Big sounds, crisp ciders and a weekend in Nelson Tasman?: Nelson Tasman

🎸 Big sounds, crisp ciders and a weekend in Nelson Tasman? Count us in.
New Zealand rock collective Sonar Flare is heading to Whakatū Nelson to headline the NZ Cider Festival with an epic two-hour live set.
Featuring musicians connected to Opshop, The Feelers, Zed, Sola Rosa, Synthony, Kaylee Bell and more, they’re the perfect soundtrack to a day of award-winning cider, local food and great summer vibes.
Now in its 11th year, New Zealand’s premier cider festival brings together the country’s top cider makers at the iconic Founders Heritage Park, making it the perfect excuse for a spring getaway to Nelson Tasman.
🍎 Sample outstanding New Zealand cider, craft beer, wine and cider cocktails
🎶 Live music all day, headlined by Sonar Flare
🍴 Delicious local food
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Under 18s are free with a legal guardian
📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
📍 Founders Heritage Park, Whakatū Nelson
Make a weekend of it and discover why Nelson Tasman is New Zealand’s home of sunshine, flavour and memory making events.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: nzciderfestival.com
Photo Credit: Steve Hussey Photography

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