Event Information
Te Ramaroa is an outdoor gallery of brilliant light installations across central Whakatü Nelson, 5.00 - 9.30 pm every night for five glorious nights 3rd - 7th July 2026.
Need To Know
Weather
This is an all-weather event and will go ahead unless it’s not safe to proceed. If in doubt, check back this website and social media for updates.
What to bring & who to leave at home
Wrap up warmly and wear sturdy footwear. The event is free, but there are lots of tasty treats for sale and donations are accepted via EFTPOS and cash. Please leave dogs at home (except service dogs).
How to see everything
There are installations around and inside the Cathedral, Selwyn Place, and NMIT. There’s no set walking route, just wander as you please. Note that only Selwyn Place is (partially) closed, so be aware of traffic when crossing the roads.
Parking & toilets
All the major carparks are open. All public toilets are open – at Montgomery and Buxton carparks, as well as Selwyn Place and the Cathedral Gardens.
Food & drink
There will be food stalls in Selwyn Place. Plus, many of restaurants and bars will be open.
Kids & crowds
Please keep an eye on your tamariki. Around the Cathedral, watch out for slippery paths, cables on the ground, and delicate artworks. Take your time, and if you can, come along on multiple nights.
Info hub
Our Info Hub is located on upper Trafalgar Street, right by the stage – come and see us for help, first aid, lost children, or just some information on the event. And our amazing volunteers will be around the festival site and will be able to help you.
Community Stage
Every night we fill the streets with exciting performances from local musicians, bands, performers, community groups and lots of other talented humans.
Performer Timetable
Coming soon...
Nelson's Best Food Trucks & Stalls
On the left side of the Cathedral steps (if you're facing South from the Square) we have a great selection of delicious goodies to warm you up.
The Goodies
Coming soon...
Silent Disco
An absolute crowd favourite at the 2023 festival we are excited to bring back Nelson's favourite Silent Disco.
DJ Lineup
Coming soon...
Storytime
Rest, listen and imagine in the Storyteller Tent, where fairy houses and enchanting tales await.
Story Schedule
Coming soon...
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