What’s On in Nelson

Wed 22 Jul · The Boathouse

The festival opens with a big band evening that pairs live swing with a dance lesson.

Thu 23 Jul · The Boathouse

An evening of jazz on the waterfront as part of the Nelson Jazz Winter Fest programme.

Fri 24 Jul · The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre

The genre-bending New Zealand jazz outfit plays the Playhouse as part of the Winter Fest.

Fri 24 Jul · The Boathouse

A night of soul and R&B at The Boathouse, also featuring on the jazz festival line-up.

Fri 24 Jul · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Music by acclaimed New Zealand composer John Psathas performed live at the NCMA.

Sat 25 Jul · The Dog’s Bone

Reggae act Suena Oro celebrates their new EP on the Nelson stop of their winter tour.

Wed 22 – Sun 26 Jul · Venues across Nelson

Five days of jazz across the city’s bars, cafes and theatres, from big bands and youth showcases to late-night jams.

Thu 23 Jul · Red16

A late-evening open jam session where festival musicians and locals share the stage.

Thu 23 – Sat 25 Jul · DeVille, Fanny’s & The Honest Lawyer

Lunchtime and afternoon festival sets from Nelson’s school and youth jazz bands.

Sat 25 Jul · Rutherford Hotel Nelson

A festival double bill headlines Saturday night of the Nelson Jazz Winter Fest.

Sun 26 Jul · Fanny’s Nelson

Three bands close out the festival with a Sunday afternoon session.

Sun 26 Jul · The Honest Lawyer

Traditional dixieland swing rounds off the festival weekend at the Honest Lawyer.

All week · Tāhunanui & Stoke

The winter edition of the free explorer passport trail runs through the school holidays.

Tue 21 Jul · Elma Turner Library

Hands-on science and technology activities for kids at the library.

Wed 22 Jul · Elma Turner Library

A science session encouraging young girls into STEM, held during the school holidays.

Wed 22 Jul · Stoke Library

Creative paper craft fun for kids at Stoke Library, followed by Thursday’s Brick by Brick LEGO afternoon.

Sun 26 Jul · Elma Turner Library

A relaxed afternoon concert at the library, part of the jazz festival’s community programme.

Tue 21 Jul · Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

A guided Matariki-themed painting evening at the brewpub, with food and drinks available.

Fri 24 Jul · Rutherford Hotel Nelson

A ticketed retro party night at the Rutherford Hotel celebrating the 70s and 80s.

Sat 25 Jul · Eight Plates

A Saturday food and wine event at Eight Plates in central Nelson.

Fri 24 Jul · Theatre Royal Nelson

A dance showcase set to the music of pop icons, with further performance dates.

Sat 25 Jul · Red Door Theatre

Local performers battle it out on stage in this year’s lip sync showdown.

Fri 24 Jul · Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

A classical chamber music concert from the Phileo Quartet.

Wed 22 Jul · The Suter Theatre

An evening talk exploring the remarkable photographs from Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition.

Wed 22 Jul · McCashin’s Brewery

A free drop-in catch-up for connecting with others over a cuppa.

Fri 24 Jul · WAA! Club

A special-edition sustainability networking evening on tackling plastic pollution.

Wed 22 Jul · Central Nelson

The weekly Wednesday morning market with fresh produce direct from local growers.

Wed 22 Jul · The Dog’s Bone

A social run club that meets from the bar on Wednesday evenings.

Sat 25 Jul · State Cinema

Italian cinema on the big screen, with further screening dates through the season.

Fri 31 Jul · Trafalgar Park

The Tasman Mako host North Harbour under lights in NPC rugby.

Wed 29 Jul · Waka Bar & Grill

A weekly open mic night for local musicians and performers.