Trafalgar Venues

08/09/2026

It was great to host the Tasman Mako at the Trafalgar Centre yesterday when it was too wet to train outside.

07/09/2026

SELLING FAST - OVER 50% SOLD!

This is not your average Christmas function.

The Ultimate Xmas Party is already well over 50% full, with tables continuing to book. If you’ve been thinking about getting your team or crew together for the night, now is the time to lock it in.

We’re bringing together incredible food, premium beverages, amazing entertainment and world-class event production to create one unforgettable night at the Trafalgar Centre.

✨ Let us take the hassle out of organising your Christmas party
✨ Perfect for businesses and small organisations
✨ An epic night out for groups of friends
✨ Tables of 10 or individual tickets available

Whether you’re organising a staff function, celebrating the year with clients, or simply wanting an amazing festive night out with friends, The Ultimate Xmas Party has you covered.

👉 Delicious catering by Gourmet Catering Nelson
👉 Epic entertainment from Sweet Mix Kids
👉 Full event production by Gravity Events Nelson

No venue hunting. No organising entertainment. No stress.

Just book your tickets, gather your crew and enjoy one of Nelson’s biggest Christmas parties of the year.

With more than half the tickets already gone, don’t leave it too late.

Email [email protected] for more information or to secure your table.

01/09/2026

How amazing is this!!

Machine de Cirque has been so popular that the Nelson Arts Festival have added a third show!

Get in fast, these tickets will sell quickly. Tickets are available from https://nelsonartsfestival.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/

Due to incredible demand, we’re thrilled to announce a THIRD PERFORMANCE of Machine de Cirque at the Trafalgar Centre!

Saturday 31 October | 7pm

Tickets to the first two performances have sold out, so by popular demand we’ve added one more chance to experience this spectacular international circus sensation from Quebec, live in Whakatū Nelson.

These tickets will sell fast - so if you’ve been biding your time, do not wait! There will be no additional performances released.

Book tickets here: https://nelsonartsfestival.nz/event/machine-de-cirque/

25/08/2026

Get your tickets now to Che-Fu The Musician at the Trafalgar Centre on 10 October.

Che Fu celebrates 25 years of breakthrough album Navigator this October

An evening with Che Fu & The Kratez with special appearances by Aaradhna, Betty-Anne and King Kapisi.

One of Aotearoa's most influential voices, Che Fu, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his landmark album Navigator with a special nationwide tour this October.

An Evening with Che Fu & The Kratez will see the pioneering artist perform Navigator, alongside a career-spanning selection of favourites, joined by his powerhouse live band The Kratez and special guests Aaradhna, Betty-Anne and King Kapisi.

Tickets are available from https://eccles.co.nz/touring

21/08/2026

Excited to welcome the Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo back!

20/08/2026

What an amazing result for an amazing show! Get in quick for the few remaining tickets.

We can't quite believe it, but the Friday 30 October's performance of Machine de Cirque has SOLD OUT.

We have just released a handful of FINAL tickets for the Saturday matinee; you will need to be lightning fast if you want to catch this show!

For lots of other wonderful live and family-friendly events, check out our full programme which is now live.

https://nelsonartsfestival.nz/

12/08/2026

Last week our team was represented at the NZ Events Association's annual conference Eventing the Future, which brings together event professionals, venues, suppliers and industry leaders from across Aotearoa.

Being part of these national conversations is important for the Trafalgar Centre and the wider Nelson events industry. Building strong relationships with event organisers and industry partners helps keep Nelson front of mind when opportunities arise, while giving us the chance to learn from what is happening at venues around the country.

We were also proud to contribute to the conference programme, with our Venues Manager Mark facilitating a panel alongside venue colleagues from Venues Otautahi, BNZ Theatre and the New Zealand International Convention Centre who shared the stories behind some of New Zealand’s exciting new venues. The discussion explored how these venues came to life, the journey through opening, lessons learned along the way, and how they plan to maximise these facilities for their communities over the next 50 years.

Having our team invited to contribute to conversations like these is also a great reflection of the role the Trafalgar Centre plays within New Zealand’s venue industry.

The Trafalgar Centre already plays an important part in New Zealand’s event landscape, and staying connected, sharing knowledge and building relationships across the industry will help us continue to strengthen what we can offer here in Nelson.

It’s all part of keeping our region connected to the national events industry and creating more opportunities for great events and experiences in Nelson. 🙌

10/08/2026

Our back of house corridor is getting a much needed facelift, with brand new carpet going down.

It might not be an area our audiences ever see, but over the years this hallway has been walked by plenty of performers, artists, speakers and event crews before they head out to entertain thousands of people in the venue.

Back of house is where they prepare, relax, wait for showtime and probably experience a few pre-show nerves! So making it feel warm, welcoming and comfortable is important to us.

We put a lot of thought into creating a great experience for everyone who walks through our front doors and we want to make sure the people coming through the back door to entertain us get a great experience too.

Not the most glamorous renovation we’ve ever shared… but sometimes it’s the little things behind the scenes that make a big difference.

03/08/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets are on sale to Che-Fu The Musician at the Trafalgar Centre on 10 October.

Come and celebrate 25 years of the legendary Navigator album.

Tickets are available from https://eccles.co.nz/che-fu-the-kratez