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Ash Grunwald at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

 Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 25 Nov 2026
ART

Twisted Frequency 2027

 Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand 30 Dec 2026
PERFORMANCES

Twisted Frequency Festival 2027

 Cobb Valley Road 30 Dec 2026
FESTIVALS

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Upcoming Live Music Events

THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – LIVE AT NEUDORF

 Neudorf Vineyard, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand 1 Nov 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

MELBOURNE CUP

 20 Muritai St, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand, Nelson, New Zealand 3 Nov 2026
MUSIC

Shaun Kirk | Live @ Mussel Inn - Onekaka, NZ

The Mussel Inn 14 Nov 2026
MUSIC

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Upcoming Comedy Events

Heath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD

 Theatre Royal Nelson 15 Nov 2026
COMEDY

The Tempestuous ~ Penny Ashton & Shakespeare

 The Mussel Inn 1 Nov 2026
COMEDY

Guy Williams - Rich people are ...

 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 2 Dec 2026
COMEDY

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Upcoming Music Festivals Events

Oasis Festival 2027

Oasis Festival NZ 5 Feb 2027
FESTIVALS

Garden party II - Whipped Creamfields

 Fairfield House 13 Feb 2027
PARTIES

Diwali Nelson Tasman

 Founders Heritage Park 1 Nov 2026
MUSIC

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Upcoming Parades Events

Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025

 The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show 21 Nov 2026
SPORTS

New World Starlight Christmas Parade

 161 High St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand 11 Dec 2026
PARADES

NBS Nelson Santa Parade 2026

 Nelson, New Zealand 29 Nov 2026
PARADES

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Upcoming Food & Drinks Events

The Great Christmas Market 2026

 87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 22 Nov 2026
CHRISTMAS

The Ultimate Xmas Party

 13 Paru Paru Road, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 18 Dec 2026
PARTIES

Christmas in the Park

 Washbourn Gardens Richmond 19 Dec 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

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Trending Events in Nelson

Lower Moutere School Colour Run & Family Fun Festival

 8 School Road, Lower Moutere, New Zealand 8 Nov 2026
MUSIC

Christmas popup at Stillwater Village

 60 Templemore Dr, Richmond 7020, New Zealand 5 Dec 2026
POP-UPS

Pop-Up Hub: Nelson, New Zealand | February 2027

 Nelson, New Zealand 28 Feb 2027
POP-UPS

The Nelson Half

 Saxton Field 1 Nov 2026
MARATHONS

Gearshop Tasman Adventure Race

 Motueka Quay, Motueka 7120, New Zealand 14 Nov 2026
SPORTS

Buzzz the Pantomime

 Theatre Royal Nelson 20 Nov 2026
TRIPS-ADVENTURES

Rick Price LIVE at The Boathouse - Nelson

 The Boathouse, Nelson 3 Dec 2026
MUSIC

Summer Hydroslide Night Rave #4

 Hounsell Cir, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand 27 Nov 2026
RAVES

Syringe Driver Workshop for ARC RN's/EN's/ DN's: Thursday 5 November 2026

 Nelson Tasman Hospice 5 Nov 2026
FITNESS FREE

Settle - Parihaka and Whakatū

 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 5 Nov 2026

Reverie - NZTrio

 48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 6 Nov 2026
MUSIC

Girls Gone Rx NZ: NELSON

 CrossFit 7010 Nelson 14 Nov 2026
NONPROFIT

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond - Nelson, New Zealand

 Theatre Royal Nelson 28 Nov 2026
MUSIC

Bob McNeill @ Fairfield House

 Fairfield House 27 Nov 2026
MUSIC

The Upcycled Market - Friday 20th November - Twilight Edition!

 The Honest Lawyer 20 Nov 2026
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