Not "easy to learn." Not "great for beginners." Literally — every note harmonises with every other note. You close your eyes, move your hands, and what comes out is music. Real music. On day one.
KiwiPan Festival 2025 — see what happened last year.
"After a wonderful 2025 festival, we're thrilled to return in 2026."
This happened. These are real people. This is what your weekend looks like.
Every handpan is tuned to a pentatonic scale. All that means is this: every single note on the instrument harmonises with every other note.
You hit them in any order. Any rhythm. Fast or slow. Random or intentional.
What comes out is music. Not beginner music — music. The kind that makes people stop what they're doing and come find out what's playing.
On day one. With zero training. With hands that have never touched an instrument.
This is why people who show up saying "I'm just not musical" leave saying one thing:
"Why did I wait so long?"
KiwiPan is a 4-day handpan festival at Dunes Lakes Lodge — a sanctuary 1 hour outside Auckland where humans, horses, and music coexist.
This isn't a beginner class. It's a gathering — for people who've never played, people who've played for years, and everyone in between.
Dan Mulqueen (USA) and Maja Wlazly (Poland) are joining us — two of the most sought-after handpan educators in the world. Alongside Gareth Killip, Matt Reeves, Chewy Wilson, and Tim Tom from Celestial Sound (Australia).
Dunes Lakes Lodge is a sanctuary. Open spaces, natural setting, animals grazing nearby. The kind of place that makes you exhale the moment you arrive.
Lottie's Soul Food Depot is one of Auckland's most celebrated plant-based caterers. Her food, in her words, "opens the heart and connects one to the soul." All dietary requirements catered for. Catering is included in your ticket.
You don't need to own a handpan. We have them. Celestial Sound Handpans will be on-site — you can try, play, get yours tuned, or even take one home if the moment calls for it.
Whether you've been watching handpan videos for years and haven't taken the next step…
Or you saw the price of an instrument — $2,500, $3,200, $4,000 — and closed the tab…
Or you tried guitar, piano, some other instrument, decided "I'm not musical," and filed it away…
This festival is for you.
No experience required. No instrument required. No musical background required.
The only requirement is showing up.
| Ticket | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Pass | $185–$225 | Day entry + catering |
| 2-Day Pass | $280–$345 | 2 days + catering |
| Full Festival (4 days) | $400 | All 4 days + catering |
| 3-Day Post-Festival Immersion | $530 | Intensive with international artists + accommodation + food |
| Add-On: Accommodation | $95–$360 | On-site stay at Dunes Lakes Lodge |
Early bird has closed. Standard pricing applies.
Celestial Sound handpan owners: use your serial number for $40 off.
If you've been saying "someday" — this is someday.
Get Tickets — from $185Limited spots. Limited instruments. The venue has a finite number of beds.