Events

Established Nelson musicians Duo Jackson perform a varied programme featuring works by Granados, Phillip Houghton, Torroba and Carmichael. Join us for some music at lunchtime.

Fiona Pears performs live in concert with her band, in Nelson for one night only! Fiona will perform a mix of styles including tango, gypsy and a touch of classical music.

Come along and hear NCMA students perform at this end of term concert. Students will showcase what they have been learning in their lessons. Everyone is welcome and entry is by koha/donation.

Join us for an action-packed evening featuring performances by celebrated local acoustic artists including Gael Force, Polly and the Minstrel, Mosaic and Django Schmango!

This will be the first solo recital on the Cawthron Organ since its restoration to the original specification of 1913. Alan will play music by Bach, Bossi and Boëllmann together with an improvisation.

Don't miss one of NZ's finest songwriters, Nadia Reid perform in the Nelson School of Music Auditorium. This will be your last chance to see Nadia before she heads to the US to record her next album.

The Nelson Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor John Rimmer and violin concerto soloist John Thomson playing works by Viennese composers Schubert, Mozart, Mahler, Brahms and Haydn.

Comedy. Thrills. Chaos. Delight. Meet the most delightfully evil man alive, Mr Hyde. A man so evil he punches the cleaning lady, drop-kicks a precious kererū and yells ‘shark’ at the beach.

Young artists from schools around the Nelson-Tasman region present their inspiring self-written music in a 40 –minute lunch break concert. Come and listen out for the stars of the future.

Nelson City Brass presents an enjoyable mix of music for all ages, featuring soloists, sections of the band and full band. Entertainment for all ages and musical tastes. Join us!

Stellar Singers are coming to beautiful Nelson to share their passion for a capella singing & performance. Don't miss a delightful evening featuring every genre of music.

This award winning Italian period-instrumental ensemble will delight with two decadent programmes dedicated to Handel, Fasch, Telemann, Haydn and Mozart.