# Events & Things To Do In Nelson, Nelson on 6th June 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nelson, Nelson on 6th June 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 6th June 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: Alexandr Misko in Nelson NZ at Nelson Centre for Musical Arts
  - **Description**: This international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to New Zealand shores for the very first time! Hailed as “the future of guitar”, Misko is a globally renowned virtuoso known for his jaw-dropping technique, emotional depth, and genr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/alexandr-misko-in-nelson-nz-at-nelson-centre-for-musical-arts/200029960414539
  - **Venue**: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, concerts
- **Event Name**: Make It at the Cathedral - FREE EVENT
  - **Description**: Let your creativity flow in the awesomeness of Nelson Cathedral.

Surrounded by the rich, neo-classical sounds of Nile Street Project and guided by Creative Arts Therapist Lynda Jessen-Tye, this immersive, large-scale creative experience invites you to pa
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/make-it-at-the-cathedral-free-event/200029960404221
  - **Venue**: Nelson Cathedral
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  - **Categories**: art, performances, workshops, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Paint Like A Pro! (The Wham Bam of Painting)
  - **Description**: Led by Larisse Hall

Learn the fundamentals of painting in this fun 'Wham Bam' painting class!

Using easy composition techniques students will develop subject matter into a still life they are proud to take home.

Using the traditional artist's aids of c
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/paint-like-a-pro-the-wham-bam-of-painting/200029960414339
  - **Venue**: The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Event Name**: Clay for Breakfast - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Led by Myriam Goos.

In this relaxed and fun handbuilding workshop, you will make your own ceramic breakfast set — a mug, bowl and spoon — using the pinch technique.

You’ll learn how to shape clay by hand and turn a simple lump into functional pieces. Yo
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/clay-for-breakfast-sold-out/200029960417048
  - **Venue**: Claybound Studio, Nelson
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Fundraising Ceilidh Dance Party
  - **Description**: Updated: New dates confirmed due a clash! Mark your calendars folks, we’re running a fundraising Ceilidh Dance Party for the Community Centre on Saturday the 6th of June. Please come along and bring your friends & whānau! We’ll have an evening of fun,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:15 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/fundraising-ceilidh-dance-party/200029960390329
  - **Venue**: 2 Totara Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, charities, parties, music, calendar
- **Event Name**: Coiled Harakeke Basketry
  - **Description**: Led by Emily Osbourne .

Learn how to harvest, care and prepare harakeke to be used as the main material for our baskets. Then you will be guided through the process of making a small (but useful!) basket from the initial starting knot to finishing the to
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/coiled-harakeke-basketry/200029960422214
  - **Venue**: NMIT
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Simple Books & Bindings
  - **Description**: Led by Ronnie Martin.

In this workshop you will learn some easy techniques to create small books which are ideal for journals, artist books, or as gifts.

We will cover several different styles from folded books, through to simple stitched samples. These
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/simple-books-and-bindings/200029960416948
  - **Venue**: NMIT
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  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Cold Process Soap Making - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Led by Stacey Hickey.

A beginner's guide to cold process soap making has been created in a workbook format with written and visual photos, detailing the history of soap making, relevant safety information, recipes, and essential tips for novice soap make
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/cold-process-soap-making-sold-out/200029960418857
  - **Venue**: NMIT
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Light & Ink Lantern Making & Calligraphy
  - **Description**: Led by Jingjing Jackson

Spend a gentle half-day immersed in the quiet dialogue between hand, heart, and light.

Begin by shaping your own lantern—folding, forming, and bringing it to life—then let ink guide you as you explore both Chinese brush calligrap
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/light-and-ink-lantern-making-and-calligraphy/200029930158148
  - **Venue**: Cultural Conversations Nelson
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Event Name**: Brooches, Beads & Body Adornment from NZ Fibre
  - **Description**: Led by Colleen Plank.

Discover wool as a material for modern adornment in this enjoyable hands-on experience. Using New Zealand wool, you will create a selection of wearable pieces including brooches and beads, shaped through simple forming and moulding
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/brooches-beads-and-body-adornment-from-nz-fibre/200029960422716
  - **Venue**: NMIT
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art
- **Event Name**: whenua placenta planting
  - **Description**: Unfortunately, we have to postpone the Whenua placenta planting due to adverse weather conditions. Please note the new date next year, 6th June 2025
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/whenua-placenta-planting/200029855144704
  - **Venue**: Botanical Gardens Milton Street 
centre of New Zealand, Nelson City, New Zealand
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## 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:** Alexandr Misko in Nelson NZ at Nelson Centre for Musical Arts (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:30 am at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts), Make It at the Cathedral - FREE EVENT (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 am at Nelson Cathedral), Paint Like A Pro! (The Wham Bam of Painting) (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū), Clay for Breakfast - SOLD OUT (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm at Claybound Studio, Nelson), Fundraising Ceilidh Dance Party (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:15 am at 2 Totara Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010).
- **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 Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson Cathedral, The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nelson include Alexandr Misko, Make It Nelson, Victory Community Centre.
- **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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