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…
Nelson jazz club Swing into Spring Friday, October 3,7:30 PM 9:30 PM Click HERE for Tickets Nelson Jazz big band is back at the Boathouse for a night or swinging big band classics, mostly from the 1940-1950s golden age. Bring a dance partner and enjoy a pre show meal and drinks from the Boathouse menu. DETAILS COMING SOON
Art Vine Paint & Sip Saturday 23rd august 12pm, Click HERE to get tickets Have your very own version of the painting "Water Lillies", by one of the great masters, Claude Monet, the famous French Impressionist. How exciting is this going to be to paint this! Don't worry, the canvas is pre-drawn and you will have expert guidance from our Artvine Artist. Here we go, we KNOW you love to Paint & Sip with Artvine! So, we have teamed up…
The Orange Box Friday 26th september 10am - 11am Click HERE to get tickets “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…
Ampersand Tickets Available HERE Ampersand will be performing an upbeat set of vocal and some Instrumental tunes from jazz to soulful blues and uplifting grooves. Great for having a dance to or listening and chilling out. Having first played together many moons ago in the Mister Nobody Quintet, guitarist and singer Brett Holland joins forces with Fraser Campbell on bass and Tony Bowater on drums.
Saturday 30th August, 7pm Tickets available $10 HERE Dust off your 80s gear and strap on your dancing shoes – the ultimate 80s night is here! 🎧💃 If you're over 40 and ready to meet others who share your love for the 80s (and a good time), this is your night to shine! So, whether you're looking for friendship, fun, or something more, don’t miss this chance to meet like-minded singles in a vibrant, energetic setting. Buy your tickets now, and…
Nelson unplugged Friday 1st August, 8pm Free event Set in the cozy charm of The Boathouse, Nelson Unplugged is a community open mic night hosted by the ever-charismatic Luke and Nagio. It’s a space where seasoned performers, first-timers, and everyone in between can share their music, poetry, comedy, or whatever moves them. No frills, just raw, unplugged talent and a crowd that’s here for all of it. Come for the vibe, stay for the creativity.
Shedheads Friday 25th july, 8pm Tickets available HERE Shedheads- Nelsons go to three-piece funk-rock band full of energy and pocket. Consisting of Drummer Shoei Ito, Guitarist Ryan Smith, and the singer-bassist frontman JP Moynihan. Shedheads have performed all over the region including opening for Tiki Taane and Drax-Project.Imperfect circles-We are a rock band based in Motueka. We write our own music and love experimenting with different genres and styles We have performed multiple gigs around the region. Our sets usually contain majority original…
Friday 18th July, 8PM Tickets available HERE Te Whanganui-a-Tara based indie rockers Search For Yeti arrive in Nelson/Whakatū to kick off the South Island leg of their 8-date national tour in support of their new album 'Dark So Soon', with a show at The Boathouse on Friday July 18th. Drawing influences from indie rock, britpop, folk and new-wave with an emphasis on hooks and melodies, the album shows a diverse range which has been praised as “a brilliant debut” (Chris Philpott),…
hobnail Friday 11th June, 8PM Tickets availale HERE Hobnail are a Wellington institution. They have played shows everywhere from Pittsburgh to Paekakariki, New Plymouth to Norfolk Island, Auckland to Amsterdam, Germany to Gore, the Canadian Praries to the Canterbury Plains. They are 3-time finalists at the New Zealand Music Awards (Best Folk Album and Best Country Song twice). Hobnail celebrated 30 years of active service in 2024, and now in 2025 will be touring across New Zealand with a new album by core members…