Experience the grandeur of pipe organs like never before at the Nelson Organ Festival 2025. A Musical Discovery awaits you in Nelson at King’s Birthday 2025, The festival features a series of mesmerizing concerts showcasing the organs and musicians of Nelson and beyond.
Nelson Tasman is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, with diverse geography capturing everything from long golden beaches to untouched forests and rugged mountains.
Perhaps it’s the sun, perhaps it’s the location, but Nelson Tasman has long been a magnet for creative people. With one of the largest numbers of working artists and galleries in the country, you’ll find an array of craftspeople living in the region; traditional, contemporary and Māori. Visit their studios, explore the weekend craft markets, taste the delicious locally made artisan products and find something extraordinary to take home with you.
It’s 25 years since the New Zealand Organ Association held its Festival in Nelson, and we are excited to be returning to this vibrant city for what truly promises to be A Musical Discovery. Don’t miss this opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new friends in Nelson – the understated jewel of New Zealand.
Registration opened at the beginning of March – don’t miss our early bird opportunity!
Programme
Friday: May 30th
All Saints Anglican Church
| 4:30 pm | Registration Opens | The Foyer |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner | The Foyer |
| 7:00 pm | Douglas and Rowena Entertain | The Church |
Saturday: May 31st
| 8:30 am | Registration | Christ Church Cathedral Nelson |
| 9:00 am | Organ Demonstration and opportunity for hands-on | |
| 9:45 am | Walk to Nelson Baptist Church (approx 15 minutes) | |
| 10:15 am | Morning tea | Nelson Baptist Church |
| 10:45am | Organ Demonstration and opportunity for hands-on | |
| 11:30 am | Walk to All Saints Anglican Church (approx 15 minutes) | |
| 11:45 am | Organ Demonstration and opportunity for hands-on | All Saints Anglican Church |
| 12:45 pm | Lunch | The Foyer |
| 1:45 pm | Saturday Afternoon at the Movies | The Foyer |
| 3:00 pm | NZOA AGM and Afternoon Tea | The Foyer |
| 5:00 pm | Dinner | The Foyer |
| 6:30 pm | Walk to Christ Church Cathedral | |
| 7:00 pm | Organ Plus Concert | Christ Church Cathedral Nelson |
| 8:30 pm | Night on the Town |
Sunday: June 1st
| 12:30 pm | Festival Luncheon | The Rutherford Hotel |
| 4:15 pm (tbc) | Choir Rehearsal for Cathedral Evensong | |
| 5:00 pm | Choral Evensong | Nelson Cathedral |
| Dinner – own arrangements | ||
| 7:30/8:00pm (tbc) | Festivavl Recital Jeremy Woodside | Nelson Cathedral |
Monday: June 2nd
St Mary’s Catholic Church and St Joseph’s School Hall
| 9:00 am | Organ Demonstration and opportunity for hands-on | St Mary’s Church |
| 10:00 am | Morning tea | St Joseph’s School Hall |
| 10:30 am | We can’t save them all! | St Joseph’s School Hall |
| Festival Market (CD/Music/Books etc) | St Joseph’s School Hall | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch & Farewells | St Joseph’s School Hall |
| 1:30pm | NZOPT AGM | St Joseph’s School Hall |
