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Douce Ambiance

Kaikoura

The Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre, 80 Esplanade

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Sun 6 Dec 2026

3pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Picton

Picton Little Theatre

9 Dublin St

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Sat 5 Dec 2026

7.30pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Blenheim

St Andrews Presbyterian Church

5 Henry Street

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Fri 4 Dec 2026

7pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Motueka Valley

St James Church

882 Waiwhero Rd

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​Tickets: $25

available from Motueka Floral Studio

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Wed 2 Dec 2026

7pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Onekaka/Golden Bay

Mussel Inn

​1259 State Highway 60, Onekaka

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Tues 1 Dec 2026

2pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Queenstown

Thomas Brown Gallery

368 Speargrass Flat Rd

Lake Hayes

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Sun 11 Oct 2026

3.30pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Alexandra

Central Stories Gallery & Art Museum

21 Centennial Ave

Alexandra​

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Sat 10 Oct 2026

7.30pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Te Anau

Southminster Abbey

Aparima Drive

Te Anau

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Fri 9 Oct 2026

7pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Invercargill

The Wikitoria

Civic Theatre

88 Tay Street

Invercargill

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Thurs 8 Oct 2026

7pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Riverton

St Mary's Church

173 Palmerston Street

Riverton

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Wed 7 Oct 2026

7.30pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Gore

Eastern Southland Gallery

​14 Hokonui Dr

Gore

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Tues 6 Oct 2026

7.30pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Oamaru

St Lukes

2A Tees Street

Oamaru

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Mon 5 Oct 2026

7pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance

Geraldine

The Lodge Theatre

102 Talbot Street

Geraldine

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Sun 4 Oct 2026

3pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Violin & Piano Sonatas

Christchurch

St Mary's Pro-Cathedral

373 Manchester St

Christchurch

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Wed 9 Sept 2026

1pm

Brahms, Corelli and Wieniawski

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Performers: Cathy Irons & John Pattinson

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Douce Ambiance

Leeston

Mistlewood House Concert

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Sat 29 Aug 2026

7.30pm

An intimate concert of classical,  folk, jazz and contemporary

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance 

Christchurch

St Mary's Pro-Cathedral

(Chapel)

373 Manchester St

Christchurch

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Wed 29 July 2026

1pm

From Classical to Gyspy and Jazz

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Performers: Cathy Irons & Dougal Canard

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Douce Ambiance 

& special guests

Lyttelton

Lyttelton Arts Factory

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Sun 19 July 2026

4pm

Live music, circus & dance collide in this spectacular show!

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson, Dougal Canard & Doug Brush

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Douce Ambiance 

Rangiora

Rangiora Art Gallery

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Sun 21 June 2026

4.30pm

From Classical to Gyspy and Jazz

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Dan Robertson & Dougal Canard

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Douce Ambiance 

South Africa

Doone Village

Pinetown

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Thurs 9 April 2026

2.30pm

From Classical to Gyspy and Jazz

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Performers: Cathy Irons, Melvin Peters & Bongani Sokhela

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The Feast

Lyttelton

Lyttleton Arts Factory

1 Sumner Road

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Sun 8 Feb 2026

6pm

A dreamlike, gluttonous theatre experience that dives into the complexities of a mother–daughter relationship, twisting and transforming in unexpected ways.

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Lyttelton

Lyttleton Arts Factory

1 Sumner Road

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Sat 7 Feb 2026

7.30pm

A dreamlike, gluttonous theatre experience that dives into the complexities of a mother–daughter relationship, twisting and transforming in unexpected ways.

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Lyttelton

Lyttleton Arts Factory

1 Sumner Road

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Fri 6 Feb 2026

7.30pm

A dreamlike, gluttonous theatre experience that dives into the complexities of a mother–daughter relationship, twisting and transforming in unexpected ways.

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Douce Ambiance 

Ashburton

Hemsworth Estate

356 Beach Road East

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Sat 31 Jan 2026

6.30-7pm

​Immerse yourself in a lavish world of the Regency Ton. Inspired by Bridgerton,

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Performers: Cathy Irons & Dan Robertson

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Douce Ambiance

Kaikoura

The Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre,

80 Esplanade

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Sun 7 Dec 2025

3pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Picton

Picton Little Theatre

9 Dublin Street

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Sat 6 Dec 2025

7.30pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Blenheim

St Andrews Church

5 Henry Street

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Fri 5 Dec 2025

Time 7pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Nelson

Fairfield House

48 Van Diemen Street

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Thurs 4 Dec 2025

7.30pm, doors open 7pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Motueka

Riverside Community Centre

289 Main Rd, Lower Moutere

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Wed 3 Dec 2025

7pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Christchurch

The Piano

156 Armagh Street

Christchurch

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Sun 23 Nov, 2025

4pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Methven

SOLD OUT

At Violinos

629 Methven Highway

Winchmore (between Methven & Ashburton)

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Sun 9 Nov, 2025

2pm

"filled with sheer joy and deep delight" - a sparkling selection of light jazz classics, folk dance, Brazilian rhythms and haunting ancient melodies

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Queenstown

Thomas Brown Gallery

568 Speargrass Flat Road

Lake Hayes

 

Sun 5 Oct

3.30pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Alexandra

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

21 Centennial Ave

Alexandra

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Sat 4 Oct

7.30pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Te Anau

SOLD OUT

Southminster Abbey

Aparima Drive

 

Fri 3 Oct

7pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Riverton

SOLD OUT

St Mary's Church

173 Palmerston Street

Riverton

 

Thurs 2 Oct

7.30pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Invercargill

Anderson House

91 McIvor Road

Invercargill

 

Wed 1 Oct

7pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Douce Ambiance

Dunedin

Royal Terrace

Dunedin

As this is a private historic home: please contact Cathy through the Contact Us form to reserve your seats

 

Tues 30 Sept

7pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Oamaru

SOLD OUT

Grainstore Gallery

9 Harbour Street

Oamaru

 

Mon 29 Sept

8pm - doors open 7.30pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Geraldine

The Lodge Theatre

102 Talbot Street

Geraldine

 

Sun 28 Sept

3pm

Spanish flamenco, Italian beauty, toe-tapping Swing, Gypsy passion and more

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Performers: Douce Ambiance Jazz Quartet

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Vivaldi

Four Seasons & Queen & Abba

Edit Hanmer Springs Hotel

1 Conical Hill Rd

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Sat Sept 20 2025

6pm

A great Baroque Masterpiece & popular favourites by two great bands

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Performers: Cathy Irons String Quartet

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