Nelson Music Events

YATRA FESTIVAL '26 in ritual with MO:DEM

Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand 27 Feb 2026

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Nelson

Trafalgar Centre 23 Feb 2026

THE BETHS ★ AOTEAROA TOUR – THEATRE ROYAL

Theatre Royal Nelson 23 Mar 2026

Rolling Hertz - 5 Year Anniversary

Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand 6 Feb 2026

The Beths in Nelson City

Theatre Royal Nelson 23 Mar 2026

Blues On The Point Festival 2026

The Honest Lawyer 14 Mar 2026

Grand Opening Concert

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 30 Jan 2026

Strange Behaviour: Christoph El Truento

70b Achilles Ave, Nelson 7010, New Zealand 14 Feb 2026

Motueka Kai Fest Foodies

Decks Reserve Motueka 31 Jan 2026

TOTALLY WONKERS | EAST ST | 24.01.2026

East St. 23 Jan 2026

Nelson Gypsy Fair

Richmond A & P Grounds 6 Mar 2026

Early Bird: Daytime Clubbing for the 30+ Partygoer - Nelson

Industry Bar and Nightclub 14 Feb 2026

A Taste of Sound

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 31 Jan 2026

Gala Dinner

Founders Heritage Park 29 Jan 2026

Heritage & Horizons

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 1 Feb 2026

Antipodes Quartet ll - FREE

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 7 Feb 2026

Sounds of Aotearoa

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 6 Feb 2026

Bach By Candlelight - SOLD OUT

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson 2 Feb 2026

Grand Finale

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 7 Feb 2026

Twilight & Trickery

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 6 Feb 2026

A Very Gaga Cabaret

Red Door Theatre 28 Mar 2026

Flamencodanza

Nelson Boathouse 4 Mar 2026

Nelson's Big Band

Founders Heritage Park 8 Mar 2026

Nelson, New Zealand - The Boathouse with Melissa Cox & Celia Farran

The Boathouse, Nelson 29 Jan 2026

Fairies Wear Bleach: A Night Of Black Sabbath & Nirvana

The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant 14 Mar 2026

Mr Moondog Blues @ The Barn

The Honest Lawyer 31 Jan 2026

Antipodes Quartet at Suter Art Gallery - FREE

The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū 4 Feb 2026

90th Rai Valley A&P Show

52 Opouri Road, Rai Valley, New Zealand 6 Mar 2026

Antipodes Quartet at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary 3 Feb 2026

OPTIMUS GRYME @ EAST ST, NELSON | 14.02.2026

East St. 14 Feb 2026

From Gretchen to Gershwin: Michael Endres in Recital

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 7 Feb 2026

Antipodes Quartet at Nelson Library - FREE

Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū 30 Jan 2026

NZTrio: Groove Café

48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 27 Feb 2026

Rock Tenors - Anthems Reloaded Tour

Theatre Royal Nelson 2 May 2026

Kontiki Collective

Fanny's Nelson 223 Hardy St Nelson 23 Jan 2026

Fridays at Red16 w King B

Red16 23 Jan 2026

Beethoven in the Afternoon

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 5 Feb 2026

The Garden Party - After party

Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar 7 Feb 2026

Meet the Artists – Natalia Lomeiko & Jeremy Denk - FREE

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 2 Feb 2026

Antipodes Quartet at Project 100 Gallery - FREE

Project 100 Nelson 30 Jan 2026

MOLDOVER - Godfather of Controllerism with DJ Tunesifter

183 Bridge St, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 30 Jan 2026

Antipodes Quartet at Refinery ArtSpace - FREE

Refinery ArtSpace 31 Jan 2026

Heartbreaker: Jeremy Denk in Recital

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 3 Feb 2026

Tribute to Neil Diamond and The Bee Gees ft. Madsen Brothers

326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 6 Feb 2026

Twos and Threes

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 31 Jan 2026

The Jazz Katz at Jazz on the Village Green

Founders Heritage Park 25 Jan 2026

Antipodes Quartet l - FREE

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 5 Feb 2026

The Groomsmen

1259 State Highway 60, Onekaka, New Zealand 7182 28 Feb 2026

The Gecko Theatre - Film Screening

GECKO THEATRE 22 Jan 2026

Dan Walsh at The Boathouse, Nelson

The Boathouse, Nelson 20 Feb 2026

Krakerjack - Top of the South Island Tour (The Boathouse, Nelson)

The Boathouse, Nelson 22 Jan 2026

Summer Movies al Fresco - Some Like It Hot 1959 PG 121mins

Isel House and Park 21 Feb 2026

Graeme James - Live at The Boathouse, Nelson

The Boathouse, Nelson 20 Mar 2026

Dixie Swing at Jazz on the Village Green

Founders Heritage Park 1 Feb 2026

Family Special

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 1 Feb 2026

Meech & Co. @ Eight Plates

Eight Plates 25 Jan 2026

Harvest Long Lunch

66 Edward St, Wakefield 7025, New Zealand 29 Mar 2026

Rich and The Poor Boys at The Boathouse.

The Boathouse, Nelson 30 Jan 2026

Flightless Birds at Jazz on the Village Green

Founders Heritage Park 8 Feb 2026

Nelson Latin Fiesta 2026

Founders Heritage Park 14 Feb 2026

reConstitution

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 4 Feb 2026

Tessa Q Jazz Set at Jazz on the Village Green

Founders Heritage Park 22 Feb 2026

The Bats celebrating 'Corner Coming Up' | Nelson

Theatre Royal Nelson 20 Feb 2026

Echoes and Ephemera: Martin’s Choice

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 2 Feb 2026

Reverberations of Nature

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 3 Feb 2026

Where Conversations speak and Music flows

Waa Club, 183 Bridge St, Nelson 23 Jan 2026

Mazurkas & Memories: Natalia’s Choice

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts 5 Feb 2026

Long Play

The Waka 14 Feb 2026

Unknown Territory - EP release party

Red Door Theatre 20 Feb 2026

I Heard It Through the Grapevine

Neudorf Vineyards 25 Jan 2026

Memoria: Echoes & Transformations

48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 7 Mar 2026

Marchfest 2026

Founders Heritage Park 28 Mar 2026

Flamencodanza @ The Boathouse

326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 4 Mar 2026

Richter City Rebels

The Mussel Inn 6 Feb 2026

Not Too Dry at Jazz on the Village Green

Founders Heritage Park 15 Mar 2026

A night of unpredictable din - No Utterance but the Frequent Heart, Twin Rudders, Cloud Pepper

183 Bridge St, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 24 Jan 2026

Modern Line Dancing

The Granary, Founders Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand 27 Jan 2026

An evening of Celtic and Folk Music

The Boathouse, Nelson 13 Feb 2026

Signature Sundays

223 Hardy Street, 7010 25 Jan 2026

Daisy Chain @ Ruby Bay Store

174 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay, Mapua 7005, New Zealand 24 Jan 2026

Tessa Q Jazz Set with Callum Allardice - Feb Jazz Jam Night

The Honest Lawyer 5 Feb 2026

Jazz Jam Nights 2026

The Honest Lawyer 5 Feb 2026

Zonnis (Canadian Duo) @The Boathouse Nelson

326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 19 Feb 2026

Line dancing beginners class starting

The Granary, Founders Park New Zealand 5 Feb 2026

The Jacq n' Dean at Armadillos, take 3! Sunday 15th February, 2026 - 3-5pm.

Armadillos Richmond 15 Feb 2026

The Music Of Coldplay

The Boathouse, Nelson 1 May 2026

Kotahitanga: Creativity in Collaboration

48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 9 Apr 2026

Richter City Rebels - Nelson ROUND 1

Fairfield House 1 Feb 2026

Kotahitanga: IRMTNZ Conference

48 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 7 Apr 2026

Live Music Series: Joe Gavin

27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 22 Feb 2026

Richter City Rebels - Nelson - EARLY SHOW

Fairfield House 2 Feb 2026