Festival

Too many chiefs 🗓

Too many chiefs Friday Oct 24th 8pm, Tickets available HERE Too Many Chiefs are three of New Zealand’s busiest singer/songwriters: Rob Joass (Hobnail), Andrew London (Andrew London Trio, Hot Club Sandwich) , and Wayne Mason (Fourmula, Warratahs). All tour their own respective shows, sometimes internationally, and once or twice a year come together in Too Many Chiefs to share songs and stories from the road. Their individual influences and performing styles range from blues and jazz to country and folk,…

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Hallows Eve Haunting 🗓

Saturday 1st nov 7.30pm, Tickets available HERE Join us in a spooky celebration of all things extreme metal as we delve into the depths of depravity and debauchery! Prizes for best costume and best mosh, spot prizes going on the night too. Lets make this a party to remember!

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Banjo Ben And The Breeze X Shedheads 🗓

Wed Nov 12th, 7pm Dinner service 5-7pm Tickets available HERE Fresh off the Interislander, Banjo Ben and The Breeze have docked at The Boathouse, where they will continue to make waves on their small summer tour. Teaming up with them this time round are the illustrious Nelson funk rockers: Shedheads... Banjo Ben and The Breeze are a 4-piece indie-folk comedy band based in Wellington, NZ. Their theatrically charged gigs are packed full of catchy lyrics, wild stories, and plenty of…

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Pink Floyd 🗓

Friday 14th Nov 8pm, Tickets available HERE Craig Allott and The Boathouse, Nelson presents The Music of Pink Floyd. The Music of Pink Floyd brings to life, the exciting music of Pink Floyd throught the 70s,80s and 90s. The trio of Paul Jeffries on Keyboard & BV's, Chris Phillips on Drums and Percussion & BV's and Craig Allott on Guitars & Main Vocals with the help of some studio wizardry, faithfully recreate the sound and magic of the music of…

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NYE 2026 at the Boathouse 🗓

Weds 31st December 7pm, Tickets Available HERE We love to ring in the New Year at the Boathouse, and this time we've got Nelson's favourite band the Leftovers to help you groove into your new era. With two ticket options; 7pm arrival with Buffet dinner included or 9pm arrival for gig only, both options include a cocktail on arrival and will have you starting the night in style, throw in the best view in town and you are all set.…

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Too Many Cheifs 🗓

Too Many Cheifs Tickets Available HERE Too Many Chiefs are three of New Zealand’s busiest singer/songwriters: Rob Joass (Hobnail), Andrew London (Andrew London Trio, Hot Club Sandwich) , and Wayne Mason (Fourmula, Warratahs). All tour their own respective shows, sometimes internationally, and once or twice a year come together in Too Many Chiefs to share songs and stories from the road. Their individual influences and performing styles range from blues and jazz to country and folk, often with an element…

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Shades of shakti Tickets available HERE  This spring, Shades of Shakti embarks on a 17-date national tour, bringing their mesmerising blend of Indian classical music, jazz, and Western classical traditions to audiences across Aotearoa. Based in New Zealand and formed in 2018, this intercultural ensemble has captivated audiences with their intricate musical interplay, dynamic improvisation, and deeply connected stage presence — earning standing ovations at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts (2020) and the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival (2023).…

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General Kala 🗓

Tickets Available HERE Taking their lead from classic analog synth acts of the late 1970s and early '80s, as well as progressive and rock luminaries of both decades, General Kala have been described (by others) as Ultravox meets Kate Bush, and the fusion of visceral, soaring, melodic dance composition with vintage synthesis and syncopated rhythm. GK EPs are now available on compact disk, cassette and digital download from generalkala.com. The EP collection includes the re-recorded debut HEXAD, alongside SLEEPWALKER, NIGHT…

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Gypsy Pickers 🗓

Friday 29th 8pm, Tickets available HERE  Gypsy Pickers perform their popular originals, foot-stomping world music & crowd-goes-wild selection for a spring party on the waterfront!

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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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