Cider, heritage village, touch rugby and diecast
Your Nelson week, 12 to 18 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
-
The New Zealand Cider Festival
A festival celebrating New Zealand cider with a range of producers.
$40 -
Tāhunanui Junior Development Festival
A development-focused touch rugby tournament for kids.
-
Heath Franklin's Chopper - Gold
A comedy show featuring Aussie legend Heath Franklin's iconic character Chopper. Ages 15+.
$47.90 -
Māpua Christmas Makers Market
A special Christmas market featuring local makers and craftspeople.
Free
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Isel Park, 4.30pm to 8pm. A regular community market held in the beautiful surroundings of Isel Park. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Kai Anamata mō Aotearoa National Conference 2026
Motueka Memorial Hall, 8.30am to 5pm. A national conference exploring the future of food systems in Aotearoa.
Friday, 13 November 2026
Golden Bear Brewing Company, 6pm to 8pm. A live music performance by one-man band Charlie B, covering a wide range of genres. Free.
Rich and The Poor Boys at The Boathouse
The Boathouse, 8pm to 11pm. A live blues and rock performance by Rich and The Poor Boys. $15.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Pole Artistry Open Day ✨ | Pole & Aerial Yoga + more!
120 Hardy Street, Nelson, 11.30am to 2.30pm. An open day at the studio with free taster sessions in pole and aerial yoga.
The Dog's Bone Fundraiser! EXPANSIONS - With DJ B Lo & Grant Smithies!
70 Achilles Avenue, Nelson, from 5pm. A fundraiser event with live music, supporting The Dog's Bone charity.
CrossFit 7010 Nelson, from 8am. A partner fitness competition celebrating sisterhood and raising funds for charity.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Coastal View Lifestyle Village Open Days - Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November
50 Clarence Drive, Nelson, 10am to 2pm. A real estate event for a village. People can look around.
'Paint By Numbers' Public Mural
27 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, 11am to 4pm. A public mural painting event where the community can help create a large artwork.
Golden Bear Brewing Company, 3pm to 6pm. A live music performance featuring Midge McCleary's unique blend of blues, funk and folk. Free.
Monday, 16 November 2026
Page & Blackmore Booksellers, 5.15pm to 6.45pm. A free community event fostering honest conversations about grief and loss. Free.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Theatre Royal Nelson, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A tribute concert faithfully recreating the iconic music and visuals of Pink Floyd. Ages 16+.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 6 Hira to Marybank. SH 6 Hira to Marybank. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 6am Sunday 1 November to 7pm Friday 20 November. Due to pavement repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place from Sunday 1st November to Friday 20th November between 6am and 7pm. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 10 minute delays along this route.
Roadworks: SH 6 Brightwater, near Ellis Street. SH 6 Brightwater, near Ellis Street. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 9am Monday 9 November to 3.30pm Friday 13 November. Due to pavement repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place from Monday 9th November to Friday 13th November between 9am and 3:30pm. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 10 minute delays along this route.
Forwarded by a mate? Get your own.
The whole Nelson week, free every Thursday.
Got something on in Nelson?
Send us your event for next Thursday, or sponsor an issue and reach locals in their inbox.
Get your event or business in next Thursday's issue.
Submit an event Sponsor an issue