This weekend in Nelson
Everything happening in Nelson this weekend, from tech meetups to concerts.
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
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