Pasefika, Diwali and The Circus
Your Nelson week, 15 to 21 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival 2026
A vibrant cultural celebration of Pacific music, dance and food.
Free -
NZ Fishing Hunting & 4x4 Expo
An exhibition of fishing, hunting and four wheel drive gear with hands on demos.
$10 -
Beatlemania On Tour
A live music show celebrating The Beatles with a classic sing along setlist.
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Craig Denham and Nate Torvik
An acoustic music night featuring bluegrass, Celtic and swing tunes.
Free
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Kiyosato Japanese Gardens, 10am to 4pm. A peaceful poetry walk through a Japanese garden. Free.
The Coolstore Gallery, 10am to 5pm. An exhibition celebrating handmade ceramic mugs. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Our Vision: Rangatahi, Imagining the Future
The Nelson Provincial Museum, 10am to 5pm. An exhibition showcasing visions of the future by local youth. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Isel Park, 4.30pm to 8pm. A regular community market in a park setting with food and crafts. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
249 Queen St, Richmond 7020, from 5pm. This is a cause fundraiser party to raise money for ovarian cancer.
Friday, 16 October 2026
Celebrate Diwali with Richmond Library
Richmond Library, 12pm to 4pm. A library display celebrating Diwali and Indian culture. Free.
Kids Love Music Exhibition Concert & Fundraiser
The Boathouse, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. A fundraising concert featuring performances by talented local school children. Free.
The Honest Lawyer, 6pm to 8.30pm. A fundraising bingo night supporting a charity cause. $5.
Golden Bear Brewing Company, 6pm to 8pm. A free live music evening with soulful tunes. Free.
The Mystery of the Silent Mind - Prof. Anthony Lambert & Geshe Tharchi
Chandrakirti Community Events Centre, from 6pm. A public talk exploring inner silence and auditory imagery. Free.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
The Velvet Jax at Sprig & Fern Hardy St.
Sprig And Fern, 7pm to 11pm. A live covers band playing high energy crowd favourites. Free.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Richmond Park Racecourse, 10am to 2pm. A regular community market with local produce, crafts and food. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Dad joke of the week
What do you call an insect that can tell you the future?
A fortune teller bee.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 6 Brightwater to Spring Grove. SH 6 Brightwater to Spring Grove. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 6.30pm Monday 12 October to 6am Friday 16 October. Due to pavement repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management in place on Monday 12th October to Thursday 15th October nights between 6:30pm and 6am. Outside of these hours, there will be temporary speed restrictions in place. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 10 minute delays.
Assessments and investigations around Richmond. Coming up: Geotechnical assessments around Richmond from Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October, 7:30am to 5pm. Pavement testing follows from Sunday 18 October to Thursday 22 October, 8pm to 5am, starting on Stratford St and moving to Railway Reserve near Lower Queen Street. These investigations are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled if bad weather occurs.
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