Best of the week in Nelson
The week's standout events in Nelson — a short list across categories, picked by Radar.
EventRemembering Parihaka; Kōrero and KaiFriday, 23 October · 5:00 PM · Richmond Library - 280 Queen Street Richmond.
Concerts & MusicFriday's w Dj KIng B @ Red16Friday, 23 October · 9:00 PM · Red16
Theatre & ArtsCumbia Blazera play the Boathouse w/ Brazilian Social ClubFriday, 23 October · 9:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
Workshops & TalksFused Glass Heart workshopSaturday, 24 October · 9:30 AM · unit 8/4 Fayette Lane · NZD 125
Theatre & ArtsThe Big Spring Street Party at the Museum!Saturday, 24 October · 10:30 AM · Cnr Trafalgar and Hardy Streets, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
Workshops & TalksMAKE IT STRANGE: WORKSHOP FOR WRITERSSaturday, 24 October · 2:30 PM · Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū
EventNELSON ROWING CLUB 150th CELEBRATION PARTYSaturday, 24 October · 3:00 PM · The Boathouse, Nelson
EventThe Ngatimoti Festival 2026Sunday, 25 October · 10:00 AM · Ngatimoti School
Workshops & TalksHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora RN's & EN's Syringe Driver WorkshopWednesday, 28 October · 1:00 PM · Nelson Hospital Medical Unit Seminar Room · Free
Tech & AIWake Up to AI: A call to Arms for NelsonThursday, 29 October · 7:00 PM · Nelson Golf Club
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