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  • Culture Embassy

    Join us in the courtyard for a musical treat with Culture Embassy - a 10-piece NZ band fusing African, Reggae/Ska, Jazz and Afro-Latin rhythms. A carnival of ethnic diversity and collaboration of culturally inspired sound on stage. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Fairfield pop up bar will be operating, alongside Cultural Conversations - Her Business…

  • CLUBE DO CHORO

    Join us for an evening of upbeat and joyful Brazilian music. Originating in 19th-century Rio de Janeiro, Choro music blends European salon music with Afro-Brazilian rhythms for a lively, virtuosic instrumental style known for its sweet lament or joyful, passionate feel. Clube do Choro Chch features a small ensemble of flute, 7-string guitar, fiddle, and…

  • Riwaka High Rollers

    Get your groove on in the courtyard to one of the best local 4-piece live acts around. Funky, World, Soul, Reggae, Latin and Dance stylings with the odd ballad when you need a rest. An eclectic mix of covers and originals you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 6:30pm.  Tickets $25, available here

  • Jazz Embassy

    An amalgamation of some of Nelsons finest jazz musicians, Jazz Embassy rips through a range of standards inspired from the cool sounds of the '50's and '60's. Listen or bop to the likes of Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Roy Hargrove and Clifford Brown. Raffaele Bandoli - Trumpet Annabel Boyes - Saxophone Wendy Phua - Double…

  • Kohael Sound Journey

    Come and be held in a ceremony of sound. This is a time and space to breathe, release, and be nurtured by the deep vibrations of medicinal instruments including Didgeridoo, HandPan, Jaw Harps, Shamanic Drone Flute, Shamanic Drum, Mongolian Throat Singing (Sygyt and Khoomei), and more — all amplified and layered through a loop station.…

  • Pipes in the Park

    Join the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band for an evening of Celtic music, dance, food & fun at Fairfield House Meadow, Sunday 25 January 2026, 5.30pm. Featuring the full…

  • Rufous Whistler

    Rufous Whistler returns to Aotearoa! Fresh from a huge 2025 – a 60-show album tour, a debut album National Panic that hit #2 on the ARIA Country Charts, ABC Country’s Feature Album…

  • Richter City Rebels

    Recurring

    Aotearoa's first and finest New Orleans brass band: Richter City Rebels. Rammed with their signature explosive beats and good-feel vibe, the Rebels are back at Fairfield House for the Brass…

  • Richter City Rebels

    Recurring

    Aotearoa's first and finest New Orleans brass band: Richter City Rebels. Rammed with their signature explosive beats and good-feel vibe, the Rebels are back at Fairfield House for the Brass…

  • The Garden Party

    Whipped Cream are super pumped to be taking things outdoors for a one off, exclusive summer special here at Fairfield House. From 3 pm – 9 pm, expect sunshine (out…

  • Westcoast Blues Band

    Ivan and the boys are back playing in the Fairfield House Courtyard. The Westcoast Blues Band is Nelson’s oldest surviving Blues Band playing their eclectic mix of Chicago and Westcoast…