The NZ Cider Festival

06/07/2026

⚡️Headliner Announcement ⚡️

We are stoked to announce that Sonar Flare will headline 2026 NZ Cider Festival, on Saturday 14 November.

Featuring musicians connected to Opshop, The Feelers and Zed, Sonar Flare bring a two-hour headline set packed with iconic Aotearoa rock, festival favourites, big choruses and fresh original energy.

Five musicians.
Decades of songs.
One unmistakable Aotearoa sound.

www.nzciderfestival.com
Earlybird tickets $35, under 18's free
Founders Park, Nelson
Saturday 14 November 2026

22/05/2026

🍎🍐 It’s time… CIDER FEST tickets are officially ON SALE! 🍻🎶

Gather the crew, lock in your spot, and get ready for a day of crisp ciders, good tunes, great food, and festival vibes

Saturday 14th Nov, Founders Park, Nelson

🎟️ Grab your EarlyBird tickets now - just $35!

www.nzciderfestival.com

(Under 18s free!)

18/03/2026

🍎Applications Now Open – Entertainment for The 2026 NZ Cider Festival

We’re on the hunt for talented bands and entertainers to bring the vibes to the NZ Cider Festival!

🍏Saturday 14 November 2026
🍎Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
www.nzciderfestival.com

Now in its 11th year, this much-loved, family-friendly festival celebrates the best of New Zealand cider alongside great music, relaxed summer energy, and a loyal festival crowd.

If you’ve got the sound and the stage presence to match, we want to hear from you.

Email us:
A short intro about who you are
Video and/or audio samples
Photos
Links to your social media or website

[email protected]

You bring the energy. We’ll bring the crowd. 🥳

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