Sun City Soul @The Boathouse ๐
July 24, 8pm Tickets HERE _ Join Sun City Soul at the Boathouse for a night of Sizzling Soul!! Boogie on down to the band's rich vocals, groovy horns and a whole lot of rhythm!!
The Underground @The Boathouse ๐
July 25, 8pm Tickets HERE _ The Underground return to The Boathouse Nelson with their no frills, in yer face, hows ya father blend of high energy Britrock bangers from across the ages. Expect classics from The Jam, The Who, The Cure, The Police, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, The Specials, The Cult and more. Their last show at The Boathouse sold out weeks in advance, early booking is strongly recommended. See you there!
Whipped Cream Presents EUPHORIA VI ๐
July 18, 8pm Tickets HERE _ EUPHORIA VI returns to Nelson for another night dedicated to uplifting trance. Making its debut at The Boathouse, the night sees Ali K, Sonic and DJ Luc each take the decks with their own take on the music that inspired them, before joining forces for a back-to-back-to-back finale. Whether you've been there since the beginning or you're discovering EUPHORIA for the first time, expect timeless tunes, big energy, and a dancefloor that won't stop…
BRING THAT BEAT BACK ๐ฅ // Old School Hip-Hop Party ๐
Saturday August 22, 7pm Tickets HERE _ ๐ฅ BRING THAT BEAT BACK ๐ฅ Nelson... we're taking it right back to the golden era of hip-hop. Dust off your Adidas, bucket hats, Kangols, shell suits and gold chains because we're celebrating the biggest anthems from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s with a night dedicated to the music that shaped a generation. ๐งFeaturing โข Downtown Brown โข DJ Damon (The Nomad) โข Nicky Stanicky โข Tuneshifter ๐ค Hosted by MC Antsman…
Young Moon || Cloud Dreams @ The Boathouse ๐
Saturday September 12 Tickets HERE _ Young Moon began as the solo project of American songwriter Trevor Montgomery, now based in Nelson. Over the past decade, Young Moon has released music through respected indie labels Western Vinyl (J Tillman, Dirty Projectors) and Orindal Records (Advance Base, Julia Byrne, Cass McCombs), including albums like Navigated Like the Swan, Colt and the beautiful 2023 release Triggered by Sunsets. Their styleโdescribed as โCloud Gazeโโblends ambient textures, slow-burning melodies, and introspective lyrics. Young Moon's…
Quiz Night with Rohan O’Neill-Stevens ๐
Tuesday July 7, quiz starts at 7pm Register your team HERE Dinner from 5:30 - book your table _ Get your team together for the Green Party Whakatลซ Nelson Quiz Night! Both prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs at The Boathouse on July 7th. Make friends, have a few drinks, and stretch those brain muscles! Max team size six people, so you can fit comfortably around a table! Don't have a team? Don't worry! Show up and we…
Legendary Locals // Craig Prichard & Friends ๐
Friday July 3, 6-9pm Dinner from 5pm - book your table! Free for members // $10 on the door or Humanitix - tickets HERE _ Legendary Locals returns with another evening celebrating Nelson's homegrown talent, as familiar Boathouse performer Craig Prichard brings together a hand-picked lineup of talented local musicians. Bringing together contemporary and Celtic music, songs and tunes, the evening begins with a delicate, mesmerising set from guitarist and songwriter Ira Gorse. James Butler then joins Craig on Scottish…
40 Years Below // Fundraiser for the Brook Waimฤrama Sanctuary ๐
Wednesday July 1st, show starts at 6:30 pm Tickets HERE Dinner from 5 pm - book your table _ 40 Years Below, a Fundraiser for the Brook Waimฤrama Sanctuary Fifty-five years ago, Roger Lusby spent a year at Scott Base in Antarctica. On 1 July, he's coming to The Boathouse to tell us what life was really like through stories, songs, poetry and photographs. From repairing one of Sir Edmund Hillary's old tractors to enduring months of isolation, bitter cold,…
Crash Bandihoot & Brazilian Social Club ๐
Friday July 10, 8pm Tickets HERE Dinner from 5 pm - book your table _ Get ready to blast away the winter blues on Matariki Weekend with Crash Bandihoot's first South Island show of 2026! Recently back from their Tour of Brazil, Kiwi favourites Crash Bandihoot bring an 8 piece colourful raucous New Orleans street style hornfunk explosion. Soaring horns, driving dancing rhythms and plenty of smiles! 3 International Tours and counting, thousands at Gardens Magic, parades at Newtown Festivals…
80s Quiz Night // Presented by South Sudan Education Fund ๐
Thursday June 30, 6 pm Register your team HERE - Note: Quiz teams signups close June 23 Pub grub dinner from 5 pm - book your table! _ Join the South Sudan Education Fund for an 80s-themed Quiz Night at The Boathouse on June 30. Expect a fun evening of trivia, music, prizes, and plenty of retro flair, all while supporting efforts to expand access to education in South Sudan. Dust off your best 80s outfit, gather a team, and…