All Events
PASTEL BLANK w/ NORA KELLY BAND
Twisting art-rock into something bright, crooked, and irresistibly danceable
RECLAIM: KSA Ceramics Year End Show & Sale and Alumni Silent Auction
The KSA Ceramics Year End Show – RECLAIM will showcase the skills and progress of the 2025-2026 ceramics cohort, celebrating this major milestone in their education and the transition for the new KSA.
CAPITAL JUNGLE PRESENTS- MARCUS VISIONARY
9p-1am
Nelson Legion 19+ More info to come
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Farmers Market is a city-managed service supporting local food producers, artisans, and community well-being. The Nelson Farmers Market has been a community staple for more than 40 years and is entering its sixth year as a City of Nelson program, remaining a valued community asset that strengthens the local economy and enhances Nelson’s appeal to residents and visitors alike.
Saturday Bunker tours
Yasodhara Ashram Guided Tours
GUIDED TOURS
Our Guided Tours are from mid-May to mid-October, 2:00pm on Saturdays. Our tours are approximately 90 minutes, including outdoor walkabouts and visits to the Temple and Gift Store.
Ukrainian Pysanka (Easter Egg Painting) Workshop
Tanya Znak — a Ukrainian professional designer and artist originally from Lviv, Ukraine, currently living in Vancouver, BC after r
Zine Crafting Night
Open to any and everyone
Check the poster and instagram for more details
Be apart of a poetry and crafting community
Publish your poem and art work
Take home a physical mixed media page of your poems
F
Nortchote with Guests Lauren Dillen and Jonny Bono
Lauren Dillen
Jonny Bono Dudar @ The Royal Canadian Legion
Saturday June 20th
Show at 8:30 pm Tickets at
Weekends at Finley’s
Finley’s In House DJ is ready with all your favourite dance floor tunes to keep you dancing all night long.
Late Nite Happy Hour from 8-11
Cut-Throat Karaoke
You are cordially invited to sing your lungs out at Cut-Throat Karaoke every Saturday night from 9-late at Uptown Tavern.
Fishing Forever – Kids Event
Sunday, June 21, 2026, Cottonwood Lake, 9am to 3pm
A Family Fishing Day – hassle free fishing for kids under 14 and their family!
Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
No Registration Required
Bring an Appetite!
Crawford Bay Sunday Market
The Crawford Bay Sunday Market runs Sundays from May 3 through October in Crawford Bay, except July 12 (Starbelly weekend). The market brings together local artisans, farmers, food vendors, and musicians, offering a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors. More information and vendor details at cbsundays.ca.
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Join in a free community walk through the labyrinth in Lakeside Park, Nelson. Summer Solstice represents the day of the year with the greatest number of daylight hours. Herald in the summer season and celebrate the light within each of us, shining brightly, in right relationship with the world.
Newkeys Place presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie, Like with friends.
Sundays 4-7
Tuesday Night Jazz @ The Hume
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM JAZZ@THE HUME: JANUARY 2026 SCHEDULE
TUESDAY’S 6-9
Reservations Recommended
6th. CHLOE ALBERT – Vocals
13th. DAVE RESTIVO – Piano
20th. KIYO ELKUF – Sax
27th. DON MACDONALD – Violin
Chess Sesh Tournament @ Backroads Brewing
Join our growing field of chess lovers every other Tuesday night for Backroads’ unique tournament-style event. Play a maximum of 5 timed games against other enthusiasts, making friends and checking mates along the way. With a $25 Backroads Gift Card on the line, you’re sure to get your fill of games. And Beer.
Open Stage Tuesdays at Finley’s
All Musicians welcome!
We love showcasing incredible local talent so come down and show us yours. Or enjoy some great food, delicious drinks and even better talent live on stage.
CANADA CELEBRATES! FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 COMMUNITY ACTIVATION
Canada Celebrates is coming to Nelson!
FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming to Canada and FIFA is kicking off a first-of-its-kind programme bringing communities across Canada together to celebrate the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
Wednesday Bunker Tours
The Region
TRAVEL BOOK
Read our visitors guide online or order a copy of the official visitor's guide and map for our region.

