Events in Nelson in October 2026
Everything on in Nelson, 22–31 Oct.
Today22
Thursday, 22 October
5 events
22OctEvent · ThuThursday Sauna by the River10:00 AM · 101 Westbank Rd Motueka., Port Motueka, New Zealand
22OctEvent · ThuThe ToolShed Nelson MILWAUKEE Tailgate Takeover10:00 AM · The ToolShed (Nelson)
22OctConferences & Expos · ThuInspiring Women Business Conference10:30 AM · Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
22OctEvent · ThuWhakatū Wellness by Green Prescription1:00 PM · 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
22OctTech & AI · ThuWill AI K*ll Art // Experts Speak Out @The Boathouse5:30 PM · 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
Tomorrow23
Friday, 23 October
9 events
23OctEvent · FriTHE SWIMMER & THE WHALES12:30 PM · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
23OctEvent · FriRemembering Parihaka; Kōrero and Kai5:00 PM · Richmond Library - 280 Queen Street Richmond.
23OctEvent · FriZambuko MARIMBA & Mandeng Empire @ Kōmitimiti5:00 PM · Lower Moutere, New Zealand
23OctEvent · FriTIRI: TE ARAROA WOMAN FAR WALKING7:00 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
23OctEvent · FriSpring Camp 267:00 PM · Bridge Valley Adventure Centre
23OctEvent · FriNelson Salsa Nights7:00 PM · 17 Parere St, Nelson, New Zealand
23OctEvent · FriHalloween at Willow Bank 20268:00 PM · Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield
23OctConcerts & Music · FriFriday's w Dj KIng B @ Red169:00 PM · Red16
23OctTheatre & Arts · FriCumbia Blazera play the Boathouse w/ Brazilian Social Club9:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
13 events24OctEvent · SatMoturoa Open 2026 - NZDG South Island Championships8:00 AM · Moturoa / Rabbit Island
24OctEvent · SatBATTLE CHORUS – DISCO8:30 AM · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
24OctEvent · Sat⚽️🍻 Mussel Inn Masters 2026 🍻⚽️9:00 AM · Park Avenue , Takaka, New Zealand 7010
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatFused Glass Heart workshop9:30 AM · unit 8/4 Fayette LaneNZD 125
24OctTheatre & Arts · SatThe Big Spring Street Party at the Museum!10:30 AM · Cnr Trafalgar and Hardy Streets, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
24OctEvent · SatTaitonga South Island Orienteering Championship12:00 PM · Nelson Lakes
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatMAKE IT STRANGE: WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS2:30 PM · Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū
24OctEvent · SatNELSON ROWING CLUB 150th CELEBRATION PARTY3:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
24OctEvent · SatĀ mua - Nelson7:30 PM · Suter Art Gallery
24OctEvent · SatDaisy Chain & Silk Satin Suede7:30 PM · Yaza Cafe
24OctEvent · Sat80's & 90's remixed8:00 PM · 19 New Street, Nelson, New Zealand
24OctEvent · SatCumbia Blazera8:00 PM · The Mussel Inn
24OctEvent · SatFairydogs live @ the Park Cafe, Mārahau8:30 PM · Park Cafe Marahau
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
12 events25OctEvent · SunSauna Sunday Ruby Bay9:00 AM · Ruby Bay Nelson
25OctEvent · SunNELSON ROWING CLUB 2026 SEASON OPEN DAY9:00 AM · Nelson Rowing Club
25OctEvent · SunSeated & Walking Meditation | Lose Yourself in Nature, Coming Home to Presence 🦜9:00 AM · The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
25OctEvent · SunThe Ngatimoti Festival 202610:00 AM · Ngatimoti School
25OctEvent · SunMoutere Artisans SPRING OPEN DAY 202610:00 AM · Moutere Hwy, Upper Moutere, New Zealand
25OctEvent · Sun40 year Aniversary and Spring merriment Weekend1:00 PM · 24 Waitapu Road
25OctConcerts & Music · SunLive Music Series: Adrian King2:00 PM · 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
25OctConcerts & Music · SunSunday Sesh Spring Pop Up - House Music with Kennedy & Serpico3:00 PM · Founders Cafe
25OctConcerts & Music · SunFanny's Nelson Last Sunday Jazz Series - The Jazz Katz3:00 PM · 223 Hardy St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
25OctEvent · SunWRITING THE FUTURE ON CLIMATE3:30 PM · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
25OctEvent · SunOktoberfest 20265:00 PM · Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St, Richmond
25OctEvent · SunWRITERS WRITE: ACTORS READ7:00 PM · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
Monday26
Monday, 26 October
2 events26OctEvent · MonALL HER LIVES WITH INGRID HORROCKS10:30 AM · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
26OctEvent · MonWEREWOLF2:00 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
Wednesday28
Wednesday, 28 October
4 events28OctEvent · WedCommunity Corner - Volunteering Drop-ins at Elma Turner Library10:00 AM · 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
28OctWorkshops & Talks · WedHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora RN's & EN's Syringe Driver Workshop1:00 PM · Nelson Hospital Medical Unit Seminar RoomFree
28OctEvent · WedWellby Talking Cafe, Richmond1:30 PM · Age Concern Nelson Tasman
28OctEvent · WedKAPA HAKA THROUGH A LENS FEATURING MELISSA & JEREMY BANKS5:30 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
6 events29OctEvent · ThuJunior Karting League (JKL) Round 8!4:00 PM · Pro Karts - Nelson Fun Park
29OctEvent · ThuHarcourts Ghosts & Goblins4:00 PM · Washbourne Gardens, Richmond
29OctStartups · ThuSaxton Skatepark Fundraising Campaign Launch6:00 PM · WAA！
29OctEvent · ThuDOING GREAT - BAILEY POCHING6:30 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
29OctTech & AI · ThuWake Up to AI: A call to Arms for Nelson7:00 PM · Nelson Golf Club
29OctEvent · ThuECHOES - MARTINE BAANVINGER8:00 PM · Fairfield House
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
7 events30OctEvent · FriTHE VALENTINA1:00 PM · The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū
30OctEvent · FriMonthly racing league (CKT) Round 10!5:30 PM · Pro Karts - Nelson Fun Park
30OctEvent · FriHardy Sprig n Fern6:00 PM · Sprig and Fern on Hardy street
30OctEvent · FriMachine de Cirque7:00 PM · Trafalgar Venues
30OctConcerts & Music · FriSummer Hydroslide Night Rave #37:00 PM · Hounsell Cir, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
30OctEvent · FriCHOOKS7:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
30OctEvent · FriONE NIGHT RANT - JAMES NOKISE9:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
Saturday31
Saturday, 31 October
17 events
31OctConferences & Expos · SatNelson water safety expo 202610:00 AM · Akersten St, Port Nelson, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
31OctEvent · SatDEEP ECOLOGY Day - Motueka10:00 AM · Riverside Community NZ
31OctEvent · SatMotueka Garden Trail 202610:00 AM · 44 Pah Street, Port Motueka, New Zealand
31OctWorkshops & Talks · Sat2-Day Stained Glass Workshop10:00 AM · Motueka Valley Hwy, Motueka, New Zealand
31OctStartups · SatFrocktober FUNdraiser11:30 AM · Beachside Nelson Conference & Events Centre
31OctEvent · SatBloom for Hospice - A Garden Party for a Cause12:30 PM · Country Blooms Flower Farm 201 Edens Road Hope, Tasman 7081
31OctEvent · SatWakefield School Twilight Gala3:00 PM · Edward Street, Wakefield, New Zealand
31OctEvent · SatLight & Shade3:00 PM · Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Nelson
31OctEvent · SatValiant Pro: All Star Wrestling presented by Harcourts Nelson & Richmond5:00 PM · Club Waimea - 345 Lower Queen Street
31OctEvent · SatHalloween Party5:30 PM · 27 Nile Street West, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
31OctEvent · SatNBS 2026 Golden Bay Sports Awards6:00 PM · Rec Park Centre
31OctEvent · SatLight Party 20266:00 PM · Headingly Centre
31OctBusiness · SatShaun Kirk | Live @ The Boathouse - Nelson, NZ (SELLING FAST!)7:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
31OctEvent · SatYMCĀ7:30 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
31OctEvent · SatPaddy's Knob Live at The Dogs Bone8:00 PM · 70 Achilles Avenue , Nelson, New Zealand 7010
31OctEvent · SatRiwaka Highrollers Spooky Set8:00 PM · The Mussel Inn
31OctEvent · SatTOTALLY SPOOKERS | Halloween Special Edition | 31/10/20269:00 PM · New Street Steakhouse
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