Summer Events in Nelson

It's summer time, and there's heaps to do. Enjoy!

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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.

Come and experience this unique and whimsical family-friendly adventure up and down the Centre of New Zealand.

This summer we bring some relatively unknown jewels to the parks including a salute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 flight.

Live music and fireworks at the top of Trafalgar Street to ring in the new year - hello 2020!

A variety of local live talent over two summer evenings in January.

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.

Nelson Opera in the Park returns to the city, with top New Zealand opera and contemporary singers alongside the outstanding New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.