Common Folk

Graham McPherson @ The Bunker

The Bunker

Graham McPherson – Singer-songwriter from Aberdeen Scotland with Scottish ballads old and new. Floor singers first half. Members $5 non-members $8.

$5 – $8

Rennie Pearson @ Rocky Bay Folk Club

Ōmiha Memorial Hall 2 Glen Brook Rd, Omiha, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Rocky Bay Folk Club is delighted to welcome the amazing Rennie Pearson back to the island this coming January with Tunes, Songs and Stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada. Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany ... Read more

$25

Alistair Brown @ The Bunker

The Bunker

ALISTAIR BROWN - In concert Alistair Brown, a well travelled Scottish singer/Accordionist with a treasure-trove of memorable songs and stories to share. Big ballads, comic ditties, concertina, accordion and harmonica. Alistair is a Scot who lives in the beautiful county of Cornwall. He’s travelled far & wide both teaching and entertaining.  Alistair has a rich deep ... Read more

$20

Folk in the Park @ Windsor Reserve, Devonport

Windsor Reserve Windsor reserve, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

Folk in the Park will be held on Sunday 16 February at Windsor Reserve, Devonport between 1 and 4pm. This is a free concert and is a great opportunity to hear good performers in an outdoor setting.

Free

Alistair Brown @ Titirangi Folk Club (Cushion concert)

Titirangi Folk Club presents a cushion concert with Alistair Brown, a well travelled Scottish singer/Accordionist with a treasure-trove of memorable songs and stories to share, at the home of Cathy Munro. Alistair is a Scot who lives in the beautiful county of Cornwall, lucky fellow. He’s travelled far & wide both teaching and entertaining. Canada, ... Read more

$10 – $15

Heather Downie @ The Bunker

Devonport Folk Music Club The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

From Stirling, Scotland, Heather Downie is a previous finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year and Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has a first class honours degree in harp and a postgraduate diploma in harp performance. A passionate harpist, she is an on-line teaching specialist and ... Read more

$20

Dave Flynn @ The Vic Theatre Devonport

The Vic Theatre Devonport 48 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

From Ireland to Andalucía and Beyond Award-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting expansion of his acclaimed show Celtic Guitar Journey. For his extensive Summer/Autumn 2025 tour of Aotearoa, Flynn will blend familiar Celtic sounds with fresh flavours from his global travels. Praised by the New York Times for the ... Read more

$25

John Olding @ Barebones Acoustic Folk Club

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

With his vocals and acoustic guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn slide guitar, John is ready to entertain you! Not strictly a “traditionalist”, John stretches some boundaries to bring a fresh treatment to familiar songs and tunes. It will be a good time, you’ll hear a mix of acoustic Americana, Folk, Country Blues, ... Read more

$10

Al Baxter with The Mollymawks and Bill Angus

The Clare Inn 274-278 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

Al Baxter ( Hoop ) opens solo and is the joined by Emily Allen to perform as the Celtic inspired outfit The Mollymawks. Then Bill Angus takes the stage ( Bill Angus and The Mighty Ways ), most likely with Emily making an appearance on violin.

Free

Donnybrook Fair @ Titirangi Folk Club

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

English/Irish folk, reminiscent of The Pogues and The Dubliners. High-energy fusion of traditional melodies and fast-paced rhythms. The songs, filled with stories of love, rebellion, and celebration. Expect a wild celebration of music, with crowd participation expected throughout the performance.

$10 – $15