Summer Events in Nelson
This summer, the Nelson Tasman region is once again hosting a fantastic line up of events with many firm favourites back again after last summer's interruption due to COVID-19 requirements.
From sports and family-friendly outdoor events to world-class music, arts and entertainment, if you're in Nelson or Tasman this summer, there will be something you'll want to see.
The popular Summer Events Guide was distributed into Nelson Tasman letterboxes the first week of December 2022. Additional copies are available at the Customer Services Counter at Nelson City Council, Trafalgar Street, Nelson.
You can download a copy here.
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Tāhuna Summer Beach Bus
Read MoreBack by popular demand, the double-decker Beach Bus will again be running regularly around our stunning coastline between Nelson city, Tāhunanui Beach and Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park this summer.
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Summer Movies al Fresco
Read MoreA wonderful selection of nine different family movies screening across 17 evenings in parks from Nelson to Tākaka in January/early February.
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New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Nelson Opera in the Park 2023
Read MoreA night of spectacular musical talent under the stars for all the family featuring Stan Walker, Annie Crummer, Madeleine Pierard, Oliver Sewell, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and more!
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The Barden Party: Much Ado About Nothing
Read MorePostponed to March 2023 - date TBA. A troupe of travelling troubadours presents a musical, raucous 'rockabilly retelling' of this classic play.
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Tāhuna Summer Sounds
Read MoreA great night local live music, food stalls, games and picnics was enjoyed by many. Thanks to sponsors NBS and Beggs Music, plus Flexitenz, Hire Stage, Gravity Events and Nelson Arts Festival Trust.
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Teddy Bears' Picnic
Read MoreSo many bears, so much fun! See you in the woods again next year!
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Umbrella Market
Read MoreThanks to all the junior stall holders and young buyers that got involved this year to buy and sell treasures. See you next year!
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New Year's Eve in the City
Read MoreAn all-local line-up of bands helped us celebrate our way into 2023 in Nelson City centre, featuring Reece Milton, Papercity, Liam Poole + Friends and The Crayons. Happy New Year everyone.
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Nelson Buskers Festival
Read MoreAfter four days of laughter, gravity-defying feats and wow moments the Nelson Buskers Festival 2023 has been and gone but will be back in January 2024 with another line-up of extraordinary performers from around the world.