Upcoming Events in Nelson, Tasman
Hop aboard our double-decker Summer Beach Bus and ride to Nelson Airport’s popular Walk the Runway event in style! Pre-book your seat and enjoy an easy, scenic trip as the bus picks up passengers from central Nelson, Rocks Road, and right here at Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park.
The bus will drop you at the airport for this unique charity evening, where the runway opens to the public for a once-a-year sunset walk. After the event, the Summer Beach Bus bring you back to the Holiday Park.
The event returns as a fundraiser supporting the entry of Nelson Airport Emergency Service team members in the 2026 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge, with all proceeds going to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ. Entry is by donation.
The big day out for the teddy bears is here, and this years’ theme is Caring for Our Bears!
Give some TLC to your soft toy or bear by taking it to the Bear Spa, where they can get a massage! Or to the First Aid Tent to Dr Bear and Nurse Bear to get a check-up!
There is lots to enjoy on the day with your bear! Learn you’re A,B,C with Teddy School, face painting and balloon creations with Flossie (gold coin koha), Hunt for Bugs with Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and refresh yourself with Street Food’s food and beverages.
There will be plenty of excitement on the live stage; dance together to 3 time APRA Children’s Song of the Year winner Levity Beet, who is headlining the event with his heartfelt and hilarious music for tamariki and their whānau, Akiko will perform the all-time favourite, The 3 Little Pigs, the beautiful sounds of the harp with Ruby, and laugh along to the shenanigans from librarians from Nelson Public Libraries’, all whilst enjoying your whānau picnic in the wonderful Isel Park.
Bring a picnic, hat and sunscreen. Please plan to take your rubbish home.
The NELSON MANU CHAMPS is an OFFICIAL QUALIFIER for the 2026 Z Manu World Champs!
On Saturday 21 February, at Nayland Pool, they’re set to find 8 finalists across the Manu and Freestyle divisions who will go head-to-head at the Grand Final in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, on Saturday 14 March 2026.
Get ready for an action-packed day of epic bombs, big splashes and all-round good vibes!
Come watch, give it a go, or just jump on in and sign up!
Follow the aroma of wood-fired pizza and handmade gnocchi, sip an espresso or cool off with silky gelato, and watch chefs work their magic in live cooking demos that always pack out. Music fills the streets, while the Tarantella dance brings everyone to their feet.
At Trafalgar Park, gleaming Fiats, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Vespas and Ducatis dot the fields in our biggest vehicle showcase yet. Stalls brim with Italian products and artisan goods — olive oils, truffle condiments, cheese, crafts, and plenty more to discover.
Families will love the kids corner with games and face painting, while grown-ups can try their luck in our legendary raffle, or visit our first-ever “Italians in Nelson” exhibition to learn more about the local Italian community. Did you know that Italians have been calling Nelson home since the late 1800s?
Nelson Fringe Festival is an annual event celebrating the performing arts. We present work across a range of styles, including theatre, comedy, dance, improvisation, music, burlesque, circus and whatever else artists offer!
We’re really committed to supporting local people across Te Tauihu/Top of the South, especially new talent. If you are local with an idea we’d love to hear from you and support you bringing the show to the Fringe.
Whether you’re on stage or in the audience, it’s about throwing yourself into a festival of ideas, shows, experiments, adventures and general fringy awesomeness.
Join in at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ ! Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years. It’s a fun and rewarding day out for EVERYONE.
Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two.
Every participant who enters receives:
An official Weet-Bix Kids TRY Champions t-shirt, swim cap and Rebel Sport drawstring bag
A TRY Champions medal
Complimentary Weet-Bix Breakfast at event
A downloadable certificate of achievement
Plus the chance to WIN awesome spot prizes and meet their sporting heroes.
Almost half a million Kiwi kids have given it a TRY and now it’s YOUR turn!
Let’s get our Kiwi kids outside and active. Go on “Give it a TRY!”
Marchfest 2026 is ready to pour, serving up a fresh take on the festival and going bigger than ever. Over 20 independent breweries are rolling in with their own stands, pouring more than 100 beers to sample. Chat directly with the brewers, discover new favourites, and taste the best of New Zealand’s craft scene, all in one laid-back, sun-soaked day of flavour and good times.
All-day live music keeps the vibes flowing, creating the perfect soundtrack as you explore the festival. You’ll also find mouth-watering bites from top food trucks, local wine and cider on hand, and the ever-popular BrewZone packed with live demos and expert talks for those keen to learn the tricks of the trade.
Whether you’re a seasoned hophead, a music lover, or just chasing good summer vibes, Marchfest is your ticket to one unforgettable day in Nelson.
Raise your glass, grab your crew, and join the celebration!
THANK YOU to our community for getting involved! Around 220 people showed up on Saturday 20 September 2025 to drag 720kg out of the inlet, surrounding bush and beach – a record on both counts!
We love so many people getting involved, showing their care and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) for this beautiful place.
Our clean-up is part of a much bigger effort: the annual nation-wide Clean Up Week which shines a light on how much litter ends up in our environment and brings communities together to tackle the issue head-on.
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week also incorporates World Clean Up Day which happened also on Saturday 20 September. The event is a global civic action, bringing together individuals, governments, and organisations to tackle waste issues.
Discover the diverse array of events that define Nelson Tasman, showcasing its rich heritage, warm hospitality and boundless opportunities for fun and discovery.