Live Music

Vanuella Watt Oceania Celebration Concert Tour 2018 🗓

Thursday 22nd November 2018, 8pm (doors open from 7.30pm) The Alliances Françaises of Nelson-Tasman, Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch, together with the Government of New Caledonia, the Delegation of New Caledonia to New Zealand, the Pacific community, Aircalin, New Caledonia Tourism and Maison Vauron Wine Merchants are proud to present New Caledonian singer Vanuella Watt, the ‘Pacific Diva’ who will be travelling to New Zealand from 14th to 24th November. Vanuella will be in Nelson at the newly restored Boathouse…

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The Steve Mitchell Trio with Special Guests 🗓

Friday November 16th 2018, From 7.30pm A thrillingly laid-back warm-hearted night of original songs, lo-fi funk, back porch blues and more. Steve's songs are served up loosey-goosey style, but with grit in the grooves. Expect plenty of acoustic fingerstyle guitar and soulful slide punched home by Danny Sugar's joyous fluid bass and Lenny Chick's rootsy fatback drumming. The trio will be joined by very special guests. Entry $10 on the door.  

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Los Galanes-La Noche del Zorro 🗓

Friday 9th November 2018 The Boathouse hosts Los Galanes this Friday night.  Zorro and Esperanza will be the star of the show, come dressed as Zorro or Don Diego de La Vega or Esperanza. Prizes of a bar tab or cocktails to be won. Tickets only $10.  Door Sales available.

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An Invitation to The Boathouse Benefit Benefit Ball 🗓

Grab tickets from https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/the-boathouse-benefit-ball/nelson/tickets From the 1940s The Boathouse has been one of Nelson’s main dance venues. Swing and Sway was the call of the crowd and a band played to a packed dance hall every Saturday night. Suppers were of oysters and crayfish and talcum powder was scattered on the floor to aid dancing but in high tides the boards still got wet! More recently the hall has gained popularity on a Friday evening with bands from around the district,…

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The Warratahs “Drivin Wheel” Boathouse Encore Performance 🗓

Friday 2 November 2018 7:00pm – 11:00pm Due to public demand a Encore Performance. Celebrate the re opening of the Boathouse! Come along and enjoy the newly renovated Boathouse. Local act Dust and Gold will open the night. Tickets in high demand so be fast.   https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/the-warratahs-drivin-wheel-boathouse-encore-performance/nelson

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Alae Live at The Boathouse 🗓

Saturday 8th December from 8pm Alae will hit the road to celebrate the release of their full length debut album ‘Henry St’, with a 5 date tour of NZ. Set to showcase their sophisticated brand of indie pop in intimate live settings around the country, the tour launches this November. Featuring the singles Too Strung Up which has clocked over 2 million streams on Spotify, Stone Cold and the newly released All Gived Up, Henry St is a culmination of…

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The Boathouse Welcome Back Bash with The Warratahs, SOLD OUT!!!! 🗓

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR EXCITING UPDATES......   Thursday 1 November 2018 6:00pm – 10:30pm Tickets from https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/the-boathouse-welcome-back-bash-with-the-warratahs/nelson Nelson's award-winning heritage venue The Boathouse opens her arms to welcome you all back on board after a lengthy shut due to major storm damage in February. Kiwi legends the Warratahs, supported by Nelson due Dust and Gold join us in a Welcome Back Bash. This is the very first gig at The Boathouse since January and the…

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Welcoming back the boathouse

Spring is getting closer and we're looking forward to welcoming back the old girl with a bash. The Warratahs are confirmed! Date and ticketing details will be out soon. Let's get excited about The Boathouse Welcome Back Bash! Follow our Facebook page for live updates.  

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While We’re Shut….. 🗓

From Boathouse Regular DJ Dagmar....... It’s time for another Musical Montage Dance Party! With The Boathouse out of commission at the moment I’m feeling the urge to get some music out there for us to dance to, and Fairfield House is a great place to do it with its intimate atmosphere and lovely wooden floor. If you’ve enjoyed my gigs at The Boathouse and Nelson Arts Festival as well as my fortnightly radio show on Fresh FM, come along for…

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Jazz and Soul for The Boathouse 🗓

27th July, 2018 from 7.30pm, at The Granary, Founders Park. Join the crew of The Boathouse for a night of Jazz and Soul. Nelson Jazz Club Big Band and Sun City Soul bring tunes to dance to all night long. The Boathouse will operate a cash bar and hot snacks will be available to buy. Dress up and come along and dance to your old favourites. Both accompanied by crooner, Dan Moon. This is a Boathouse fundraising with all proceeds…

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