Live Music Nelson

Weekend top 40 DJ
2026-09-19 20:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-12 20:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-05 20:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-29 20:00 - 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | Finley’s, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada

LEEROY STAGGER
2026-09-19 20:00 - 23:50 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada

Open Stage @ Finleys
2026-09-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Finley’s, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada
Check out some of the best live and local music on stage at Finley’s
We’ve got everythign you need to come down show us what you’ve got

Samuel J | Constellations Tour – Concert Hybrid Dance + UNITE Wellness Expo
2026-09-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Nelson District Rod & Gun Club, 801 Railway St, Nelson, BC, V1L 1H6
NELSON! Join us for a convergence of heart-opening music and ecstatic dance with Samuel J, plus healing vibes at UNITE’s SpeedHealing Wellness Expo.
Samuel J brings his Constellations Tour to Canada ahead of his fall tour with Xavier Rudd. “Some of the most captivating, soul-nourishing music I’ve heard in my lifetime.”
Presented by UNITE and Samuel J Tellam.
801 Railway St, Nelson.

DAYGLO, OUT OF ORDER, MOTORAMA
2026-09-15 20:00 - 23:50 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada

MAMA'S BROKE
2026-09-14 20:00 - 22:40 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada

Karaoke Night @ Finley's
2026-09-13 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-06 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-08-30 21:00 - 23:30 | Finley’s, 705 Vernon St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3, Canada

Live on the Patio @ Mr Mikes
2026-09-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | MR MIKES, 651 18 St, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2N1
MR MIKES is Live on the Patio Sundays from 6pm – 8pm. Join us with Quinn Stainer for some great music and great times!

A Decade of Discover Circus
2026-09-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Discover Circus, 801 Front St H, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B8
🎪✨ A Decade of Discover Circus is here! ✨🎪
Join us as we celebrate 10 incredible years of Discover Circus with an afternoon of community, creativity, and circus magic!
🌟 Live circus performances
🎶 Music by @runekey_music & @sistersunmusic
💦 Dunk Tank (dunk your teacher!)
🌭 BBQ Fundraiser
🎉 Free activities and fun for all ages
☀️ Indoor/outdoor event!
Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re discovering us for the very first time, this is a celebration for our entire community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and help us mark a decade of inspiring creativity, confidence, and connection through circus arts.
📅 September 13, 4-6pm
📍 Discover Circus
🎟️ Free to attend!
Come celebrate the past, support the future, and help us make this our biggest Discover Circus celebration yet! ❤️🎪

NIGHTSHADES w. SAMMY VOLKOV
2026-09-11 20:00 - 23:50 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada

HIERO DAY CANADA
2026-09-11 12:00 - 2026-09-13 23:59 | Salmo River Ranch, 7790 BC-3, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0
Hieroglyphics is landing on the Salmo River Ranch on September 12 for the first official Hiero Day Canada this September. Expect Shambhala vibes, with the most legendary Bay Area Crew in Hip Hop history. Get ready for 12 hours of music and one night of camping under the stars at the home of Shambhala Music Festival.
Bringing the spirit of Hiero Day Oakland North to BC’s leafy interior, this special celebration highlights hip hop culture, community, and creativity in an intimate outdoor setting. Guests can expect live hip hop performances, curated local food and craft vendors, and laid-back campground vibes that create the perfect environment to connect, celebrate, and unwind.
More than just a concert, Hiero Day Canada is a celebration of community and cultural exchange – a gathering where fans, artists, and creators unite in one of British Columbia’s most scenic outdoor locations. With limited tickets available, secure your spot and be part of this unique weekend of music, culture, and connection.
Music programming runs from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
With Performances by:
Hieroglyphics — Oakland, CA
Chali 2na & Cut Chemist — Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Rude — Los Angeles, CA
Mac Lethal – Kansas City, MO
Split Sphere — Vancouver, BC
Snak The Ripper – Vancouver, BC
Junk & Flipout – Vancouver, BC
DJ Digs – Winlaw, BC
Additional artists to be announced.

Sunday Sessions - Holly and Jon
2026-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Hummingbird Lodge, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Central Kootenay, BC, V1L 6N2
Holly and Jon, made up of Holly Hyatt and Jon Burden, are a powerhouse acoustic duo hailing from the Slocan Valley, bringing their signature blend of blues, roots, and heartfelt harmonies to the Hummingbird Lodge.
With three critically acclaimed albums under their belt, this dynamic pair has earned serious accolades. Holly is a Kootenay Music Award winner for Best R&B Song and an Indie Blues Award nominee. Together, they’ve shared the stage with the likes of Colin James, The Trews, Jeff Healey, Los Lobos, and even the legendary Leon Russell.

GABRIEL PALATCHI BEATS – SUMMER’S END DANCE PARTY
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Rd, Winlaw, BC, V0G 2J0
Celebrate the summer and dance into September with Gabriel Palatchi Beats, the new live electronic project from internationally acclaimed Argentine pianist Gabriel Palatchi.
Palatchi fuses Latin jazz, funk, tango and electronic beats, and has been recognised as a rising star by Billboard Magazine and awarded a Gold Medal from the Global Music Awards for his album Trivolution.
Tickets: General Admission $25, Low-income $20, Children (under 18 with an adult) $10. A fundraising event hosted by the Rural Alternatives Research and Training Society — 100% of proceeds go to the Society.
Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Rd, Winlaw.

DJANGO'S JEWELS
2026-09-04 20:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada
Vintage jazz and swing at The Royal.

Wicked Woods Music Festival
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-08 | Fairmont Hot Springs
An immersive electronic and arts festival in a forested setting with multiple stages, art installations, and camping.

Aneurysm - Tribute to Nirvana with The Bloodshots
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Harry’s Hall, 1119 Columbia Rd, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L7
Aneurysm is an authentic and electrifying tribute to grunge pioneers Nirvana — the raw, high-energy performances, the iconic distorted riffs, and the anguished screams and rebellious spirit.
With special guests The Bloodshots, whose “Grunge Punk ’n’ Roll” sound has taken them from hometown stages in Winnipeg to some of North America’s largest venues.

FIVER, THE FLY SMACKERS, THE ANGELS
2026-09-02 19:00 - 23:00 | The Royal, 330 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H5, Canada
Fiver is the project of Simone Schmidt, a four-time Polaris-nominated songwriter, vocalist and guitarist who continues to innovate within the country and folk traditions. Their latest, Fiver Trois presents Cleaning House, moves between tightly arranged songs and playful, melodically rich improvisation.
With The Fly Smackers and The Angels.

Sunday Sessions - Barak Shulman
2026-08-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Hummingbird Lodge, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Central Kootenay, BC, V1L 6N2
Barak Shulman first picked up a guitar in the mid-90s, jamming with his brother and best friend during the heyday of the Seattle sound — a scene that deeply shaped his musical taste from just across the border in Vancouver, BC. Inspired by that era’s raw energy, Barak went on to earn an online guitar certificate from Berklee College of Music, sharpening his craft.
He played his first gig on New Year’s Eve 2014 at The Wolf and Hound in Kitsilano, just months before packing up a U-Haul with his girlfriend (now wife), their cat, and their dreams, and heading east to Nelson, BC. Since then, Barak has played hundreds of shows throughout the region. His live sets are an acoustic journey through four decades of rock and soul; think Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, The Verve, John Mayer, and more!
