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…

Join the launch of the Nelson Trapper Connect series, starting with an event hosted by the awesome team at Birdlife on Grampians. This series is a fantastic chance for trapping groups around Nelson to come together, build community, enhance skills, and share expertise. Join us at Fairfield House for a hands-on trap calibration and maintenance…

A divine evening of delicious connection to self & other goddesses at the time of the New Moon, offering a return to the days of the Red Tent with a modern-day twist on this ancient ritual of times past. A revival of the empowered sacred feminine. Connecting to our heart space, intuition & highest consciousness,…

Learn to apply energy healing to yourself, your friends and family! The Pranic Healing course is an exciting two day workshop, filled with in-depth information on the energy body, chakras, and subtle energy sources. Learn to easily see and feel the aura. Learn to cleanse and energise the energy body that surrounds the physical body.…