The NZ Cider Festival

20/08/2026

Looking for the perfect end-of-year staff celebration? Look no further – we’ve sorted the party, you just need to sort the invites and tickets! 🎉

🍏 NZ C***r Festival - 14th Nov - Nelson
🎶 Live music, including headliners Sonar Flare
🍔 Food trucks
🍺 C***r, b**r, w**e and plenty of options
☀️ A great day out with your team
✔ Earlybird tickets just $35ea until 31st August

Staff appreciation done right. No speeches, no awkward team-building activities – just a bloody good day out!

Grab the crew and make the NZ C***r Festival your end-of-year staff celebration.

Tickets & all event info www.nzc***rfestival.com

14/08/2026

🍎 Festival Merch is ready to purchase NOW! 🍏

We have partnered with the epic local Nelson team at Design By George to create the official NZ C***r Festival 2026 'Good Times tee'

The unisex design is made from 180gsm premium quality combed cotton and is available in Midnight Blue and Walnut, offering a super-soft, comfortable fit.

Grab yours online here https://www.nzc***rfestival.com/merch

Get it sent straight to your door, ready to wear on festival day, or collect from the Merch tent on the day - How Good!


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04/08/2026

We are bringing back the ever-popular ‘Breeze C***r’ 👏
Thanks to the legends at Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. for joining The Breeze Nelson 97.6FM on the journey of creating a brand new c***r flavour!
Jump over to the post below and let them know what flavour you think it should be.
AND then head to 👉🏻 c***rfestival.com and grab your festival tickets so you can try it out on the day!

What's your c***r suggestion?

Thanks to the Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. after 7 years we are bringing back the "Breeze C***r" ahead of The NZ C***r Festival.
Let us know what you think would make a good c***r and we'll put you in the draw for a double pass.
Last time it was the very popular Cranberry and Orange.
Do we repeat or recreate?

06/07/2026

⚡️Headliner Announcement ⚡️

We are stoked to announce that Sonar Flare will headline 2026 NZ C***r 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.nzc***rfestival.com
Earlybird tickets $35, under 18's free
Founders Park, Nelson
Saturday 14 November 2026

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22/05/2026

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

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

Saturday 14th Nov, Founders Park, Nelson

🎟️ Grab your EarlyBird tickets now - just $35!

www.nzc***rfestival.com

(Under 18s free!)

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18/03/2026

🍎Applications Now Open – Entertainment for The 2026 NZ C***r Festival

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

🍏Saturday 14 November 2026
🍎Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
www.nzc***rfestival.com

Now in its 11th year, this much-loved, family-friendly festival celebrates the best of New Zealand c***r 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

info@nzc***rfestival.com

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

Send a message to learn more