

# Things To Do in Nelson, NE | Events & Entertainment

- **Subtitle**: Discover things to do in Nelson, Nelson — events and entertainment for every taste, from shows and music to food and nightlife. Find what's on near you.
- **Category**: Entertainment
- **Display Name**: Entertainment events
- **Type**: category

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## About

<p>Make your life happening by enrolling to entertainment events in Nelson. Find a partner through a salsa night or take your partner to live in concerts by upcoming bands in your town. Get high while playing Beer Pong in a pub crawl or attending stand-up comedy events in Nelson. Shake your legs in the happy streets, zumba or dance workshops or go for a film screening in the nearby cafes or theaters.</p>
<p>Explore Entertainment Events in Nelson.</p>

## Entertainment Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SELLING FAST!)
  - **Description**: 🚨LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!🚨

More info &amp; tickets &gt;&gt;&gt; https://bit.ly/4pGwiQY

Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognized for his exceptional talent as a b
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 127
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/shaun-kirk-live-the-boathouse-nelson-nz-selling-fast/200030708617808
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, festivals, live-music
- **Event Name**: ONE NIGHT RANT - JAMES NOKISE
  - **Description**: A constant sellout hit – award-wnning
comedian and journalist, James Nokise,
has a brand new rant for 2026. With the
same targets; our unpopular politicians
– with their clumsy and cartoonish
shenanigans. With his deep-cutting,
jam-packed deconstructions
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/one-night-rant-james-nokise/200030630453027
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: New World Starlight Christmas Parade
  - **Description**: Parade starts at 7pm, with pre-entertainment from 5pm.  Santa's Grotto will be at House of Travel for those magical photos (koha towards the Motueka Aquatic Centre). Plus the Sturgeon Ferris Wheel and food carts along Wallace Street.  
Come along and chee
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 08:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/new-world-starlight-christmas-parade/200030752849948
  - **Venue**: 161 High St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: parades, christmas
- **Event Name**: Buzzz the Pantomime
  - **Description**: We can’t bee-lieve it… Buzzz the Pantomime is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

Spring has arrived, but something is badly wrong in the hive. The Queen Bee has vanished, and rumours are swirling faster than a wasp at a picnic. Could the wicked Bizzy Lizz
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/buzzz-the-pantomime/200030711872314
  - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Light & Shade
  - **Description**: Light and Shade - Music to bewitch the senses

3pm or 7pm

Chroma Chamber Choir, conducted by Rosemary Galton, presents a concert of a cappella choral music in the atmospheric setting of Nelson Cathedral. Including works by Tallis, Purcell, Bach, Bruckner
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/light-and-shade/200030859146923
  - **Venue**: Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Nelson
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: The Ultimate Xmas Party
  - **Description**: Forget the stress of organising your end of year function… we’ve done it for you.

The Ultimate Xmas Party at the Trafalgar Centre is set to be one of Nelson’s biggest and best Christmas celebrations, bringing together incredible food, top tier entertainm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 270
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/the-ultimate-xmas-party/200030332056457
  - **Venue**: 13 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, christmas, food-drinks, kids, boxing-day
- **Event Name**: Oasis Festival 2027
  - **Description**: Welcome everyone to the 4th edition of Oasis Festival!!

We are beyond excited to start unveiling our vision and share what we have in store for this year's gathering.

Oasis is a 4-day festival centred around music, art, community, and connection. A gath
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  - **Date**: Fri Feb 05 2027 at 07:00 pm – Mon Feb 08 2027 at 07:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/oasis-festival-2027/200030512109311
  - **Venue**: Oasis Festival NZ
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, health-wellness, dance, camping, music-festivals, dog
- **Event Name**: The Tempestuous ~ Penny Ashton & Shakespeare
  - **Description**: The Tempestuous: A Shrew’d New Comedy
by Will Shakespeare and Penny Ashton

Award Winning comedian Penny Ashton is back, and this time is skewering the Bard Himself. The brains behind Promise &amp; Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom and Austen Found, Ashton
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/the-tempestuous-~-penny-ashton-and-shakespeare/200030828372105
  - **Venue**: The Mussel Inn
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Valiant Pro: All Star Wrestling presented by Harcourts Nelson & Richmond
  - **Description**: Valiant Pro Presents: ALL STAR WRESTLING – Presented by Harcourts Nelson &amp; Richmond.

Location: Club Waimea
Date: 31st of October
Doors: 5PM | Bell time: 6PM
All ages welcome - under 18 year olds to be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian!

Live
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/valiant-pro-all-star-wrestling-presented-by-harcourts-nelson-and-richmond/200030852334146
  - **Venue**: Club Waimea - 345 Lower Queen Street
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: St Joseph's School Spring Gala
  - **Description**: 🌸 St Joseph’s School Spring Gala 🌸

Come along and join us for a fantastic family day out at the St Joseph’s School Spring Gala!

There’ll be loads to keep the whole family entertained with games, activities, crafts and plenty of fun happening throughout
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    - Count: 138
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 11:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/st-josephs-school-spring-gala/200030655955255
  - **Venue**: 18 Manuka St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Sundial Square Fashion Show
  - **Description**: ✨ FASHION IN SUNDIAL SQUARE — A NIGHT FOR A CAUSE ✨

Join us for a special evening of fashion, entertainment and community as Stacey Clothing and Homelee come together to support Tracey Shanks - Olive Estate Dancing for a Cause, raising funds for Nelson T
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    - Count: 58
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/sundial-square-fashion-show/200030848790705
  - **Venue**: 249 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand 7020
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, fashion
- **Event Name**: Live Music Series: Tasmonics
  - **Description**: Tasmonics is an a'capella chorus who sing in four part harmony from a range of different musical genres, arranged in the barbershop style. It's members come from the Nelson Tasman region and occasionally combine with a similar chorus in Marlborough for jo
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 02:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/live-music-series-tasmonics/200030885283156
  - **Venue**: 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts, contests
- **Event Name**: NBS Nelson Santa Parade 2026
  - **Description**: The Nelson Santa Parade Trust is thrilled to be bringing the NBS Nelson Santa Parade 2026 to the Nelson CBD! Come and join in the festive fun at the NBS Nelson Santa Parade with entertainment and the chance to meet Santa following the parade.

Get your bu
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nbs-nelson-santa-parade-2026/200030834612216
  - **Venue**: Nelson, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: parades, food-drinks, nonprofit, live-music, christmas, breakfast-with-santa
- **Event Name**: Tea & Talk
  - **Description**: Tea time for anyone 60yrs+ meet new friends &amp; enjoy morning tea served on vintage china with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Morning Tea is provided and the cost is $2. There will be no Tea &amp; Talk on Stat Days.

Supported by our frien
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon Nov 02 2026 at 11:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/tea-and-talk/200030866545312
  - **Venue**: 2 Totara Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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- **Event Name**: Bugsy Malone
  - **Description**: Based on the hit 1976 film starring a preteen Scott Baio and Jodie Foster, and featuring a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone is good, clean, comedic fun!

Two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/bugsy-malone/200030894060517
  - **Venue**: Nelson Musical Theatre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, comedy

## Trending Events in Nelson

- **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**: Summer Hydroslide Night Rave #3
  - **Description**: 🌈 NIGHT RAVE @ Nelson Fun Park 🌊🎶

Get ready to light up your night! 🔥

Our Night Rave Hydroslide Sessions are back for Summer and bigger than ever!

Join us for 1.5 hours of UNLIMITED hydroslide rides under the lights - with flashing lights, pumping musi
  - **Venue**: Hounsell Cir, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SELLING FAST!)
  - **Description**: 🚨LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!🚨

More info &amp; tickets &gt;&gt;&gt; https://bit.ly/4pGwiQY

Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognized for his exceptional talent as a b
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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- **Event Name**: MELBOURNE CUP
  - **Description**: 🏇🥂 MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT THE OCEAN LODGE! 🥂🏇

TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER — FROM 10AM

It’s the Race That Stops the Nation, and we’re turning it into one hell of a party! 🎉🏆

Get dressed up, grab your mates and join us for an action-packed day featuring:

👗 CUP D
  - **Venue**: 20 Muritai St, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025
  - **Description**: 132nd NELSON A&amp;P SHOW
Friday 20 Nov: 2pm-5pm (beginning of Equestrian &amp; Woodchopping Programmes - free entry).

Saturday 21 Nov: 9am-4pm &amp; 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**: 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
  - **Venue**: 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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- **Event Name**: Shaun Kirk | Live @ Mussel Inn - Onekaka, NZ
  - **Description**: 🚨LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!🚨

More info &amp; tickets &gt;&gt;&gt; https://bit.ly/44TLcKo

Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognized for his exceptional talent as a b
  - **Venue**: The Mussel Inn
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- **Event Name**: DOING GREAT - BAILEY POCHING
  - **Description**: Bailey Poching is doing great.
One of Aotearoa's most exciting new
comedic voices delivers his critically
acclaimed solo show, digging into grief,
avoidance, and the absurd notion of
convincing everyone you're okay.
Bailey is a star on the rise – featurin
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SELLING FAST!) (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Boathouse, Nelson), ONE NIGHT RANT - JAMES NOKISE (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Boathouse, Nelson), New World Starlight Christmas Parade (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at 161 High St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand), Buzzz the Pantomime (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Theatre Royal Nelson), Light & Shade (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Nelson).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Nelson this weekend October 30–1, 2026?
  - **A:** Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SELLING FAST!) (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Boathouse, Nelson), ONE NIGHT RANT - JAMES NOKISE (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Boathouse, Nelson), Light & Shade (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Nelson), The Tempestuous ~ Penny Ashton & Shakespeare (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mussel Inn), Valiant Pro: All Star Wrestling presented by Harcourts Nelson & Richmond (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm at Club Waimea - 345 Lower Queen Street).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Nelson in October 2026?
  - **A:** Shaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SELLING FAST!) (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Boathouse, Nelson), ONE NIGHT RANT - JAMES NOKISE (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Boathouse, Nelson), Light & Shade (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Nelson), Valiant Pro: All Star Wrestling presented by Harcourts Nelson & Richmond (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm at Club Waimea - 345 Lower Queen Street).
- **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment 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 Entertainment 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 Entertainment events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Nelson include The Boathouse, Nelson, 161 High St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand, Theatre Royal Nelson.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Nelson include Shaun Kirk, Nelson Arts Festival, Love Motueka.
- **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment 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 Entertainment events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Nelson.

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