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Wine Nelson tasting 🗓

Thurs Oct 16th, Tickets available HERE Our friends at Wine Nelson are hosting their annual Tasting event on Thursday 16 October - meet the makers, taste the terroir, discover the delights! The Tasting brings together the best of Nelson's wineries under one roof, with delicious delicacies available on grazing tables throughout the night. All tastings are included with your ticket, and with the Trafalgar Centre a lovely short walk from The Boathouse, we hope you'll join us afterwards for dinner…

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All Girl Big Band Boathouse Bas 🗓

Saturday, October 18, 2025 8:00 PM  11:00 PM Tickets Available $25 HERE $30 at the door Student ticket at only $20 Get ready, Nelson! The powerhouse that is the All Girl Big Band will be steamrolling from Christchurch into town this October with their high-voltage big band swing, a much-anticipated comeback since their last impressive performance at the 2019 Nelson Jazz Festival. Eighteen wildly talented women, whose infectious joy of music making is evident at all their live shows, are ready to electrify…

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My Granny Ali Lives In The Stars – Children’s Book Launch 🗓

My Granny Ali Lives In The Stars - Children's Book Launch When: Thursday 16th October Where: The Boat House Nelson Time: From 5.30pm. Born and raised in Nelson, Jane Hawkins returns home for the launch of her first children's story - My Granny Ali Lives In The Stars. A 'heart' project, this story is written after the loss of her Mum, Alison, in April last year. The story was written for Alison's grandchildren, those who are here and those who are…

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IT’S GETTING HOT-ENE, SO TELL ME ALL YOUR JOKES 🗓

Saturday 25th october, The worlds heating up, going wild, and Hoani Hotene is trying to get through it all with what…? Jokes, yep. Asking the big questions like ‘how do you become a better person?’ and ‘why does everyone pick on gingers?’ Hoani brings his personal style of comedy in a show about finding your place and getting by in a crazy world. See one of Aotearoa’s best up-and-coming comedians talk about ‘What Now?’ at his kura kaupapa, trying to grow…

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Cabaret Night 🗓

Cabaret Night, Tickets available HERE The much loved Cabaret Night is back. Join us at the Boathouse for an intimate dinner and a show, a two course set menu accompanied by soulful tunes; this night consistently gets rave reviews. Perfect for a date night or a relaxed night out with friends, even if you are venturing out solo. Mister Nobody will be bringing the smooth tunes, the Boathouse will be serving up the tasty meals (and fetching you drinks)... all…

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Kids Love Music 🗓

Friday oct 10th Tickets available HERE Join the Retro Band for a great night out at the Kids Love Music Trust’s fundraiser. Generous sponsors have provided a fabulous range of auction items, including a beautiful print of Ōkārito Lagoon by Warren Houston, a ride for four on the Port Nelson Tugboat, Airbnb accom, musical goodies, car hire from Bowater Toyota, and a range of dining/entertainment experiences. All proceeds go to Kids Love Music Charitable Trust, to help get kids started with music.…

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Brazilian Social Club Celebrates Brazilian Independance Day! 🗓 🗺

Brazilian Social Club Celebrates Brazilian Independance Day! Friday 29th, 8pm start Tickets available HERE A fusion between 2 bands to bring you the beats of our drums and the best of Brazilian music. Sambassadors and Brazilian Social Club will keep you busy on the dance floor! Brazil Celebrates Independence Day in September but we will celebrate it this FRIDAY 29th August!! Always an excuse to party!! Only $10 on the door The Boathouse is open from 5.00pm for dinner.

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Ellie Brooke 🗓 🗺

Ellie Brooke Friday 26th sept 8pm, Tickets Available HERE Ellie Brooke is a Marlborough based singer/songwriter playing well known songs from the 60's all the way to the present day, she likes to build rhythms and harmonies with live looping for a richer and livelier sound. Every song is played with her own unique take but still pays homage to the original in a balance of old and new. Ellie also writes and performs her own music, with positive lyrics…

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Nelson jazz club Swing into Spring 🗓 🗺

Nelson jazz club Swing into Spring Friday, October 3,7:30 PM  9:30 PM Click HERE for Tickets Nelson Jazz big band is back at the Boathouse for a night or swinging big band classics, mostly from the 1940-1950s golden age. Bring a dance partner and enjoy a pre show meal and drinks from the Boathouse menu. DETAILS COMING SOON

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Best in Brews springtime beerfest  🗓 🗺

Best In Brews springtime beerfest Sat, 4 Oct, 2pm - 6pm Click HERE to get tickets Its Springtime at the Boathouse, and what better way to celebrate than to frolick at a Beer Fest with your mates? Four local breweries will put their best foot forward and bring you their three best brews. Ticket price includes an adorable beer glass to keep, hot chips and snacks, and live entertainment by DJ King B. Get down here.

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