Nelson Italian Festival 2027
Sunday 7 March | 10 am-4pm
Join us at Club Italia, Lower Trafalgar Street and Trafalgar Park for a day Italian culture, food and fun!
What’s on ↓
Stallholders
We’re looking for fantastic food, drink, artisan and community stallholders to join the celebration! Become a stallholder →
Food & Drinks
Get an extra taste of Italy at the Club Italia food and bar zone. It’s the heart of the festival, bursting with flavour. Find out more →
Entertainment
Live performances, music and good vibes all day long. Come for the food, stay for the fun. Find out more →
Cooking Demos
Watch talented chefs bring Italian favourites to life, sharing their stories and a few kitchen secrets along the way. Find out more →
Italian Cars & Bikes
Enjoy a stunning display of classic and sports Italian vehicles – from Vespa and Ducati to Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. Find out more →
Cultural Exhibition
Explore the stories of Italians who made Nelson their home since the late 1880s. It’s a walk through memory lane. Find out more →
Kids’ Football & Rugby
Head to Trafalgar Park and cheer on our youngest players in a tournament packed with energy and teamwork. Find out more →
Family-friendly Fun
Games, foosball and facepainting are the perfect pit stop for our little festival-goers and their families. Find out more →
Raffle Tickets
Win amazing prizes donated by our generous local sponsors – you can grab your ticket in advance or on the day.
Growing bigger every year
From a local gathering to more than 10,000 visitors in 2026, the Nelson Italian Festival is growing bigger every year. Discover the story, reach and opportunities behind the Festival — and how your support can help make 2027 our biggest yet.
What people say
Especially loved the risotto demo.
Will be back next year.
Thanks for making it even more so!
That’s amore!
Let’s relive the best moments of our 2026 festival in this beautiful video by Neubauer Studios.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors
