Live Music

The Boathouse will be open for lunch from 10-2pm on Saturday, May 11th The Crayons will be playing on Friday, May 10th so come along for some music and watch the fireworks from the best seat in the house

Friday March 15th, 8pm Click HERE for tickets $25 Black & Gold are the four piece band that keeps Christchurch on their feet all night long! They're in Nelson for one night only! All the classics from Aretha Franklin, Gloria Gaynor, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, Chuck Berry, The Beatles and so much more! The band will be in their favourite themed costumes and they're excited to see what crowd costumes win best dressed. There will be some other fun games…

Friday 1st March, 8pm Click HERE for tickets $20 or $25 on the door If dancing and singing loudly to your fave tunes is your thing, Cover Me is the band you want to party with! With a collection of the best hits and anthems from all the eras, Cover Me is a collaboration of some of New Zealand’s finest musicians …Trudi Wilson (vocals and keys) Mark McKenzie (vocals and guitar) Luke Wilkes (vocals and bass) and Jim Boyden (drums)…

Friday 8th March, 8pm Click HERE to get tickets $20 or $25 on the door A pillar of the local music scene, Gentle Giant have been performing regularly around the top of the South for over a decade. With Sam Sargent on vocals, Alex Thompson on guitar, Andreas Vitz on drums and Dan Hanson on bass, this four-piece knows how to work the dance floor. While they are usually known for their unique take on artists such as ABBA, Blondie…

Friday 22nd March, 8pm Click HERE to get tickets $15 The indie pop-rock trio of your dreams has arrived! Come on down for a night of dynamic music and story telling lyrics. Violet Project was formed by Emma Common in early 2023. After working on her music and performing as a duo with guitarist Luke Wilkes for a few years, they decided they wanted to elevate their sound to more than what they could accomplish as a duo. Enter their…

Genre Fluid Saturday 30th March, 7pm Click HERE to get tickets for $25 Dynamic Kiwi duo, Genre Fluid, fuse music and theatre into high-energy funk-rock anthems and improvised acts with their unique synergy on stage, morphing style, sound and character into a captivating experience for all ages to groove and be moved. Heavily influenced by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads and Fat Freddys Drop, the duo consists of Wellington-born vocalist and performance artist, Silk Satin Suede, and Nelson-born multi-instrumentalist and…

Flamencodanza Tuesday 12th March at 7pm Click HERE to get tickets Flamencodanza is more than just a show—it’s a breathtaking journey that transports the audience to the heart of Flamenco culture. With its fusion of tradition and contemporary flair, it showcases the enduring power of artistic expression.. The synergy between Bayaz and Mannola, evident in their remarkable performances and captivating visuals, underscores the profound impact of artistic collaboration. Their shared passion and consummate skill resonate deeply, leaving an enduring impression…

Crash Bandihoot and Brazilian Social Club, New Orleans Street Style Brass Band  Saturday night party! December 30th, 7pm Click HERE to get tickets $25 It's on!! Kiwi favourites Crash Bandihoot return to the beautiful Boathouse for an end of year summer session of raucous New Orleans street style brass band music. PLUS - Support from the awesome Brazilian Social Club! Nelson's own vibrant and exciting group of musicians from NZ, Brazil, Japan and Singapore bring an unmissable set of exotic…

Latin Party feat. DJ Nightlife Friday 9th February, chill tunes starting from 7pm and DJ Nightlife will start from 8pm Click HERE for tickets $10 DJ Nightlife will be playing smooth latin tunes for your to move those tango hips to! So bring your Salsa party and get those dancing shoes moving!

Pony Baby Friday 16th February, 8pm Click HERE to get tickets $20 or $25 on the door With sweet harmonies that'll melt your heart, Pony Baby is country music's newest darling duo. ARAHI and Jazmine Mary make up this magnetic pair, whose blue home by the sea inspired their heartfelt lyrics and melodies. With the release of their debut single “I think I'm falling in love”  Pony Baby readies to win over hearts, with a full album and nationwide Tour launching…