# Music Festivals in Nelson, NE 2026 | Lineups & Passes

- **Subtitle**: Find music festivals in Nelson, Nelson 2026 — full lineups, dates and multi-day passes. Discover who's headlining and book festival tickets early.
- **Category**: Music Festivals
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Looking for the best Nelson Music Festivals in 2026!? Music fans are ready to return to live venues and festival organizers have plenty in store for them in 2026, with dozens of big and small Music Festivals on the schedule in Nelson. Explore best of Music Festivals 2026 happening in Nelson.

## Music Festivals Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: Isel in Spring
  - **Description**: 🌷 You're invited to celebrate the reopening of Isel House at Isel in Spring!  

Enjoy food stalls, live music, and face painting in the beautiful gardens of Isel Park. 🍓🎸🖌️

Explore the historic house where children and adults alike can dress up in Victor
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/isel-in-spring/200030708618911
  - **Venue**: Isel Park
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- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest 2026
  - **Description**: Something German is brewing in Nelson Tasman....🍻

On 25 October, we're taking over Richmond Town Hall for our first Nelson Tasman Oktoberfest. German food, beer, music, entertainment and a proper excuse to dust off the dirndl or lederhosen.  

📅 Sunday 2
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/oktoberfest-2026/200030490241230
  - **Venue**: Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St, Richmond
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- **Event Name**: Twisted Frequency 2027
  - **Description**: We on whānau, get yourselves to Twisted Frequency this summer for five days of pure Aotearoa underground goodness led by talented creatives and GC’s from around the motu and the world. 

The longer-term future of the fest is still up in the air, but one t
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  - **Date**: Wed Dec 30 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Jan 03 2027 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: performances, festivals, workshops, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Garden party II - Whipped Creamfields
  - **Description**: 🌿 Save the Date, the Garden Party II - Whipped Creamfields 🌿

We’re back… and this time we’re going bigger, better, stronger.

After an unreal first one the Garden Party returns to Fairfield House on Saturday 13th February 2027, with an expanded setup and
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  - **Date**: Sat Feb 13 2027 at 03:00 pm – Sat Feb 13 2027 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/garden-party-ii-whipped-creamfields/200030014909457
  - **Venue**: Fairfield House
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## Trending Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Nelson / Tasman
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! ✨🎪

🎉 Celebrating 12 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! 🎉

New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited!

We’re bringing grassroots charm
  - **Venue**: Richmond Park Raceway
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- **Event Name**: NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO
  - **Description**: Nelson, something new is coming.

After four successful years building the New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo in Rotorua, we are bringing the experience to the top of the South Island. The first Nelson edition of the Expo will take place from 16
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre
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- **Event Name**: REGENERATE  NZ TOUR (NELSON)
  - **Description**: ReGenerate – 30 Year Anniversary NZ Tour

After three decades of making music, DJing and pushing Aotearoa’s bass culture forward, The Nomad returns to the road this October, November and early December for his national ReGenerate – 30 Year Anniversary NZ
  - **Venue**: DeVille
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- **Event Name**: Paint & Sip - October
  - **Description**: Relax with a drink, grazing platters and paint away at Fanny's Pub. Limited spots available. All skill levels welcome!About this EventBack by popular demand. Paint & Sip is returning to Fanny’s.
  - **Venue**: Fanny's Nelson
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- **Event Name**: Bathurst 2 hour 2026! 🤩
  - **Description**: 🏁 BATHURST 2 HOUR TEAMS ENDURANCE 🏁

The spirit of Bathurst comes to Nelson this October!

Gather your team and take on two hours of endurance racing under lights at Pro Karts Nelson. Inspired by Australia's most iconic motorsport weekend, this event comb
  - **Venue**: Pro Karts - Nelson Fun Park
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- **Event Name**: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – LIVE AT NEUDORF
  - **Description**: DOORS OPEN 12PM, SHOW STARTS 2PM

Wellington’s The Phoenix Foundation have released numerous EPs/singles and seven albums. Their eighth is on the way! 

Be one of the first to hear new music from this iconic Aotearoa band who have toured the world, scored
  - **Venue**: Neudorf Vineyard, Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Machine de Cirque
  - **Description**: Nelson Arts Festival exclusive.

This October, internationally acclaimed circus company Machine de Cirque will bring their extraordinary show to Whakatū Nelson for a strictly limited season at Trafalgar Centre. 

Having performed more than 700 shows acros
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Venues
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- **Event Name**: Edridge Contracting Teetotal Traverse 2026
  - **Description**: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗻/𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!
Set in St Arnaud- Lake Rotoiti’s stunning little-known Teetotal-Big Bush Conservation Area, event organiser 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝟰𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 presents three distances at the 𝗘𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 on Sun
  - **Venue**: Alpine Lodge
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- **Event Name**: Strange Behaviour: Nathan Haines
  - **Description**: We’re super excited to welcome a true icon of music in Aotearoa to Whakatū Nelson this October, with squire for hire, Nathan Haines joining us for a live/DJ hybrid set at DevIlle. 

Nathan needs little introduction, a heavyweight jazz musician with a cont
  - **Venue**: DeVille
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music Festivals events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Isel in Spring (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm at Isel Park), Oktoberfest 2026 (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St, Richmond), Twisted Frequency 2027 (Wed Dec 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand), Garden party II - Whipped Creamfields (Sat Feb 13 2027 at 03:00 pm at Fairfield House).
- **Q**: What Music Festivals events are happening in Nelson in October 2026?
  - **A:** Isel in Spring (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 pm at Isel Park), Oktoberfest 2026 (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St, Richmond).
- **Q**: How can I find Music Festivals events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music Festivals events in Nelson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music Festivals events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Music Festivals events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music Festivals events in Nelson include Isel Park, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St, Richmond, Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music Festivals events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music Festivals events in Nelson include Nelson City Council, The Nelson Tasman German Club, Twisted Frequency Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Music Festivals events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Follow the Music Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music Festivals events are listed in Nelson.

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