Santa Sails to The Boathouse! Join us on Sunday, December 21st at 2 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 19th, 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…
Saturday, October 18, 2025 8:00 PM 11:00 PM Tickets Available $25 HERE $30 at the door Student ticket at only $20 Get ready, Nelson! The powerhouse that is the All Girl Big Band will be steamrolling from Christchurch into town this October with their high-voltage big band swing, a much-anticipated comeback since their last impressive performance at the 2019 Nelson Jazz Festival. Eighteen wildly talented women, whose infectious joy of music making is evident at all their live shows, are ready to electrify…
My Granny Ali Lives In The Stars - Children's Book Launch When: Thursday 16th October Where: The Boat House Nelson Time: From 5.30pm. Born and raised in Nelson, Jane Hawkins returns home for the launch of her first children's story - My Granny Ali Lives In The Stars. A 'heart' project, this story is written after the loss of her Mum, Alison, in April last year. The story was written for Alison's grandchildren, those who are here and those who are…
Saturday 25th october, The worlds heating up, going wild, and Hoani Hotene is trying to get through it all with what…? Jokes, yep. Asking the big questions like ‘how do you become a better person?’ and ‘why does everyone pick on gingers?’ Hoani brings his personal style of comedy in a show about finding your place and getting by in a crazy world. See one of Aotearoa’s best up-and-coming comedians talk about ‘What Now?’ at his kura kaupapa, trying to grow…
Too Many Cheifs 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, often with an element…
October 31st - 8 pm 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…
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…
Friday oct 10th Tickets available HERE Join the Retro Band for a great night out at the Kids Love Music Trust’s fundraiser. Generous sponsors have provided a fabulous range of auction items, including a beautiful print of Ōkārito Lagoon by Warren Houston, a ride for four on the Port Nelson Tugboat, Airbnb accom, musical goodies, car hire from Bowater Toyota, and a range of dining/entertainment experiences. All proceeds go to Kids Love Music Charitable Trust, to help get kids started with music…
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…
November 7th, 8pm Tickets available HERE This spring, Shades of Shakti embarks on a 17-date national tour, bringing their mesmerising blend of Indian classical music, jazz, and Western classical traditions to audiences across Aotearoa. Based in New Zealand and formed in 2018, this intercultural ensemble has captivated audiences with their intricate musical interplay, dynamic improvisation, and deeply connected stage presence — earning standing ovations at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts (2020) and the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival (2023)…