What’s On

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5 January BAY DREAMS

Festival favourite ‘Bay Dreams’ is back with a fresh look and a new purpose. Featuring a diverse lineup of long-awaited international and local talent. Set to be one of the highlight festivals of the summer.

Trafalgar Park

13 & 15 January SUMMER HARNESS RACES

Join us for all the action on and off the track. Family fun and entertainment. $5 per adult. Under 18’s free.

30th Dec - 8th Jan MAPUA ART GROUP ART EXHIBITION

View art by talented local members including well recognized artists. Open daily 10am until 5pm. Free entry, all artwork is for sale.

7 & 8 January CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW

Nelson Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Club present their annual show of club members bikes. Come and see British, European, Japanese, American models. Adults $5, children free. Mapua Community Hall

7 January PAUL MADSEN’S ABBA TRIBUTE

Take a chance on me and become a Dancing Queen at the Waterloo (otherwise known as the Playhouse). $25, two course buffet, $45 for show. Dinner from 6pm, Show from 8pm. Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz

The Playhouse Jubilee Park, Richmond

14 January ART IN THE PARK

Come and enjoy the atmosphere and view creations painted in oils, watercolours and acrylics. You will also find mixed media works, ceramics, pottery and glasswork. 10am-4pm

Richmond Park Showgrounds Queens Gardens, Nelson

Check out what’s happening in the region!

Beer, cider and food festival with live music from The Feelers, Assembly Required, Reece Milton, Imani-J & Kahu S-B. Tickets at tastetasman.co.nz

Rutherford Park, Nelson

21 January GOLDEN BAY A&P SHOW

Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, baking, flowers, handcraft, photography, music, side shows, wood chops and more. All day free entertainment for kids. 8am-5pm. $10 pre-show tickets NBS Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka. Gate sales $15. Under 15 free. Recreation Park, Takaka

10 – 12 Feb BETTER HOME & LIVING SHOW

The show will inform and inspire anyone wanting to improve their lifestyle in a sustainable way by showcasing tomorrow’s ideas, today. Featuring the latest trends and innovations for indoors and out, massive show-only specials.

Trafalgar Centre

22 January BOSSA VIA

Bossa Via is the way of bossa nova, Bossa Via’s sound is tasteful, laid-back with cruisey smooth dancing vibes.

Perfect for a summer’s afternoon in the beautiful Fairfield courtyard. Bar and a selection of local tasty foods available. 4pm.

Fairfield House

21 January DREAM11 SUPER SMASH

See Blackcaps and White Ferns in action for the Central Stags, Hinds and Otago in a fun T20 doubleheader. Food trucks, giveaways and mascots will be a big hit with the kids, tickets from just $5, and free for under-fives. Tickets from cdcricket.co.nz

Saxton Oval

On now – 12 February BIRD IN SPACE

Artists Craig McIntosh, Shaun Waugh, Lonnie Hutchinson and Areta Wilkinson create meaning through reduction, simplification of form, and repetition, both physically and conceptually.

19 – 22 January NELSON BUSKERS FESTIVAL

Daily and dusk family shows 10.30-2.30 and 6pm. Plus two evening variety shows at the Boathouse (R18, tickets at eventfinda). Line-up from Northern Ireland, Estonia, Italy, Aotearoa and Mexico.

Upper Trafalgar Street and Mapua Wharf

28 & 29 Jan FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

Landslide is a five-piece live band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past eight years, covering classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie’s solo hits! Dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm.

The Playhouse

The Suter Art Gallery

On now – 5 March DARRYL FROST: INNER PEACE

Ceramicist Darryl Frost is an expert in the ancient Japanese technique of anagama pottery. This dramatic exhibition celebrates his 100th anagama wood firing at his Tasman kiln.

The Suter Art Gallery

Summer 2023 CELLARBRATION

Visit the cellar doors, experience the taste, and celebrate the winemakers in our own backyard this summer! Find out more online.

tastenelsonwines.nz/ cellarbration.

Various locations