Marchfest

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Marchfest is a unique craft beer and music festival, held in New Zealand’s sunniest city, Nelson, at the top of the South Island. Set in the beautiful, traffic-free environment of Founders Heritage Park, the 15th Marchfest takes place on Saturday, 4th March 2023. And unlike other beer festivals, Marchfest is not just about beer, there will be a tasting bar, brewing demonstrations, a food and beer

matching lunch, children’s entertainment, delicious foods, local ciders and wines and much more. As well as its ‘event genre mash-up’ insistence on being a craft beer festival, an indie/world music gig, a hops showcase, an educational forum for home/wannabe brewers and a family-friendly day out. It’s hard to believe such a combination can work, but the thousands of people who attend each year are testimony that it does! As well as great music and great beers, there will be a tasting bar, brewing demonstrations, a food and beer matching lunch, children’s entertainment, delicious foods, local ciders and wines and much more.

🎁 Still hunting for the perfect Christmas gift?Stop stressing, stop scrolling, and give your mate, the olds, or that spe...
10/12/2025

🎁 Still hunting for the perfect Christmas gift?

Stop stressing, stop scrolling, and give your mate, the olds, or that special someone the gift of cold beers, live music, good times, and legendary dance moves at Founders Park on Saturday 28 March.

🌟Tickets to Marchfest 2026: sorted.🌟

🎄 Early Bird tickets are on sale until 31 December. Grab yours now at marchfest.com and become the undisputed legend of Christmas gifting.🎅🏽

🎶 Sneak Peek: Marchfest 2026 Music Lineup! 🎶Get ready to sip on ice-cold craft beers while dancing your socks off to an ...
05/12/2025

🎶 Sneak Peek: Marchfest 2026 Music Lineup! 🎶

Get ready to sip on ice-cold craft beers while dancing your socks off to an epic lineup of live bands. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you at Founders Park on Saturday, 28 March!

💥 DangerBaby – Dust off those neon leg warmers and crank up the hairspray. These guys are bringing the ultimate time-warp party straight to Nelson!

🎸 Brad Staley Trio – Lake Tekapo’s own country-rock powerhouse, moustache included. Magnetic stage presence and vocals that will stick in your head all day.

🎹 Spinoza – Nelson’s own progressive funk-rock synth-bass trio. Genre-bending, groove-heavy, and guaranteed to get you moving.

🕺 People – Shadowy, rhythmic, and full of life. Perfect for dancing in the sun and raising a glass with friends.

🎤Steph Casey Music – Indie-folk meets Americana with a little electric grit. Her evolving sound is the perfect soundtrack for a Marchfest stroll.

🎷 Rich and The Poor Boys – Dedicated blues maestros bringing years of local jam magic. Think soulful grooves and bluesy riffs under the Nelson sun.

🎧 DJ Tunesifter – 25+ years of record collecting turned into funk, soul, disco, hip-hop and Latin-filled sets. Your feet won’t stand still.

Grab your Early Bird tickets at www.marchfest.com and get ready to raise those glasses high!🍻

🍺 Marchfest 2026 is gearing up, and Early Bird tickets are still flying until 31 Dec (unless sold out prior). 🍺For 2026,...
01/12/2025

🍺 Marchfest 2026 is gearing up, and Early Bird tickets are still flying until 31 Dec (unless sold out prior). 🍺

For 2026, we’re going bigger than ever: over 20 independent breweries, 100+ beers to try, brewers to chat with, sun-soaked vibes, all-day live music, epic food trucks and a BrewZone packed with demos and good stories.

If you’re keen for one unforgettable Saturday in Nelson, now’s the time to lock in the best price - Early Birds are just $40.

🎟️ Grab yours at www.marchfest.com

👏👏 Catch them at Marchfest 2026 - Sat 28th March 🍻
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Catch them at Marchfest 2026 - Sat 28th March 🍻

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They’re here! 🍺⚡🎟️ Early Bird tickets for Marchfest 2026 just dropped – grab yours before they fly!Join us on Saturday, ...
14/11/2025

They’re here! 🍺⚡🎟️ Early Bird tickets for Marchfest 2026 just dropped – grab yours before they fly!

Join us on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at Founders Park for a full day of craft beer, live music, and good times. 🍻

Hurry, get your tickets now 👉 www.marchfest.com

🍻 Get ready - Marchfest 2026 tickets are going on sale soon! 🍻Our newsletter subscribers get first dibs on Early Bird ti...
04/11/2025

🍻 Get ready - Marchfest 2026 tickets are going on sale soon! 🍻

Our newsletter subscribers get first dibs on Early Bird tickets (and they don’t last long).

Never miss a beat or a drop - sign up now to get all the latest festival news straight to your inbox. 🍻👉www.marchfest.com

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🍻 Something new is brewing… 🍻

Saturday 28th March 2026
Founders Park
Nelson

How cool! We loved having you guys at Marchfest - come back again soon!
22/04/2025

How cool! We loved having you guys at Marchfest - come back again soon!

Thanks so much Tasman Travels - what an epic overview of your time in our region! Come back again soon 🍻☀️
11/04/2025

Thanks so much Tasman Travels - what an epic overview of your time in our region!
Come back again soon 🍻☀️

Join us as we experience Marchfest 2025 — New Zealand’s iconic craft beer and music festival — right in the heart of Nelson! 🍻🎶 In this travel vlog, we tak...

📸 The official Marchfest 2025 photo album is LIVE! 📸Relive the music, the brews, the sunshine (and a few legendary dance...
06/04/2025

📸 The official Marchfest 2025 photo album is LIVE! 📸

Relive the music, the brews, the sunshine (and a few legendary dance moves 💃🏽🕺🏻) — we've just uploaded a stack of epic shots from the Marchfest weekend to our page.

A massive shoutout to Steve Hussey Photography for capturing the vibes and the unforgettable moments that made this year's Marchfest one for the books.

👉 Tag your mates, find your festival face, and take a scroll down memory lane!

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MarchFest is a unique craft beer and music festival, held in New Zealand’s sunniest city, Nelson, at the top of the South Island. Set in the beautiful, traffic-free environment of Founders Heritage Park, the 13th MarchFest will take place on Saturday 14th of March 2020. Unlike ordinary beer festivals, all the beers available at MarchFest have been specially commissioned for the event and have never previously been tasted by the public.

And unlike other beer festivals, MarchFest is not just about beer. It’s also about local wines, ciders and juices, regional cuisine (including a beer and food matching lunch) as well as its ‘event genre mash-up’ insistence on being a craft beer festival, an indie/world music gig, a hops showcase, an educational forum for home/wannabe brewers and a family-friendly day out. It’s hard to believe such a combination can work, but the thousands of people who attend each year are testimony that it does! MarchFest is also about creating an event where responsible drinking and good parenting go hand-in-hand. There will be heaps of cool stuff for kids to do.