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 forthcoming debut album. The song is nostalgic, about remembering and how memories tend golden while in the present it’s our conflicts that come to the…
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 for the afternoon as Brazilian Social Club serves up their spicy mix of hot rhythms, soaring melodies and generous dose of joie de vivre. Hailing…
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…
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, such as songs by the great Antonio Carlos Jobim, original tunes from composers of our region, and a selection of re imagined pop songs that…
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 and only Fairfield House to deliver their signature explosive beats and feel-good vibe After 10 years of funking it up all over Aotearoa, the Rebels…
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 the Fairfield House Meadow on Sunday January 29th, 2023 at 5.30pm. We have an exciting line up of performers this year including the full Pipe…
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.…
Mark Lockett ‘Swings and Roundabouts’ NZ Album release tour
Powerhouse drummer or tasteful timekeeper, you decide. Top New Zealand drummer Mark Lockett is set to release his seventh album, ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. Recorded recently in New York, a chordless quartet also featuring top NY heavyweights David Binney, Duane Eubanks and Matt Penman. Masterful improvisations in a cutting-edge setting. During lockdown Lockett penned nine original compositions…
Sonia & Nigel “Workshops”
Sonia and Nigel are a multi-cultural acoustic duo featuring French-American Paris-born Sonia Wilson on vocals & ukulele and Kiwi-American virtuoso musician Nigel Gavin on 7-string guitar. They weave French, Kiwi…