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Sugar bowl 🗓

Friday 21st Nov 8pm, Tickets available HERE SugarBowl is an acoustic duo that blends a wide range of musical styles spanning over a century. Comprised of Stephan Gilberg (guitar and harp) and Ali Lenton (vocals), SugarBowl started out in Nelson, where they first captivated audiences at the highly-regarded Tasman Bay Blues Club’s ‘Jam Nights’. Ali's vocals, combined with Stephan’s instrumental prowess, create a dynamic sound that earns audience attention from the get-go. Their broad repertoire draws from legendary artists such…

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IT’S GETTING HOT-ENE, SO TELL ME ALL YOUR JOKES 🗓

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…

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Too Many Cheifs 🗓

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…

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Cabaret Night 🗓

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…

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Kids Love Music 🗓

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…

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Gypsy Pickers 🗓

Friday 29th 8pm, Tickets available HERE  Gypsy Pickers perform their popular originals, foot-stomping world music & crowd-goes-wild selection for a spring party on the waterfront!

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Conservation week talk 🗓 🗺

Aug 28th 7pm - 9pm Regester HERE Connecting Communities and Action on the Ground – The thinking behind our work and action through community groups and Environmental Grants to protect indigenous wildlife in the Nelson Area. The Science and Environment staff from NCC will team up with Stu Hanchet of Pipers Reserve to present some of the actions that are taking place for nature in the Nelson Region. Come and find out how you can get involved and learn some…

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The Orange box

Tickets Available HERE “The Orange Box” is a visually captivating storyblending handmade puppets, mesmerizingjuggling, and enchanting circus artistry. Featuringa variety of puppetry styles—from hand puppetsto marionettes and shadow puppets—alongsidethe magic of contact juggling, poi, and buugeng, itfollows a paper puppet trapped in a monotonouspackaging office. When a mysterious box and amap spark his desire for change, he embarks on atransformative journey of self-discovery,ultimately embracing his identity to find freedom.Beyond entertainment, it invites us to stepoutside the box, where true magic…

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The Orange Box 🗓

The Orange Box Get Tickets HERE The Orange Box is a visually captivating storyblending handmade puppets, mesmerizingjuggling, and enchanting circus artistry. Featuringa variety of puppetry styles—from hand puppetsto marionettes and shadow puppets—alongsidethe magic of contact juggling, poi, and buugeng, itfollows a paper puppet trapped in a monotonouspackaging office. When a mysterious box and amap spark his desire for change, he embarks on atransformative journey of self-discovery,ultimately embracing his identity to find freedom.Beyond entertainment, it invites us to stepoutside the box,…

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Cabaret night 🗓

Tickets Available $50 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. Tessa Quayle and Paul Gilmour will be bringing the smooth tunes, the Boathouse will be serving up the tasty meals (and fetching you…

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