Diwali, circus, garden trail and wrestling
Your Nelson week, 29 Oct to 4 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Diwali
A colourful day of culture, food, music and community celebration for the Festival of Lights.
Free -
Nelson water safety expo 2026
A council expo offering free safety checks, lifejacket inspections and information on marine safety.
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Machine de Cirque - Nelson Arts Festival
An inventive and energetic circus performance blending acrobatics, live music and humour. Booking required.
From $65 -
Motueka Garden Trail
A self drive garden trail showcasing 18 town and country gardens open for exploration.
$30 -
The Tempstuous
A comedic solo musical featuring 11 Shakespearean characters brought to life.
From $5 -
Valiant Pro: All Star Wrestling
An all ages wrestling event featuring professional athletes.
From $22
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Washbourn Gardens, 4pm to 6pm. A family friendly Halloween event with a trick or treat trail and costume fun. Free.
Last Chance Nelson Candidate Debate
Tides Hotel, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A debate where local electoral candidates will share their priorities and perspectives.
Nelson Function Centre at Nelson Golf Club, 7pm to 9pm. A free evening talk exploring the current uses and future impacts of artificial intelligence. Free.
The Boathouse, 8.30pm to 9.30pm. A comedy cabaret show featuring clowning and chicken impressions. $35.
Friday, 30 October 2026
Trafalgar Venues. A circus performance featuring acrobatics, live music and physical comedy.
The Suter Theatre, 1pm to 2pm. A live radio play about a child's interstellar adventure with pictures.
Golden Bear Brewing Company, 6pm to 8pm. A live music performance featuring powerful vocals and acoustic sounds. Free.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Wakefield School Twilight Gala
Wakefield School, 3pm to 6.30pm. A Halloween themed school gala with games, stalls and community fun. Free.
The Vic Public House, 5pm to 6pm. An author talk and book launch about the story of the pioneering band The Clean.
Headingly Centre, 6pm to 7.30pm. This free party is a church event with games, bouncy castles, activities and food, rain or shine, run by Grace Church Richmond NZ.
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Ruru Tiny Homes, 11am to 1pm. An open yard where you can walk through finished tiny homes and see them being built. Free.
Saxton Field Complex, 7.30am to 1.30pm. A community running and walking event with distances to suit the whole family.
Dad joke of the week
Where does a snowman keep his money?
In a snow bank.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 6 Stoke, between the intersections of Nayland Road and Salisbury Road. SH 6 Stoke, between the intersections of Nayland Road and Salisbury Road. Roadworks. From 9am Tuesday 27 October to 3pm Friday 30 October. Due to barrier repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management in place on Tuesday 27th October to Friday 30th October between 9am and 3pm. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays.
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