The Great Perfection
Dr. Alan Wallace is one of the world's leading scholars, writers and teachers of Tibetan Buddhism and an outspoken advocate for a revolution in the mind sciences to replace the current paradigm of materialistic reductionism. For 40 years he has taught widely around the world and has served as interpreter for many eminent Tibetan lamas,including…
Rennie Pearson
Rennie Pearson: Traditional Celtic Music Tunes, Songs and Stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie Pearson takes the listener on a journey through…
Terrible Sons with Sunset Swimming
Terrible Sons are finally leaving home. The indie folk duo of LA Mitchell and Matt Barus are touring to celebrate the release of Sunset Swimming, the first single from their…
Sun City Soul 2023!
Start the year off right with Sun City Soul at Fairfield! Come and groove outdoors in the twilight — this is a courtyard concert! Nelson’s favourite soul band features the vocals of the unmistakable Mr Dan Moon and Tessa Quayle, a rocking rhythm section, and two horns. It’s guaranteed to be a high-energy groove of classic soul…
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
Summer Shakespeare returns to Fairfield Courtyard with the hilarious comedy, The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged). 1 dead playwright 3 overachieving actors 37 plays 97 minutes What could possibly go right?! This irreverent fast-paced play romps through all 37 of the Bard’s plays in 97 minutes as three madcap actors in tights weave their wicked…
The Brazilian Social Club
Summer is here so why not treat yourself to day in the sun with festive LIVE music from Latin America, right in the heart of Nelson! Transport yourself to Brazil…
Much Ado About Nothing with the THE BARDEN PARTY
The Bard + Garden Party = The Barden Party is back this summer with another piece of Shakespearean magic like you’ve never seen it before. Two nights of hilarious fun…
Much Ado About Nothing with the THE BARDEN PARTY
The Bard + Garden Party = The Barden Party is back this summer with another piece of Shakespearean magic like you’ve never seen it before. Two nights of hilarious fun in the Fairfield Courtyard with the vintage troupe of travelling troubadours, presents a musical, raucous ‘rockabilly retelling’ of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. The…
Bossa Via
Bossa Via is the way of bossa nova — join us as we celebrate bossa nova as a classic form of jazz. We'll be playing a mix of timeless classics,…
Richter City Rebels
Aotearoa’s first and finest New Orleans second-line band Richter City Rebels are hitting the road again for their annual summer tour around the beautiful South Island! Returning to the one…
Pipes in the Park 2023
Exciting News! The City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band brings you Pipes in the Park for its sixth year. The Celtic music and dance extravaganza is being held again at…
Bazurka
Wonderfully invigorating Balkan, gypsy, folk music. The hottest Balkan fusion ensemble in Wellington is coming to the South Island, and this time they’re pulling no punches. Fresh out of the studio recording their debut album “Novi Grad All Stars”, they’re raring to showcase their new and exciting brand of music to the people of Nelson.…