Common Folk

  • Hanna & Harry @ The Barebones Acoustic Folk Club

    Workshop 26 26 Donovan Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

    Pairing traditional tunes from Hanna’s native Sweden with new tunes influenced by Harry's English and Celtic background, they weave soprano sax and acoustic guitar through polska and reel, highlighting connections between Scandinavia and the British Isles and expanding on a musical conversation that started hundreds of years ago. Hanna Wiskari has toured NZ extensively with ... Read more

    $10
  • Pomahaka -Tyne @ Titirangi Folk Club

    Titirangi Beach Hall Titirangi Beach Road, Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand

    Pomahaka-Tyne are a folk duo who perform songs and tunes from North-East England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and beyond.Janet sings and plays guitar, alongside Helen who plays the Northumbrian Small Pipes and a variety of whistles. The name 'Pomahaka Tyne', is after their home-town rivers. Club night - floor singers first half.

    $10 – $15
  • Celtic Ferret @ Pah Homestead

    The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead 72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, New Zealand

    Celtic Ferret are delighted to be return to Music at Midday and playing more of their favourite songs and tunes. The sounds of guitar, mandolin, whistles, smallpipes, bodhran, harmonica and flutes will drift from the magnificent drawing room to echo through the beautiful art-filled rooms of the Pah Homestead. Steeped in the folk tradition, their ... Read more

  • Jean Reid – Album Launch @ Rafters

    Unitarian Church Ponsonby 1a Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand

    Album Launch - Jean Reid You may know Jean from her performances around the country as part of the duo, Celtic Ferret. However this August Rafters are privileged to have Jean all on her own launching her solo album. Originally from Scotland, Jean has been plying her craft in the folk scene in Aotearoa for ... Read more

    $10
  • WilkieMac & Penni Feather – Whangateau Folk CLub

    Whangateau Hall 533 Leigh Road, Leigh, New Zealand

    Inspired by songs that deliver on both melody and lyrics, WilkieMac will take you on a journey around the globe and spanning the centuries. Their repertoire will have you singing along, laughing out loud, tapping your feet; it will tug at the heartstrings, draw you along the path of whimsy, cast light into a corner, ... Read more

    $15
  • Irish Set Dancing

    Irish Set Dancing

    Auckland Irish Club Rocky Nook Ave, Fowlds Park, Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

    Free Irish Set Dancing session –  the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland, dances are called, all welcome. The Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse, Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) If you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 ... Read more

    Free
  • Hillsborough Ceilidh

    Hillsborough Ceilidh

    St David's in the Fields 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland, New Zealand

    Come join the Hillsborough Ceilidh! Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing.Our ceilidh dances are alcohol-free and family friendly. Funded by the Puketāpapa Local Board.

    $5 – $15
  • Roughtown, Miriam Mccombe & Hoop @ Ministry Of Folk

    Ministry of Folk 132 Grange Road, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

    Ministry of Folk is excited to welcome Roughtown who are true legends in the New Zealand folk scene and comprised of multi-instrumentalists Tim Chia, Caleb Chia, Adam Ogle and Emily Roughton. They grew up making music together socially and over the years have won numerous awards for their playing. They have performed at festivals all ... Read more

    $25
  • Irish Set Dancing

    Irish Set Dancing

    Auckland Irish Club Rocky Nook Ave, Fowlds Park, Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

    Free Irish Set Dancing session –  the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland, dances are called, all welcome. The Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse, Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) If you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 ... Read more

    Free
  • Hillsborough Ceilidh

    Hillsborough Ceilidh

    St David's in the Fields 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland, New Zealand

    Come join the Hillsborough Ceilidh! Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing.Our ceilidh dances are alcohol-free and family friendly. Funded by the Puketāpapa Local Board.

    $5 – $15
  • Irish Set Dancing

    Irish Set Dancing

    Auckland Irish Club Rocky Nook Ave, Fowlds Park, Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

    Free Irish Set Dancing session –  the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland, dances are called, all welcome. The Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse, Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) If you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 ... Read more

    Free