Hospitality Offers
Eat, drink and stay during
Nelson Arts Festival
Make the most of your Festival visit with places to eat, drink and stay across Whakatū Nelson. Explore pre-show and post-show dining, ticket-holder offers and accommodation deals available during Nelson Arts Festival, from 22 October to 1 November 2026.
Bookings are strongly recommended. Offers are subject to availability and the individual terms of each business, so please check the details directly when booking or ordering.
Food and drink
Our Venue Partners
The Boathouse
Restaurant bookings can be made directly by phone from 5pm on event evenings.
Phone: 03 548 7646
Normal opening hours:
Wednesday–Thursday: 10am–2pm
Friday: 10am–midnight
Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar
A late night Cocktail & Whisky bar in the heart of Nelson
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4pm - Late
HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4PM - 7PM
The Vic Public House
Festival ticket holders can receive 10% off their bill from 22 October to 1 November 2026. The offer excludes public holidays. Show a valid ticket to your Nelson Arts Festival event when ordering. Further conditions may apply.
Neudorf Vineyards
Enjoy a glass of Neudorf in our wine garden alongside a picnic basket to share
Open Hours - Monday – Friday - 11am – 4pm
Pre show and post show dining,
with Nelson Dining Group
Plan your meal or drinks around the performance with these Festival dining options from Nelson Dining Group. Please book ahead, particularly for post-show dining.
Hopgoods
Pre-show only. Opens at 5 pm with its Bar Menu available. Happy hour runs from 5 pm to 6 pm, with $13 tap beers, spritzes and house red or white wine.
Cantina Nicola
Pre-show dining only. Book ahead to enjoy Cantina Nicola before your Festival performance.
Bar Rosa
Pre-show and post-show dining is available. Bookings are essential for post-show dining.
Urban Oyster Bar and Eatery
Pre-show and post-show dining is available. Bookings are essential for post-show dining.
The Boat Shed
A handy option for pre-show dining before selected matinee performances, with the full menu available. Check performance and travel times when booking.
Festival food and drink offers
Show your Nelson Arts Festival ticket to enjoy these offers during the Festival. Please check the venue's opening hours and any conditions before visiting.
The Dog's Bone
Festival ticket holders can receive 10% off food and drink from 22 October to 1 November 2026. No booking is required. Show a valid ticket to your Nelson Arts Festival event when ordering. Further conditions may apply.
Red 16
Nelson Arts Festival ticket holders can receive 10% off any drinks at Red 16 on the day of their event—before or after the show. Show a valid ticket to your Nelson Arts Festival event when ordering. Further conditions may apply.
Opening hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 3pm–11pm
Thursday–Saturday: 3pm–1am
Disclaimer
Nelson Arts Festival provides this list as a helpful guide for festival-goers looking for somewhere to eat and drink. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and the festival accepts no responsibility for the services of any provider listed or for the availability of any food and beverage offers or deals, which are set by each venue and may change without notice. If you're a food or beverage provider and would like to be added to this list, please contact marketing@nelsonartsfestival.nz.
Accommodation
Featured Festival accommodation
Tides Hotel and DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Book directly and use promotional code 12345 to receive 5% off the best available rate at Tides Hotel or DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments. The offer is subject to availability and each property's booking terms.
Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park
A Festival accommodation offer is being finalised. Check back soon for details, or explore the Holiday Park's cabins, campsites and self-contained accommodation in the meantime.
Festival accommodation offers
Admirals Motor Inn
Receive 10% off stays of two nights or more when booking directly with Admirals Motor Inn. Confirm Festival dates, availability and conditions directly when booking.
Book directly with Admirals Motor Inn
The Beachcomber Hotel
Receive 15% off any room type for stays from 22 October to 1 November 2026, subject to availability. Book directly and use promotional code ARTS26.
Book directly with The Beachcomber
Bella Vista Motel Nelson
Receive a complimentary continental breakfast when booking directly during the Festival period. Confirm how the breakfast applies to your booking when reserving your stay.
Book directly with Bella Vista Nelson
Amber Court Motel Nelson
Receive 15% off stays of three nights or more when booking directly. Use promotional code ART2026 and confirm Festival dates, availability and any additional conditions when booking.
Book directly with Amber Court Motel
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Receive 20% off accommodation for stays from 22 October to 1 November 2026, subject to availability. Contact Ksenia directly and mention Nelson Arts Festival to access the special rate.
Disclaimer
Nelson Arts Festival provides this list as a helpful guide for Festival visitors. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and the Festival accepts no responsibility for the services of any accommodation provider listed. If you are an accommodation provider and would like to be added to this list, please contact marketing@nelsonartsfestival.nz.