KiwiPan Festival is a joyful gathering for handpan players and enthusiasts to connect, share, and experience the magic of the world’s youngest instrument. Immerse yourself in soulful sounds, take part in inspiring workshops led by experienced educators, nourish your body with vibrant, wholesome meals, and feed your spirit through uplifting conversation and community.
After a wonderful 2025 festival, we’re thrilled to return in 2026 to the beautiful Dune Lakes Lodge. Enjoy delicious meals from Lottie’s Soul Food Depot, one of Auckland’s most celebrated caterers, and learn from a mix of international and local handpan educators and performers.
Celestial Sound Handpans will be joining us again, offering retunes and unique instruments for sale. Whether you already own a handpan or are curious to try one, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore, play, and even take home a new instrument. For owners, this is the perfect chance to have your handpan serviced or retuned by Australasia’s most trusted maker.
This year, our KiwiPan family grows even more global! We’re excited to welcome two incredible international artists: Dan Mulqueen (USA), bringing his dynamic style and deep grooves, and Maja Wlazly (Poland), whose expressive playing and soulful workshops are sure to inspire and uplift.
All are welcome — no handpan experience is required. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players alike will find workshops, inspiration, and community to enrich their journey.
After a wonderful 2025 festival, we’re thrilled to return in 2026 to the beautiful Dune Lakes Lodge. Enjoy delicious meals from Lottie’s Soul Food Depot, one of Auckland’s most celebrated caterers, and learn from a mix of international and local handpan educators and performers.
Celestial Sound Handpans will be joining us again, offering retunes and unique instruments for sale. Whether you already own a handpan or are curious to try one, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore, play, and even take home a new instrument. For owners, this is the perfect chance to have your handpan serviced or retuned by Australasia’s most trusted maker.
This year, our KiwiPan family grows even more global! We’re excited to welcome two incredible international artists: Dan Mulqueen (USA), bringing his dynamic style and deep grooves, and Maja Wlazly (Poland), whose expressive playing and soulful workshops are sure to inspire and uplift.
All are welcome — no handpan experience is required. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players alike will find workshops, inspiration, and community to enrich their journey.
Ticket Prices
This year, we’re introducing something a little different — a 3-Day Post Festival Intensive Immersion led by our incredible international facilitators.A small group of participants will have the chance to stay on at the venue after the conclusion of the KiwiPan Festival on the 19th April and dive deeper into their learning in an intimate and inspiring setting.It’s a unique opportunity to connect, grow, and return home with fresh skills, new insights, and lasting inspiration. Accommodation and food is provided.
Early Bird tickets are available until January 31st.
Celestial Sound handpan owners can use their serial number in the discount code section to receive a $40 discount ($20 for 1 Day Pass). The Serial Number of each Celestial Sound handpan is located on the inside of the top shell (look through the bottom port with a flashlight). All tickets options include catering.
Facillitators and Performers
Matt Reeves - Beneath The Ether (NZ)
Gareth Killip (NZ)
Venue
KiwiPan festival is held at Dunes Lakes Lodge, a sanctuary place where both human and equine coexist in an educational and mutually respectful and beneficial environment. We will be sharing our instruments not only with each other but also with the animals. Dunes Lakes Lodge has all the facilities to make the weekend relaxing and comfortable. Located 1 hour outside of Auckland, there is limited beds available and plenty of camping.
Catering
Heart warming and nourishing food will be lovingly prepared by Lottie's Soul Food Depot, a plant based vegetarian menu. Lottie's food is the perfect fuel for this gathering as her food opens the heart, the senses and connects one to the soul.
Most dietary requirements can be catered for.
