MASK CARNIVALE 2024
We’re delighted to bring back our magical street party of the year and celebrate 30 years of Nelson Arts Festival with you all!
Celebrating mask culture and creating your own mask are a huge part of cultural celebrations all around the world and have been a wonderful part of the Nelson Arts Festival since its inception 30 years ago. A forever Festival favourite, really.
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 date for our much-loved community event:
The Mask Carnivale will transform our inner-city streets into a colourful explosion of joy, community and creativity on Friday 1 November!
Enrolments are now open, click HERE to register to be part of the magic and perform in the Parade.
Here’s our wrap up from our 2023 Mask Carnivale – take a look, head off memory lane and be inspired for this year!
The Mask Carnivale is an outdoor event and we can’t control the weather, please make sure to bring suitable footwear and clothing.
WHAKATŪ NELSON CBD
Fri 1 Nov | 5 – 9pm
Mask Parade starts at 5.15pm,
Carnivale from 5.45pm
FREE
All Ages
Wet weather monitoring
The Festival is monitoring weather closely and expecting a Mask Carnivale full of sun and fun, in true Whakatū Nelson style.
In the unlikely event of a weather forecast change, public will be notified of any changes to, or cancellation of, this event via our website and social media channels. Retailers and participants will also be notified directly.