Announcing our 2023 Mask Carnivale programme

Drum roll, please

We’re so thrilled to present Whakatū Nelson’s most joyful street party for the whole whānau: the beloved Mask Carnivale is back on Friday 27 Oct!

There’s SO MUCH to discover, see, participate in and enjoy from 5–10pm.

Take a look at this line-up that street party dreams are made of

Featuring Drum & Bass icon Optimus Gryme, one of the most exciting voices in Aotearoa pop music with Theia , exceptional dance from Tōrua , a stage full of our incredible local Pasifika talent in collaboration with Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust and Pasifika Arts and Culture Committee (PACC), roaming musicians , performers and compliment givers , balloons and brilliant musical talent, party beats and chill zones – and of course, the mask parade itself!

Definitely not a night to be missed, Whakatū – bring your whānau, friends, neighbours, and come on out to see our CBD transformed into the free street party of the year!