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Born Jovi // LIVE @ The Boathouse 🗓

Saturday October 10, 8 pm Dinner from 5 pm - book your table now! Tickets HERE _ Celebrating almost 25 years on the road, Born Jovi is Australia’s longest running Bon Jovi tribute show, delivering the sound, energy and excitement of a real Bon Jovi concert.....and for the first time ever we're bringing the show to NZ! Fronted by vocalist Bret Watts, Born Jovi is a tight-knit group of seasoned musicians who share a genuine passion for the music of…

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You, Me. Everybody // Midnight Album tour 🗓

Friday June 26, 8 pm Tickets HERE Dinner from 5 pm - book your table now __ You, Me, Everybody’s Midnight tour showcases a distinctly Aotearoa take on bluegrass — rooted in tradition while pushing confidently at its edges. Blending banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and double bass with three-part harmonies, their sound draws as much from contemporary folk and Americana as it does from classic bluegrass, creating something both familiar and refreshingly local. “An implosion of musical talent and ideas…

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Conservation week // Predator free Nelson – The power of community and conversation 🗓

Predator free Nelson - The power of community and conversation. Creating Biodiversity corridors from shared spaces to your back garden. Wednesday 29 April 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm. Doors open at 5.30 for dinner and drinks, talk starts at 7. Please register your attendance for this free event HERE. — Come and join us for a night of inspirational women working on bringing people and communities together in Nelson for conservation - Lucy Byrne (Toi Toi Trappers), Emma Marshall (Rat-To-Tūī Trapping…

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Conservation Week // Within the Dark –Why darkness matters & what’s next for Te Tau Ihu 🗓

Wednesday 22 April 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Doors open at 5.30 for dinner and drinks, talk starts at 7. Please register your attendance for this free event HERE. — Join Ellen Cieraad, Ralph Bradley and Sean Walker for an inspiring journey into the value of natural darkness. Discover how night transforms ecosystems, and what public attitudes mean for conserving our disappearing night. Hear the behind the scenes story of how Nelson’s Wai iti became Aotearoa’s first Dark Sky Park and…

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Haewei Collective: 60’s / 70’s Folk & Beyond 🗓

Saturday May 2, 8pm Tickets HERE Janine Mitchell is a singer songwriter from Wellington who performs heartfelt songs, both originals and covers, in the 60's/70's era folk genre. With her guitar and fine lyrical vocals, she sings about Environmental and Social issues that are close to her heart. Janine is accompanied by Jack (vocals and lead guitar) Kevin (vocals and mandolin / harmonica), and Pete (vocals and percussion). After recording an album of original songs ("Etched in My Soul") with…

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Tuku26: Tuku Wāhine Whakatū 🗓

Thursday April 16, 5:30 pm Tickets HERE (free - koha - booking required) - “Tuku Wahine Whakatu- ” creates a space for wahine (Women) with important messages to share to present in voice and photographs what is moving them. The event follows on from the sold-out success with similar events at the last two Tuku Festivals. This year’s speakers are an impressive and entertaining group that engages and surprises you and leads you to more open lives. Hear/see their life…

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Hermsen County Hoedown @The Boathouse 🗓

Friday April 24th, 8 pm Tickets HERE Dinner from 5pm - book your table! _ Hermsen County are back for another Hoedown! Round up your crew and join us Friday 24th April for a boot-stomping night of country fun at The Boathouse Nelson! Limited Earlybird tickets available - $10 early release pre-sales, followed by $15 general admission, or $20 on the door (if available) Spot prizes for Best Costume & Best Dancer...Dust off the boots, grab your hat, and come…

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The Music of Coldplay 🗓

Friday May 1st, 8 pm Tickets HERE Dinner from 5pm - book your table _ The Music of Coldplay is a powerful and faithful recreation of Coldplays biggest songs. Faithfully recreated by Nelson/Tasman's busiest musicians Chris Phillips, Paul Jeffries and Craig Allott, this show will have you singing along and dancing to some of the most recognizable songs by one of the worlds best live bands. The theme is color, so make sure you dress in the brightest and loudest…

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Grease Jersey boys Beach Boys @ The Boathouse by Madsen Brothers

Tribute To Grease, Jersey boys & Beach Boys by Madsen Brothers 🗓

August 14, 8 pm Tickets HERE _ A show packed with the nostalgic hits of yesterday! All your favourites combined into one show — Grease, Jersey Boys, The Beach Boys, plus retro hits. What a lethal combination of good times, ensuring a great night for everyone! Nothing but the hits from these iconic sounds. The Paul Madsen Band brings you this fun-packed show full of great music, on-stage antics, and costumes.

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solo banton @the boathouse nelson

Solo Banton @The Boathouse 🗓

Saturday March 28th, 6 pm - midnight Tickets HERE _ After the unforgettable show last year, Tahunanui Hi-Fi, with the help of the good people at NiceUp have secured a Nelson date for Solo Banton's 2026 NZ/AUS tour! Ticket link is now live for Early Birds - get yours now! Since last year's show Solo has joined forces with the mighty Mungo's Hi-fi as their chosen MC which is proof enough of his talent and all we can say is…

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