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.…

Music, Kai and Community is at the heart of Casual Healing's 2026 Summer tour. Join Nikau Te Huki on an epic 24-stop national tour of Aotearoa, showcasing his 2025 collection of elemental EPs and spreading the matauranga of Kotahitanga, Togetherness. This show will be - All age friendly - Alcohol Free - Community Inclusive -…

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 Pipe Band, soloists, harpist Annemieke Harmonie, the Kahurangi Irish Dancers & more! Scottish nibbles, raffles, local drinks & ice cream available. Tickets $20 at the…

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 of the Week, and international airplay to boot – Rufous Whistler brings their electrifying alt-country folk to Fairfield House. Winners of the 2025 Tussock Country…

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 of our control but🤞), great tunes, and delicious eats from Street Food on Washington (both very much in our control). This will run like a…

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 US style Blues. Kick off is late afternoon - doors open 4pm, music from 4:30pm. Fairfield pop up bar and kitchen will be operating. Tickets…

As we head towards the time of the Dark Moon, it is a potent time to journey within, to reflect, to surrender and release. By turning inwards and nurturing ourselves, we create space for our lunar rebirth at the time of the new moon. Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony Blue Lotus is a sacred high vibration…

NZ TOUR 2026 PRESS RELEASE For over 6 years London-based guitarist songwriter Alex Seel and innovative bouzouki player Jon Sanders have been charming crowds at festivals and concerts in Europe. This summer brings a rare opportunity to hear their unique blend of original songwriting and worldly tunes across New Zealand at select venues on their…

Join us for an evening of folky tunes and lush harmonies in the Fairfield courtyard. Snacks and drinks available for purchase at the pop up bar. Doors open at 4:30pm, music from 5pm. Kids welcome. Tickets are $20 - proceeds go towards maintaining Fairfield House and Reserve :) Grab yours on Humanitix here

BARLEYSHAKES DUO (Ire & Oz) - Alan and Kristin Kelly are two founding members of the well known Irish powerhouse band the Barleyshakes. Together they play beautiful traditional and original songs, and instrumentals on sweet sensuous fiddle, and breathtaking high energy guitar, also using the Irish bodhran drum to enhance their infectious Celtic sound. They…