Te Ramaroa — Nelson Light Festival

Nelson City
3rd — 7th July 2026

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2025.08

News

We're Back For 2026

Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival looks set to return in 2026 having secured an exciting partnership with Bayleys as their new naming partner.

2024.09

Interview

Artist Spotlight: Q&A with Klaasz Breukel

Learn about one of Nelson's most prominent light artists who was critical to the birth of Te Ramaroa.

2024.07

Article

Why Are We Drawn to Light Art?

There’s more to our fascination with light than just its visual appeal — there's science behind it.

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2023 Event Highlights

Transforming the CBD in 2023

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Our last event had everything we had hoped for, and more. Five crisp, clear nights saw thousands of visitors enjoy our beautiful installations across the central city, Cathedral Hill, NMIT and Queens Gardens.

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Artist Blog

Inspiring Keynotes: Thought Leaders Shaping the Future

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Nelson City3rd — 7th July 2026