# Events & Things To Do In Nelson, Nelson on 23rd May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 23rd 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 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Nelson - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/elton-john-vs-billy-joel-theatre-royal-nelson/200029781102830 - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xNWMwOTJkYWE5YWRkOWVjMTA0ZmFkOWFiOTYyYmNlMTI0OTFlNzJlZGExMzJiZGY4MGRiZDQ1ZjFkYjk1ZGFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQzNTM5NQ.avif - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment, performances, live-music - **Event Name**: CELTIC CÈILIDH - **Description**: 2026 CELTIC PIPE BAND FUNDRAISER! The ultimate Scottish gathering with music, dancing, and good times! Immerse yourself in the gathering of vibrant Scottish Dancing and Music! Enjoy captivating performances by our talented CPB members at the Broadgreen I - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 68 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/celtic-cÈilidh/200029960404524 - **Venue**: Broadgreen Intermediate School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mMGRhNTBkMjNlODlmMjZlYTgwODgyMmUzZDYwNGIzYTMwYTcxNmQ2ZTJmNGE4YjdlOTIxNGEzM2Q4ODg4M2I1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzQyODljOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjA2NA.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, kids - **Event Name**: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Nelson: Fun for All Ages! - **Description**: Experience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Where You Become the Star of the Show! As seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to your area. Get - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/hilarious-comedy-hypnosis-show-in-nelson-fun-for-all-ages/200029925510012 - **Venue**: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jNzNiYTgwYmFmMjJhNTY0ZDYyNjEwZjU1OTAwZGZjNWE0YWY5MGQ4Zjk2N2I3Njg1OGQyMzRkYzE4NWNhNDcyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E4MjEyNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg3Nzk3Mg.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: NZ Music Month: Bel Canto All‑Girls & Nelson Colleges Combined Choirs - **Description**: Celebrating Nelson’s own musicians As part of NZ Music Month—Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa, Bel Canto All-Girls and Nelson Colleges Combined Choirs will perform at Elma Turner Library. Enjoy the uplifting sound of Bel Canto All-Girls and the Nelson College - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nz-music-month-bel-canto-all‑girls-and-nelson-colleges-combined-choirs/200029960417752 - **Venue**: 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMjFlMTA3YmExYzZmMGIyMjk2NzNlOWE4OTVjYjJiM2QzZWFiYWUxYzk5MjUyYmM4ZTRhMTdiY2U4YzBjZDUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y5YzIxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQ0NjE1Mg.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Nelson District Kennel Association - 1 day Novice Scent Trial plus 1 Advance Exterior Search - **Description**: 5 Novice searches, 1 Advanced Exterior Search Entries open 1st April 2026, Entries close 24 April 2026 Entries via - https://makesscents.live/ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nelson-district-kennel-association-1-day-novice-scent-trial-plus-1-advance-exterior-search/200029954025706 - **Venue**: The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ZDU1YjQ5NDJiNmI3YmQxNjJhMWUxZjJlYTAzODhjN2Y0ZDgwY2FkMGRlNGExY2FkY2U4NDFmNmVkNDgxMGM1LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjQwLWRjYmRjMmJmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2NzIzMjYx.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:** ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Theatre Royal Nelson (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am at Theatre Royal Nelson), CELTIC CÈILIDH (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Broadgreen Intermediate School), Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Nelson: Fun for All Ages! (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts), NZ Music Month: Bel Canto All‑Girls & Nelson Colleges Combined Choirs (Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 am at 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Nelson District Kennel Association - 1 day Novice Scent Trial plus 1 Advance Exterior Search (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show). - **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 Theatre Royal Nelson, Broadgreen Intermediate School, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nelson include Elton John vs. Billy Joel Tribute, Celtic Pipe Band Inc., Chinese Hypnotist. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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