Nelson Events

from Nelson City Guide 2022/2023

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Good things can be found in unique places...

Nelson City is a place full of unexpected delights. Come and discover designer fashion, boutique shopping, diverse dining, local artisans, and our world-famous markets. If you're looking for unique experiences, you'll find them here in Nelson. Plan your day with this official guide, or visit uniquelynelson.co.nz for the latest deals and events.

Nelson Events 2022 – 2023

Where events are concerned, it’s all here... all year!

Oct 9: Tina, Simply the Best, Theatre Royal Oct 14 - 15: Melodrama, Theatre Royal Oct 30: Nelson Street Hop, Nelson CBD Nov 12: Of Love and Loss – Songs of Leonard Cohen, Theatre Royal Nov 12: The NZ Cider Festival, Founders Heritage Park Nov 23: A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland, Theatre Royal Nov 24: Mel Parsons – Slow Burn Tour, Theatre Royal Nov 25 – Jan 15: Nelson Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival, Nelson Cathedral Dec 4: Santa Parade, Nelson City Dec 9 - 10: Enono, Theatre Royal Dec 10: Gindulgence, Trafalgar Centre Dec 19: The World of Musicals, Theatre Royal Jan 5: Bay Dreams, Rutherford Park Jan 14: Taste Tasman – Beer, Food & Cider Festival, Rutherford Park Jan 16: Jimmy Carr, Trafalgar Centre Jan 19 – 22: Nelson Buskers Festival, Various Venues Jan 29: Pipes in the Park, Fairfield House Meadow Feb 3: Hot Potato Band, Theatre Royal Feb 10 – 12: Better Home and Living Show, Trafalgar Centre Feb 18: Opera in the Park, Trafalgar Park Mar 4: Marchfest Craft Beer and Music Festival, Founders Heritage Park Mar 16 – 17: Gin Wigmore, Theatre Royal Mar 23 – Apr 1: Nelson Fringe Festival, Various Venues Apr 1 - 30: Tuku23 Whakatu Heritage Festival, Various Venues Apr 13 – 23: Nelson Jewellery Week, Various Venues Jun 3 – 6: Ceol Aneas Irish Music Festival, Various Venues Jun 30 – Jul 4: Te Ramaroa, Nelson City Centre Jul 14 – 16: Matariki Events, Various Venues Aug 11 – 13: Commotion, NCMA & NMIT Oct 20: Queen, It’s a Kind Of Magic, Trafalgar Centre

Please ensure you check itson.co.nz and event venue websites regularly for updates.