Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival 2026

17 October 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival 2026

Talofa ni, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orāna, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Fakatalofa atu, Noa’ia ‘e mauri, Ni sa bula Vinaka, Kam na mauri, Tēnā koutou kātoa and warm Pacific greetings,

This year the Pasefika Arts & Culture Collective is bringing the inaugural Nelson Tasman Pasefika Festival to Whakatū.

This is a family friendly day celebrating Pasefika culture with an incredible programme of entertainment, including dance performances, activations and delicious island food.

Other festival information:
Koha: gold coin entry
Cash: as eftpos options will be limited we encourage you to bring cash to support community stallholders
Parking: as parking at Founders may be limited please utilise parking along North Road & the surrounding areas or bike, walk, or bus to the event

Fakafetai lahi lele, Kia monuina, Kia manuia, soifua ma ia manuia, Faka’apa’apa atu, Fakafetai lasi, Fḁiåkse’ea, Vinaka vakalevu, Ko bati n rab’a, tankyu tumas, ngā mihi nui.

Dates

17 October 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Restrictions

All Ages