Sep
3
to Sep 5
Aug
6
to Aug 9
Clue - Nelson Girls College
Independent Production
Nelson College for Girls welcomes you to their senior drama production of CLUE.
Jul
17
to Jul 19
MD Outdoors Adventure Film Festival
Independent film festival
MD Outdoors presents our Adventure Film Festival.
Jul
8
to Jul 11
Jun
28
2:00 PM14:00
Jun
28
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
27
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
26
6:30 PM18:30
Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
13
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
7
2:00 PM14:00
Jun
7
9:00 AM09:00
Paint Like a Pro (the Wham Bam of Painting)
Independent workshop in the Mina Arndt Education Room
Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00
May
23
7:00 PM19:00
Apr
21
6:00 PM18:00
Us and Them - A Disabled Ski Film
Independent Production
Us and Them is a ski film that features four disabled skiers and was funded, produced, filmed, and edited entirely by the crew.
Apr
11
2:00 PM14:00
Murder, Mayhem, and Megalomania: The rise of authoritarianism in Ancient Rome
Presented by The Nelson Institute.
Murder, Mayhem, and Megalomania: a compelling talk by Assoc. Prof. Gwynaeth McIntyre (University of Otago) exploring how Sulla, Julius Caesar, and Augustus reshaped Rome’s political system and paved the way for autocratic rule.
Mar
14
1:00 PM13:00
Dreaming of Lulu
Presented by Nelson Fringe Festival.
A collaborative performance exploring heartbreak, storytelling, and Tagata Moana identity through personal narratives.
Mar
6
7:00 PM19:00
Life Behind The Lens
SOLD OUT
Presented by Coathanger Events.
Doug Allan, the award-winning cameraman whose TV credits include Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen Planet, is touring NZ's South Island. Join him for an unforgettable evening of stories and insights from decades of filming the natural world.
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00
Life Behind The Lens
Presented by Coathanger Events.
Doug Allan, the award-winning cameraman whose TV credits include Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen Planet, is touring NZ's South Island. Join him for an unforgettable evening of stories and insights from decades of filming the natural world.
Jul
4
to Jul 6
Nelson Adventure Film Festival
The Nelson Adventure Film Festival presented by MD Outdoors! Celebrate the top of the South Island with local films by local legends. Whether you're into biking, tramping, paddling, climbing, or just love a good yarn, this night is for you.
May
21
to May 24
Prima Facie
Join The Nelson Theatre Collective at The Suter’s Pastorius Waller Theatre for "Prima Facie," a gripping play about Tessa, a brilliant barrister who must confront the patriarchal power of the law. Named Best New Play in London in 2023, this powerful performance runs from May 21-24, 2025.
Apr
26
1:00 PM13:00
Journey to New Edinburgh: following in the footsteps of the Otago pioneers.
Join Sean Brosnahan for a talk presented by the Nelson Institute on "A Journey to New Edinburgh," a documentary series about the Otago settlement.
Apr
10
7:30 PM19:30
Nelson Historical Society - James Jenkins Lecture 2025
The James Jenkins lecture is a biennial event proudly presented by Nelson Historical Society - Te Manatōpū Hītori o Whakatū, and this year supported by Nelson City Council and The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū. The lecture is part of Tuku 2025, a festival in Nelson that celebrates the region's diverse heritage and history.
Jun
9
to Jun 27
French Film Festival Aotearoa 2022
With a lineup of 21 fantastique French Films - there is something to excite, delight, and entertain every member of the family!
Jun
4
to Jun 5
Top of the South Film Festival 2021-22
The Top of the South Film Festival brings together the best and most promising filmmakers and offers them an opportunity to showcase their films on the big screen.
May
27
to Jun 2
Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival 2022
The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival is coming to the Pastorius Waller Theatre at the Suter Art Gallery for the first time!
Sep
19
to Oct 3
Italian Film Festival
The Sixth Edition of the Studio Italia Cinema Italiano Festival / Studio Italia Italian Film Festival NZ.
Sep
8
2:00 AM02:00
Wonderland Glow Show
A ‘kiwified’ interpretation of the classic ‘Alice in Wonderland’ tale with giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppetry.
Jul
26
11:00 AM11:00
CANCELLED: The Museum of This Morning
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we're sorry to say that tonight's performance of The Museum of This Morning has been cancelled. The event organisers will be in touch with ticket holders in the next few days to discuss rescheduling the show, or to refund tickets. If you have any questions or concerns, please email hello@jetpacktheatre.com.
Thank you for your understanding.
Jul
25
11:00 AM11:00
The Museum of This Morning
What did you do today? Join Australian national champion improvisor and museum curator Jim Fishwick for a truly unrepeatable evening.
