Summer Movies al Fresco
Wednesday 3 January - Saturday 24 February, 9pm - 11pm (movies start at dusk)
$2 adult, $1 child
A great collection of movies screened in the beautiful parks of Te Tauihu (Top of the South).
Come in themed dress-ups for Frozen Reo Māori or The Railway Children and if you're game, Ned Kelly!
Celebrate Indian culture with food, music and a Bollywood film with the Richmond Indian community, enjoy the Twilight Steam-Up at Higgins Heritage Park and support your language journey with the screenings of favourite Disney movies in Te Reo Māori.
A number of screenings will be shown with English subtitles turn on for the deaf, hard of hearing or English as a second language viewer (* on the schedule).
Load up the couch, gather a group, a delicious picnic and join us from 7:30pm to play giant board games or discuss the meaning of life under the regions' glorious summer sunsets. Wrap up warm and bring a torch to light your way home.
If it looks like rain, please text "Is it on?" to 022 406 1665 after 7:30pm on the night.
For up-to-date details see nelsonsummer.nz or the Summer Movies al Fresco Facebook page.
Please pack it in, pack it out and keep our parks beautiful!
| Date | Movie | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jan | One Hundred and One Dalmatians | Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park |
| Thu 4 Jan | *Brother John | Isel Park, Stoke |
| Fri 5 Jan | *The Italian Job | Washbourn Gardens, Richmond |
| Sat 6 Jan | *Paddington 2 | Fairfield Park, Nelson |
| Wed 10 Jan | Ned Kelly | Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park |
| Thu 11 Jan | *Jesus Christ Superstar | Isel Park, Stoke |
| Fri 12 Jan | Frozen Reo Māori | Pioneers Park, Nelson |
| Sat 13 Jan | One Hundred and One Dalmatians | Fairfield Park, Nelson |
| Wed 17 Jan | Brother John | Pioneers Park, Nelson |
| Thu 18 Jan | *Shrek | Isel Park, Stoke |
| Fri 19 Jan | The Italian Job | Victory Square, Nelson |
| Sat 20 Jan | The Railway Children | Higgins Heritage Park, Wakefield + Twilight Steam-Up from 6pm |
| Thu 25 Jan | Whina | Isel Park, Stoke |
| Fri 26 Jan | *One Hundred and One Dalmatians | Washbourn Gardens, Richmond |
| Sat 27 Jan | Jesus Christ Superstar | Fairfield Park, Nelson |
| Fri 2 Feb | Coco Reo Māori | Victory Square, Nelson |
| Sat 3 Feb | Frozen Reo Māori | Stoke Youth Skatepark |
| Sun 4 Feb | Whina | Decks Reserve, Motueka |
| Tue 6 Feb | What Really Happened: Waitangi | Founders Heritage Park, Nelson (check itson.co.nz for timings) |
| Fri 16 Feb | The Hate U Give | Stoke Youth Skatepark |
| Sat 17 Jan | Shrek | Fairfield Park, Nelson |
| Fri 23 Feb | Paddington 2 | Village Green, Ellis Street, Brightwater |
| Sat 24 Feb | Chak De! India | Washbourn Gardens, Richmond + Indian community evening from 6pm |
Movie details:
Brother John 1971 // 95 mins // PG
A thought-provoking drama following a mysterious man returning to his Southern hometown, raising questions about his identity and purpose.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians 1961 // 79 mins // G
A delightful animated classic about Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita, fighting the sinister Cruelle de Vil to save their puppies.
Jesus Christ Superstar 1973 // 106 mins // PG
A captivating rock opera film depicting the last week of Jesus' life. It offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to the crucifixion, creating a provocative and musically powerful experience for audiences.
Shrek 2001 // 90 mins //PG
An animated comedy where an ogre, accompanied by a talkative donkey, embarks on a quest to rescue a princess and learns the value of friendship and acceptance.
Frozen Reo Māori 2013 // 102 mins // PG
Come dressed as your favourite character!
The animated adventure of two sisters in a frozen kingdom, highlighting the power of love over fear and the importance of family bonds.
The Italian Job 1969 // 99 mins // PG
A thrilling heist film set in Italy, following a group of robbers executing a gold theft. Featuring one of the best car chase scenes in cinema.
Ned Kelly 1970 // 100 mins // PG
Come dressed as Ned!
Starring Mick Jagger, his action packed film chronicles the infamous Australian outlaw's life and his struggles against authorities.
Paddington 2 2017 // 103 mins // PG
A charming family film following Paddington Bear's misadventures, emphasising kindness and the importance of community.
The Railway Children 1970 // 109 mins // G
Come dressed up in some old time attire!
A heart-warming story of three children's adventures after moving to the countryside, offering themes of resilience and compassion.
Twilight Steam-Up: Join us from 6pm for fun family activities. There will also be a food truck on site!
Coco Reo Māori 2017 // 105 mins // PG
An enchanting animated tale set during Mexico's Day of the Dead, celebrating family, music, and the power of honouring one's ancestors.
Whina 2022 // 112 mins // PG
A biographical film chronicling the life of New Zealand activist Whina Cooper, known for her influencial role in the Māori land rights movement.
What Really Happened: Waitangi 2011 // 68 mins // PG
Part of Nelson's Waitangi Day Commemorations, check itson.co.nz for timings.
Following the happenings of the days surrounding 6 February 1840 this docudrama answers some questions and poses others.
The Hate U Give (2018) // 134 mins // M
Based on the best-selling novel, The Hate U Give tells the story of Starr Carter, who lives in two worlds: the poor, black neighbourhood where she resides and the mostly white prep school she attends. The uneasy balance is shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend by a policeman. Facing pressures from all sides, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right.
Chak De! India (2007) // 153 mins // PG
Kabir Khan knows what it's like to come back from the dead. The ex Indian Captain has now come back in the avatar of the Coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey team. A team that exists more on paper and less in reality. The team is a rag-tag bunch of girls with their own agenda. A abunch of girls who have forgotten what it is like to play for the love of the game. Of playing because you want glory for your country. Not because you want a pensioned job or a government flat. They have all forgotten the sharp thrill of just holding the hockey stick, keeping their eyes on the ball and playing for all they are worth. They have played every game but hockey to make sure they get selected every year in the Indian National team. But what does it really mean to play for the Indian National team? To play for India?