Nelson on 17th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 17th 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 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: Jasmine Jessen with Sarah Watkins - **Description**: Nelson-raised soprano Jasmine Jessen returns home for a special concert at the NCMA, joined by pianist Sarah Watkins. The programme offers a rich journey through art song and opera, from the lush romanticism of Rachmaninoff to Benjamin Britten’s song cycl - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/jasmine-jessen-with-sarah-watkins/200029960405930 - **Venue**: 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yOTBmMmY4OTZlZWJjODkxYTc5YThhNzUwMzFhOTBhNDc4Mjk0YjliZDJlNTE5ZmIxYzE4ZWRlNGQyNzE2NDUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzQ3NGE1MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjA2OQ.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Concerts, Festivals, Contests, performances - **Event Name**: Sunday Morning Dance - **Description**: 🌟 Sunday Morning Dance: A Sanctuary for Your Soul 🌟 Let your Sunday morning become a refuge for your soul through the magic of dance! 🌀 Join us for an uplifting experience with inspiring music, a warm community vibe, and skillful facilitation. ✨What to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 02:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/sunday-morning-dance/200029675839001 - **Venue**: Hampden St School Hall, Ngatiawa St, Nelson City, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80NjNlNTM3M2MwMDJjM2RhMTg0YWMyNmQ5MWQ0ZTBlN2Q5MjY4ODExNTc0MmI3N2ZhNWYzMzZiZmViNjE2MDQwLXJpbWctdzcwMC1oMTAxMi1kYzE3MTcxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE3NjQwNg.avif - **Event Name**: One Day Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat - **Description**: Silence creates the ideal conditions for Self-remembrance, deep rest and rejuvenation - Connect with the joy and simplicity of Being.About this EventSuch a gift to spend a day in silence and reconnect with our hearts. We' - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/one-day-silent-yoga-and-meditation-retreat/100001986748282595 - **Venue**: Fairfield House, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82MmRiMjUyNDY5YmNiMzgyMTExMTY3ZDk3YmVkYTJiOTI2Mzg1NTc2YWU2ZmU1ZDY0ODViMTJhZWZmZGU4ODczLXJpbWctdzc1MC1oMzgzLWRjOTI4ZThmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTg4NTU1Mw.avif - **Price**: NZD 117 - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: AGM + Prizegiving - **Description**: Let's celebrate all our swimmers! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/agm-prizegiving/200029299035924 - **Venue**: Motueka Public Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hNGZiMGFjYTRhODMyNzcwMWI2YWM5NTU1YWZkOGUwNzE1ZGVkYmExNzNkZDJkOWVmODNjNDg2ZmZmYmZjNzM2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzE2MTcxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjM4MjgyNQ.avif ## 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:** Jasmine Jessen with Sarah Watkins (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 am at 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Sunday Morning Dance (Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 am at Hampden St School Hall, Ngatiawa St, Nelson City, New Zealand 7010), One Day Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 am at Fairfield House, Nelson), AGM + Prizegiving (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 am at Motueka Public Library). - **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 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010, Hampden St School Hall, Ngatiawa St, Nelson City, New Zealand 7010, Fairfield House, Nelson. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nelson? - **A:** Prices for events in Nelson range from NZD 117 to NZD 117. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nelson include Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Open Floor with Hester Phillips, Kalyan Yoga. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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