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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
Smallbatch Stage House Concert featuring Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden
Smallbatch Stage House Concert Wed, Jun 24th show featuring multi-talented Kootenay based musicians Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden (see links to their music below).
Be reminded there are only 24 tickets available per show and they tend to sell fast so secure yours early.
CYRUS JORDAN
Vancouver-based musician, Cyrus Jordan, is a young songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who picked up an upright bass in his early years and has since expanded his love of music into a multi-faceted pursuit of creative expression.
Wednesday Karaoke and Wing Night at Finley’s
Beat those midweek blues by taking the stage and singing your favourite songs at Finleys Bar & Grill on Wednesday nights!
Check out our list of songs HERE
Darts Night
Join us at he legion for Darts Night every Thursday! Drop in.
Open Stage Thursdays Finley’s
There is so much amazing local talent in the Kootenays we need two nights a week to show it all off. All musicians and performers welcome.
Come down and show us what you’ve got or sit back and watch the amazing talents of others!
SUPERLUXE – all vinyl all night
all vinyl all night
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
Give’R by The River
Give’R by the River June 27-28th This is the main musical lineup:
Speak of the Devil
The Gypsy Trip
BCCR
Little T Ft. Dare2Funk
The Day Olds
+ Special guests
Ty WebbEmerencz HoolaKeith McCafferty
Boat race, tours and more!!!
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.
Boxing Fight Night XVII
It will be another unforgettable evening filled with explosive matchups, unstoppable energy. This year’s lineup brings together some of the region’s fiercest and most dedicated fighters. Delicious food & beverages will be available, a dance intermission and as always a very family friendly atmosphere, plus lots of new merch! Looking forward
White Lightning Band
June 27th at 7:00! Joing us for music and dancing with White Lightning! White Lightning is a highly danceable 6-piece Blues, Rock and Boogie Band from Nelson BC.with a distinctive twin guitar plus harmonica sound. They play classics from Little Walter to Chuck Berry, Little Feat and the Beatles alongside Kootenay originals.
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.
The Region
TRAVEL BOOK
Read our visitors guide online or order a copy of the official visitor's guide and map for our region.
