Christmas market, rock gig, historic homes
Your Nelson week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Pretty Crafty Christmas Market
A Christmas market at Richmond Town Hall featuring local makers and creators.
Free -
Rock the WAA!!
A rock music concert at WAA！ featuring local bands playing rock, hard rock, grunge and metal. This is an all ages gig.
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NTK Revue Show 2026
A revue show at Broadgreen Intermediate School with performances by parents, teachers and community members to raise funds for kindergartens.
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Historic Homes Tour
A historic homes tour from The Nelson Provincial Museum exploring heritage homes across Whakatū Nelson. Ages 10+.
$65
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Unravelling the Saree: Beyond the Fold
The Nelson Provincial Museum, 10am to 5pm. An exhibition exploring the history, artistry and meaning of the saree at The Nelson Provincial Museum. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Tāwera - Your Art Space, 10am to 5pm. An exhibition of carvings, weaving and making by Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui artists at Tāwera - Your Art Space. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Isel Park, 4.30pm to 8pm. Isel Market is celebrating 10 years at Isel Park, Stoke. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Parihaka Day Dawn Peace Blessing
Anzac Park, 5.30am to 7am. A Parihaka Day Dawn Peace Blessing at Anzac Park. Free.
Theatre Royal Nelson, from 7pm. A performance by Donna McLeod at Theatre Royal Nelson remembering people and events at Parihaka and Whakatū.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Golden Bear Brewing Company, 6pm to 8pm. A musical performance by Celtic Caim at Golden Bear Brewing Company. Free.
Motueka Memorial Hall, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A night of brass, jazz and choral music at Motueka Memorial Hall. From $20.
NCMA - Pastorius Waller Recital Theatre, 7pm to 9pm. A classical music performance by NZTrio: Reverie at NCMA - Pastorius Waller Recital Theatre. $50.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Richmond Park Showgrounds, 10am to 2pm. Richmond Park Market at Richmond Park Showgrounds. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Adult Grading with Takase Shihan!
Aikido Nelson, from 9.15am. Adult grading with Takase Shihan at Aikido Nelson.
Monday, 9 November 2026
Van and a Man 5k Series @ The Honest Lawyer
1 Point Rd, Monaco, Nelson 7011, 6pm to 7.30pm. A 5k running race at 1 Point Rd, Monaco, Nelson.
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Kai Anamata mō Aotearoa National Conference 2026
Motueka Memorial Hall, 3.30pm to 6pm. A national conference on the future of food in Aotearoa at Motueka Memorial Hall.
Dad joke of the week
Why don't skeletons argue with each other?
They don't have the guts.
Council and roadworks
Road closed: SH 6 & SH60 Richmond to Hope. SH 6 & SH60 Richmond to Hope. Road closed (resurfacing). From 7pm Sunday 1 November to 6am Friday 6 November. Due to three brothers project surfacing works, there will be directional closures in place on Sunday 1st November to Thursday 5th November nights between 7pm and 6am. Outside of these hours, there will be speed restrictions in place. Plan your journey accordingly allowing extra time for travel Detour: Follow signposted detours on site.
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