Jukejoint Friday 19th December 8pm, Tickets available HERE Nelson’s ever popular jump blues and R&B band return to The Boathouse for a Pre-Xmas dose of their take on classic British R&B, East & West Coast Blues and a dash of Americana. This 6 piece delivers hip shakin’ - knee swayin’ - arm swingin’ dance grooves in the blues style. A great opportunity to get a xmas group together, book a table and have a night to remember!
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,…
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!
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…
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…
Santa Sails to The Boathouse! Join us on Sunday, December 21st at 4 PM for a magical afternoon as Santa makes a seaside stop at The Boathouse! Bring a clearly labelled gift for your little one by Friday, December 15th, and Santa will hand it out personally on the day. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a tasty snack menu and drinks available for purchase. Best of all—entry is free! Come along with family and friends for holiday cheer, gifts, and…
Tickets Available HERE The Madsen Brothers re-form for this one off Nelson Show ..... Authentic Bee Gees magic in every way! Golden medallions, steaming disco boots, flares, discotheque mania: the Bee Gees are the icons of this magic era, firmly cemented into our minds as the men of “Night Fever.” This is all brought back to realistic life when New Zealand’s answer to the Bee Gees steps onto the stage and delivers a full production show packed with nostalgic hits…
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…
The Leftovers, Fri 17th october 8pm, Tickets available HERE, Who are The Leftovers? Few can place them, and fewer survive the attempt. Those who do are hit with the powerhouse vocals of Layna Sparks — equal parts velvet and lightning. Add the sharp songwriting and guitar riffing of Dave Remnant, and the stage is already on fire. Add Hayden “Stampy” Stamp, who somehow makes bass and harmonica look easy, and Luke Scowcroft, the drummer who won’t let your feet keep still. All…
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…