Bazurka is a dynamic seven-piece band based in Wellington, New Zealand, bringing together an electrifying blend of vocals, trumpet, saxophone, double bass, guitar, percussion, and violin. Specializing in traditional folk songs from the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as captivating Greek folk music, Bazurka delivers an exhilarating musical experience that transports audiences to…

Come and join Sun City Soul outside in the beautiful courtyard for our final Fairfield SOUL gig for summer 2025! Groove to the sweet sounds of an eight-piece band with horns, plus stellar vocalists Dan Moon and Tessa Quayle. It's a Sunday night so we will get the show going at 4:30pm. Location: Courtyard (outdoors)…

Ras Judah will return for this 21st Anniversary gig of OneVibe  bringing a couple of  Wellington's Cultural Embassy musicians to join in the celebration of their real roots reggae. OneVibe is a homegrown roots reggae band based in Nelson, New Zealand. Formed in 2004, the band has been making music together for over two decades,…

Join us for a beautiful evening with the Early Bobs; Exploring Dylan's Blonde on Blonde sounds with Clayton Taylor, Nathan Torvik , Craig Denham and others. Tickets: $25 / $30 on the door - book HERE Location: outdoors in the Courtyard (will move indoors to the Ballroom if wet) Timings: doors open 6:30pm, music from…

SOLD OUT Sublime divine, the words used to describe the rich tapestry of rhythmic melodies created by this trio. Featuring Internationally acclaimed Guinean griot Epizo Bangoura on Kora, the 21 string West African rhythm harp. Renowned world multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Cloake on N'goni, the 10 string West African rhythm harp. Jazz Conservatorium trained Bridget Kelly on…

Americana and country blues artists The DeSotos are hitting the road again this March for a 5 date tour that incorporates a Wellington appearance and four upper South Island shows. We are lucky to have them join us here at Fairfield House! This will be their sixth time touring these acoustic shows, including having to…

The “Californian Bungalow” was the favoured house of the 1920’s in New Zealand. Cosy and charming and built of native timbers, over 70 of them are still being lived in, here in Nelson in The Wood.  Because we are now in the 2020s, as part of the 2025 Tuku (Heritage) Festival, we are celebrating their…

Don't miss your chance to see this alt-country trio, touring the South Island for the first time in April, 2025! Tickets: $25 pre-sales $25 at the door All established artists in their own right, the poetic indie-folk trio features Eden Iris, Kim Halliday, and Sarah Charlie Rose. Halliday and Rose are the perfect complementary pair, offering fresh and unique…

As the trees let go of their leaves and the light begins to shift, nature invites us to slow down, reflect, and restore. But in today’s world, many of us are out of rhythm—with nature, with time, and with our bodies. This autumn, Alison is hosting a seminar that invites you to come back to…

Celebrate the release of National Panic, the debut album from Rufous Whistler, the Australian country act turning heads! The trio seamlessly blend tradition with innovation, traversing diverse musical landscapes to craft wiry narratives through a tapestry of folk and alt-country melodies. With heartfelt storytelling, dynamic arrangements, and gripping live performances, Rufous Whistler guarantees a show…

Have you ever dreamt of attending a cocktail party with your favourite literary heroes? William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe are here to ruin that dream for you. Brought to you by the award-winning Barden Party, 'Cocktales' will transform Fairfield House into an Enlightenment-era salon - full of grand ideas, humour, song and whimsy. Shakespeare…