# Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs in Nelson, NE 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best Christmas markets in Nelson, Nelson during 2026. Shop handmade gifts, holiday crafts, festive treats, artisan goods, and seasonal decorations while enjoying Christmas fairs, holiday markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly festivities.
- **Category**: Christmas Markets & Fairs
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Celebrate the festive season at the best Christmas markets in Nelson. Explore holiday markets, Christmas fairs, artisan craft shows, seasonal shopping events, Christmas villages, festive food stalls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're searching for unique handmade gifts, holiday decorations, or festive experiences, discover the top Christmas markets and holiday fairs happening across Nelson in [YEAR].

## Christmas Markets & Fairs Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: The Great Christmas Market 2026
  - **Description**: Set in the gorgeous surrounds of Founders Heritage Park. The Great Christmas Market will feature 100+ of the region’s finest boutique makers and creatives, with stalls inside the Energy Centre, The Granary and throughout the outdoor areas. You’ll find ple
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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- **Event Name**: Pretty Crafty Christmas Market
  - **Description**: 🎄 PRETTY CRAFTY MARKET | CHRISTMAS EDITION 🎄

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support local makers at the Pretty Crafty Market!

Join us at Richmond Town Hall on Sunday 8 November, where you'll find a lovely selection of handmade gifts, tr
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/pretty-crafty-christmas-market/200030742027231
  - **Venue**: Richmond Town Hall
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## Trending Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Nelson / Tasman
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! ✨🎪

🎉 Celebrating 12 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! 🎉

New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited!

We’re bringing grassroots charm
  - **Venue**: Richmond Park Raceway
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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**: REGENERATE  NZ TOUR (NELSON)
  - **Description**: ReGenerate – 30 Year Anniversary NZ Tour

After three decades of making music, DJing and pushing Aotearoa’s bass culture forward, The Nomad returns to the road this October, November and early December for his national ReGenerate – 30 Year Anniversary NZ
  - **Venue**: DeVille
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- **Event Name**: Paint & Sip - October
  - **Description**: Relax with a drink, grazing platters and paint away at Fanny's Pub. Limited spots available. All skill levels welcome!About this EventBack by popular demand. Paint & Sip is returning to Fanny’s.
  - **Venue**: Fanny's Nelson
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- **Event Name**: Bathurst 2 hour 2026! 🤩
  - **Description**: 🏁 BATHURST 2 HOUR TEAMS ENDURANCE 🏁

The spirit of Bathurst comes to Nelson this October!

Gather your team and take on two hours of endurance racing under lights at Pro Karts Nelson. Inspired by Australia's most iconic motorsport weekend, this event comb
  - **Venue**: Pro Karts - Nelson Fun Park
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- **Event Name**: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – LIVE AT NEUDORF
  - **Description**: DOORS OPEN 12PM, SHOW STARTS 2PM

Wellington’s The Phoenix Foundation have released numerous EPs/singles and seven albums. Their eighth is on the way! 

Be one of the first to hear new music from this iconic Aotearoa band who have toured the world, scored
  - **Venue**: Neudorf Vineyard, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Machine de Cirque
  - **Description**: Nelson Arts Festival exclusive.

This October, internationally acclaimed circus company Machine de Cirque will bring their extraordinary show to Whakatū Nelson for a strictly limited season at Trafalgar Centre. 

Having performed more than 700 shows acros
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Venues
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- **Event Name**: Edridge Contracting Teetotal Traverse 2026
  - **Description**: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗻/𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!
Set in St Arnaud- Lake Rotoiti’s stunning little-known Teetotal-Big Bush Conservation Area, event organiser 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝟰𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 presents three distances at the 𝗘𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 on Sun
  - **Venue**: Alpine Lodge
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- **Event Name**: Strange Behaviour: Nathan Haines
  - **Description**: We’re super excited to welcome a true icon of music in Aotearoa to Whakatū Nelson this October, with squire for hire, Nathan Haines joining us for a live/DJ hybrid set at DevIlle. 

Nathan needs little introduction, a heavyweight jazz musician with a cont
  - **Venue**: DeVille
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson?
  - **A:** The Great Christmas Market 2026 (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 09:00 am at 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Pretty Crafty Christmas Market (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Richmond Town Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas Markets & Fairs 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 Christmas Markets & Fairs 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 Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson include 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 7010, Richmond Town Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson include The Great Christmas Market, Pretty Crafty Market.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas Markets & Fairs events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas Markets & Fairs 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 Christmas Markets & Fairs events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas Markets & Fairs category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas Markets & Fairs events are listed in Nelson.

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