Local Nelson Events

Nelson has a wide variety of events to experience and enjoy.

The famous Nelson Saturday Arts and Craft market
Quiz Nights
Sports Events
Art Exhibitions
Choir and Concerts
Festivals
Food, Wine & Brewing
Wellness & Recreation

For the latest information on upcoming events in Nelson visit,
Its on in Nelson.

2018 Nelson Arts Festival

11 - 26 October

The Nelson Arts Festival welcomes in spring each year with a programme jam packed with fabulous events - theatre, dance, music, writers' talks, comedy, korero, visual arts, community and family events - from near and far, free and ticketed.

2018 NZ Cider Festival

Saturday 3 November 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

The only Festival in NZ dedicated to Cider! Relax with friends and family in the Nelson sunshine listening to chilled live tunes and informative talks whilst sipping on a wide range of NZ Ciders and sampling local artisan food.
See The NZ Cider Festival website for information about the new Festival Fringe Events taking place from 31st October – 4th November.

2019 Nelson Buskers Festival

31 January - 3 February

The Nelson Buskers Festival brings world-class street performers to the heart of our beautiful little city for entertaining action-packed shows.
Venue: Upper Trafalgar Street

Cedar Grove Motor Lodge is centrally located so makes the ideal place to base yourself for Nelson accommodation while staying in our sunny city.
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