Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act JR will leave audiences breathless.

When disco diva, Deloris, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found, a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior.

Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage.

Based on the smash DreamWorks movie, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves unexpectedly in the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar!

NBS Nelson City Brass brings the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall, London packed into this 1-hour concert designed specifically for young people.

The ‘Proms’ concerts are a series that take part in London each year and cover a range of themes, ensembles and genres.  Nelson City Brass is proud to present its own version of the Proms with this concert and The Last Night of the Proms in a separate ticketed event.

We look forward to welcoming you! (Parents welcome too!)

Seating is General Admission (not allocated)

Get ready to tap your toes and be swept away as Shake, Rattle and Remix takes to the stage!

This vibrant dance showcase brings together talented students from Peta Spooner Academy of Dance, Jane Pascoe’s Stoke Dance Studio, Glenna Armstrong’s School of Tap, and Kymberly Widley Performing Arts.

From the grace of ballet to the energy of jazz, the artistry of contemporary, the rhythm of tap, and the flair of theatre craft, this show offers something for everyone. Audiences will enjoy a joyful mix of beloved classics, reimagined favourites, and unexpected musical twists, all brought to life through dynamic choreography and infectious enthusiasm.

Join us for a celebration of movement, music, and creativity - perfect for the whole family.

Step into a dazzling world of colour, creativity, and connection as Legacy Dance proudly presents Kaleidoscope.

Featuring dancers aged 5 and up, this mid-year showcase brings together a vibrant mix of genres including Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet and Musical Theatre.

Join many of our dancers as they take the stage for the first time. Kaleidoscope is a joyous reflection of our diverse dance community.

Suitable for the whole family.

Everyone's favourite ogre is back in an hilarious tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey, alongside a wise-cracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy and a fire breathing dragon and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero.

Luckily there's one on hand and his name is Shrek!

Lights, Camera, Action!

The dance show with energy and excitement, presented by the Fargher Academy of Dance.

Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Ballet, featuring dances from 3yrs through to adults.

The dancers can’t wait to show you everything they have learnt this year.

RQP presents Showquest - a night to celebrate creative rangatahi.

Showquest is a nationwide performing arts programme and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original stage performances combining Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture and Technology. Students design, produce and perform their stories in a powerful night of celebration with the community.

Young designers will follow the performances with the TOI wearable art showcase - prepare to be WOWed! Watch friendly inter-school rivalries heat up as ākonga explore the issues that are important to them. Join friends and whānau in supporting local emerging talent on the big stage!

Showquest and TOI are proudly presented by RQP, champions for young creators and producers of Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, Rockshop Bandquest, OnScreen and Stills.

A magical illusion and circus spectacular is coming to Nelson. New Zealand’s own Circus of Illusion Magic Show is 90 minutes of fast-paced family entertainment.

Featuring New Zealand’s premiere Illusionist Andre Vegas and Company performing large-scale mind-blowing illusions. From Andre’s classic dove act, appearing a motorcycle, Drop Spike illusion, and as seen on NZ’s Got Talent the ‘Blade’ illusion.

Another highlight, witness the incredible and stunning Andre de Jong and Eve Gordon. A world-class dynamic aerial and acrobatic duo whose breathtaking performances will include adagio, double trapeze and Spanish web. A stunning display of trust, strength, and poetic grace.

Special guest artist, from the Gold Coast, Australia, Joel Fenton. Known as the Cirque Stuntman, see him get sucked inside a giant balloon. With a mix of comedy and audience participation, he will have you on the edge of your seat as he juggles a chainsaw.

New Zealand’s leading female magician, Felicity Rogers, will be weaving magic, puppetry, dance and theatre into her mesmerising original performances. In addition, Felicity will turn the traditional gender roles in ‘magic’ upside down by sawing a man in half!

Kids look out for Felicity’s 10-year-old son Leonardo who will also put in an appearance, presenting his very own illusion in the show.

A theatre spectacular that will appeal to all ages from preschoolers to grandparents and everyone in between.

The Glow Show is an extraordinary experience that educates as it entertains, delivering an utterly original event for the whole family.

The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays! The Glow Show is an extraordinary experience that educates as it entertains, delivering an utterly original event for all the family.

This year, the Glow Show tells the story of te kāhui whetū o Matariki (the star cluster/whānau of Matariki) as they gather to light up the skies for te tau hou Māori (Māori New Year). But where is the smallest star, Waipuna-a-rangi? Could the little one be lost in the moana?

The Glow Show brings the beautiful Matariki myths to life with its unique puppets, intriguing tamariki wherever it goes.

Delightfully told in te reo Māori and English, the Matariki Glow Show shares themes of whakawhanaungatanga, friendship and togetherness. It offers a truly memorable experience with positive and uplifting messages for tamariki.