Summer Events in Nelson
Summer's nearly here and a huge array of activities are happening around our smart little city - and beautiful region - between December and April.
We're working on the 20/21 Summer Events Guide at the moment: keep an eye out for it from the beginning of December.
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Welcome to Summer Events in Nelson
It's summer time, and there's heaps to do. Enjoy!
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Summer Events Schedule
To find out what's on in Nelson and Tasman, go to It'sOn.
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Teddy Bears' Picnic
Every bear that ever there was (and various other favourite toys) came out for a lovely summer picnic early December. Bring your sunhat and picnic.
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Lantern Celebration
Come and experience this unique and whimsical family-friendly adventure up and down the Centre of New Zealand.
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Summer Movies Al Fresco
This summer we bring some relatively unknown jewels to the parks including a salute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 flight.
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New Year's Eve Countdown
Live music and fireworks at the top of Trafalgar Street to ring in the new year - hello 2020!
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Tahuna Summer Sounds
A variety of local live talent over two summer evenings in January.
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Nelson Buskers Festival
Nelson Buskers Festival brings street performers from around the world to amaze and entrance with acrobatics, contortion, clowning and, of course, juggling for four fabulous days.
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Nelson Opera in the Park
Nelson Opera in the Park returns to the city, with top New Zealand opera and contemporary singers alongside the outstanding New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.