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Events

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Events & festivals in Nelson Tasman

Discover the diverse array of events that define Nelson Tasman, showcasing its rich heritage, warm hospitality and boundless opportunities for fun and discovery.

For a full list of upcoming events, please visit ItsOn.co.nz .

Nelson Tasman is surprisingly diverse and nowhere is that more evident than in the range of events we host every year.

From lively arts festivals that celebrate the regions creativity to outdoor adventures where you can indulge in local gourmet delights, you're in for an experience like no other.

Upcoming spring events

Nelson Arts Festival

Nelson Arts Festival is New Zealand’s longest-running annual regional festival with a fantastic mix of theatre, music, dance, circus, writers and visual arts.

NZ Cider Festival

Taste over 100 varieties of cider, from NZ's best cider makers.

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Feast Whakatū

Delight your palette with a 10-day showcase of delectable local food and beverages. Feast Whakatū is a celebration of the incredible diversity and craftsmanship the Nelson Tasman region has to offer.

Discover the bold, unique taste of Neudorf Black at the Moutere Artisans Open Day

Moutere Artisans Open Day - Spring

This annual event brings people from all over the country to taste the new olive oil and the new release wines, to experience some of the country’s finest cheeses and artisanal foods and to talk to talented artists – people who make baskets, sculptures, jewellery and ceramics.