Events in Nelson in November 2026
Everything on in Nelson, 1–30 Nov.
Sunday1
Sunday, 1 November
6 events
1NovEvent · SunThe Nelson Half7:30 AM · Saxton Field
1NovEvent · SunNelson A&P Equestrian Measuring Sessions10:00 AM · 358 Lower Queen Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7050
1NovEvent · SunDiwali Nelson Tasman11:00 AM · Founders Heritage Park
1NovEvent · SunIn the Light of Summer ~ Seasonal Eating & The Science of Human Health1:00 PM · Fairfield House
1NovEvent · SunTHE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – LIVE AT NEUDORF2:00 PM · Neudorf Vineyard, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand
1NovEvent · SunThe Tempestuous ~ Penny Ashton & Shakespeare8:00 PM · The Mussel Inn
Monday2
Monday, 2 November
1 event2NovEvent · MonPara Bowls Nationals 202610:00 AM · 345 Lower Queen Street
Tuesday3
Tuesday, 3 November
3 events
3NovEvent · TueMELBOURNE CUP10:00 AM · 20 Muritai St, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand
3NovEvent · TuePalliative Care for Caregivers starts Tuesday 3 November 2026 (for 4 weeks)10:00 AM · Nelson Tasman HospiceFree
3NovEvent · TueCommunity Corner : Employable at Elma Turner Library12:30 PM · 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
Wednesday4
Wednesday, 4 November
2 events4NovEvent · WedRiverside Reads Book Club - The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller5:30 PM · 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
4NovEvent · WedSports Card Buy, Sell and Trade6:00 PM · Card Merchant Nelson
Thursday5
Thursday, 5 November
3 events
5NovTech & AI · ThuParihaka: Settle.A production by Donna McLeod7:00 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
5NovConcerts & Music · ThuJazz Jam Nights 20267:00 PM · The Honest Lawyer
5NovWorkshops & Talks · ThuAfrican drumming workshops, 6 Thursday evenings, Nelson NZ - come for some or all7:15 PM · Victory Community Centre
Friday6
Friday, 6 November
1 event6NovEvent · FriReverie - NZTrio7:00 PM · 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
Saturday7
Saturday, 7 November
7 events
7NovStartups · SatAuction Fundraiser9:00 AM · All Saints Anglican ChurchNZD 11
7NovEvent · Sat2-DAY SHAKTIPĀT AND MEDITATION EVENT WITH LINA LEIMONTE IN KINA, NEW ZEALAND11:30 AM · Kina Peninsula Rd, Tasman, Upper Moutere 7173, New Zealand
7NovConcerts & Music · SatTheatre Royal Tour12:00 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
7NovEvent · SatPaint Nelson - Kōwhai flowers2:30 PM · Hiwa
7NovEvent · SatRock the WAA!!5:30 PM · WAA！
7NovEvent · SatNTK Revue Show 20266:00 PM · Broadgreen Intermediate School
7NovEvent · SatSlippery People8:00 PM · 70 Achilles Avenue , Nelson, New Zealand 7010
Sunday8
Sunday, 8 November
2 events
8NovFood & Drink · SunPretty Crafty Christmas Market10:00 AM · Richmond Town Hall
8NovFamily & Kids · SunLower Moutere School Colour Run & Family Fun Festival12:00 PM · 8 School Road, Lower Moutere, New Zealand
Monday9
Monday, 9 November
1 event9NovEvent · MonVan and a Man 5k Series @ The Honest Lawyer6:00 PM · 1 Point Rd, Monaco, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Tuesday10
Tuesday, 10 November
3 events10NovEvent · TueCommunity Corner : Employable at Stoke Library10:00 AM · Stoke Library
10NovEvent · TueParent Support Group - Nelson10:30 AM · The Buzz Nelson
10NovBusiness · TueFinancial Governance Workshop - Nelson6:00 PM · Rutherford Hotel Nelson - Riwaka RoomFree
Wednesday11
Wednesday, 11 November
2 events
11NovWorkshops & Talks · WedSyringe Driver Workshop for ARC RN's/EN's/ DN's: Wednesday 11 November 202610:00 AM · Nelson Tasman HospiceFree
11NovEvent · WedWomen's Multicultural Lunch12:00 PM · 2 Totara Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
Thursday12
Thursday, 12 November
2 events12NovEvent · ThuChristmas Shopping Opening4:00 PM · 1 Highfield Grove, Richmond, Tasman, 7020, NZL
12NovEvent · ThuRylock Summer Sea Swim Series 2026-276:00 PM · Nelson Yacht Club
Friday13
Friday, 13 November
1 event13NovEvent · FriRich and The Poor Boys at The Boathouse8:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
Saturday14
Saturday, 14 November
8 events14NovStartups · SatGearshop Tasman Adventure Race6:00 AM · Motueka Quay, Motueka 7120, New Zealand
14NovEvent · SatGirls Gone Rx NZ: NELSON8:00 AM · CrossFit 7010 Nelson
14NovEvent · SatChristmas Pottery Sale & Exhibit10:00 AM · 202 Ranzau Road, Hope, Nelson, New Zealand
14NovEvent · SatIgnite, Rekindle, Rise . Return to Self10:15 AM · Nightingale Library MemorialNZD 46
14NovEvent · SatRAW Feelings in Action2:00 PM · Motueka Community House
14NovEvent · SatShaun Kirk | Live @ Mussel Inn - Onekaka, NZ6:00 PM · The Mussel Inn
14NovEvent · SatBoathouse del Mar7:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
14NovEvent · SatProgression9:00 PM · DeVille
Sunday15
Sunday, 15 November
3 events15NovEvent · SunOne Day Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat7:30 AM · Fairfield House
15NovEvent · SunSt Joseph's School Spring Gala11:30 AM · 18 Manuka St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
15NovEvent · SunHeath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD7:00 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
Tuesday17
Tuesday, 17 November
2 events
17NovTheatre & Arts · TueEchoes of Pink Floyd - Theatre Royal Nelson NZ - 60 Years of Pink Floyd7:30 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
17NovConferences & Expos · TueNZ Hydrological Society & Rivers Group joint ConferenceRutherford Hotel Nelson
Thursday19
Thursday, 19 November
2 events19NovEvent · ThuAlzheimers Nelson Tasman Drop-in - Elma Turner Library10:00 AM · 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
19NovEvent · ThuSundial Square Fashion Show6:00 PM · 249 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand 7020
Friday20
Friday, 20 November
3 events
20NovFood & Drink · FriThe Upcycled Market - Friday 20th November - Twilight Edition!4:30 PM · The Honest Lawyer
20NovEvent · FriWomen's Yoga Wellness Retreat5:30 PM · Kimi Ora Eco Resort, 99 Martin Farm Rd, Kaiteriteri
20NovEvent · FriBuzzz the Pantomime7:00 PM · Theatre Royal Nelson
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