# Events & Things To Do in Nelson, NE in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Nelson, Nelson. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Nelson, Nelson.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Nelson

- **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
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nelson-nz-fishing-hunting-and-4x4-expo/200029804653127
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, kids, contests, trips-adventures
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/edridge-contracting-teetotal-traverse-2026/200029794914357
  - **Venue**: Alpine Lodge
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  - **Categories**: marathons, sports
- **Event Name**: Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Boathouse, Nelson
  - **Description**: 🔥 BORN JOVI – LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND 🔥

Get ready Nelson… this is your night!

Born Jovi — Australia's longest running tribute to Bon Jovi — are bringing the full live show to The Boathouse this October!

🎤 All the hits
⚡ Big energy
🔥 A full night of Bon Jov
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/born-jovi-live-the-boathouse-nelson/200029895010102
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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- **Event Name**: Whenua Iti Outdoors Charity Golf Tournament
  - **Description**: **Postponed to 2026**
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Whenua Iti Outdoors Charity Golf Tournament
🏌️‍♂️ 12th October 2025
⛳ Motueka Golf Club

Get ready for a great day on the green - all in support of youth development through outdoor learning! 

This fun, friendly tournam
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/whenua-iti-outdoors-charity-golf-tournament/200028499923325
  - **Venue**: Motueka Golf Club
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  - **Categories**: sports, golf, nonprofit, tournaments, charities
- **Event Name**: Bolstering Your Balance Sheet
  - **Description**: Learn what the Balance Sheet tells us, and get practical and proven strategies for a stronger Balance SheetAbout this EventProfitable businesses can and do go broke. Solvency is your acid test for survival and a strong Ba
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 10:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/bolstering-your-balance-sheet/100001980651823923
  - **Venue**: Mahitahi Colab
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar
- **Event Name**: Advance Care Planning Info Session with NBPH
  - **Description**: Advance Care Planning is about thinking ahead, talking with your whānau and healthcare team, and making decisions about the care you want if you are unable to speak for yourself. Join this helpful info session to understand the basics of advanced care pla
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 02:30 am – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 03:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/advance-care-planning-info-session-with-nbph/200029781105836
  - **Venue**: 18 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness

## 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**: 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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- **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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Nelson?
  - **A:** NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 11:00 pm at Trafalgar Centre), Edridge Contracting Teetotal Traverse 2026 (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm at Alpine Lodge), Born Jovi - LIVE @ The Boathouse, Nelson (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at The Boathouse, Nelson), Whenua Iti Outdoors Charity Golf Tournament (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 am at Motueka Golf Club), Bolstering Your Balance Sheet (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 am at Mahitahi Colab).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Bolstering Your Balance Sheet (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 am at Mahitahi Colab).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Nelson include Trafalgar Centre, Alpine Lodge, The Boathouse, Nelson.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Nelson include NZ Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo, Active4Good, BORN JOVI- “A tribute to Bon Jovi, only Bon Jovi does it better.”.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Nelson.

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