Common Folk

Fats White, Appaloosa Willie & Solomon Cole @ Ōmiha Folk Club

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

The folk club kicks off the season with something a little different from our usual fare: a one-night only special edition of weird folk, country, and blues, hosted by the irrepressible Sammy Leary and featuring local legends Fats White, Appaloosa Willie, and Solomon Cole. Fats White is a celebrated icon of the Aotearoa underground and ... Read more

$20

Paul Johnson @ Workshop 26

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

Paul loves performing on a variety of 4 string instruments, and is well known in New Zealand and Australia ukulele community as a ukulele blues legend. However, his passion since 1971 has been in the presentation and sharing of traditional folk music from a wide range of sources, followed closely with the design, building, set ... Read more

$10

Ceilidh in Devonport @ Harmony Hall

Harmony Hall 4 Wynyard St, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

Are you ready for an evening of fantastic music, dancing, and great company? Welcome to the Scottish Clans Association's annual Ceilidh - the perfect opportunity to kick up your heels to lively Scottish music. The family-friendly time means everyone can enjoy the fun!  

$15 – $20

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

Sadie & Jay @ Titirangi Folk Music Club

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

From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, this rare pairing take you on a rousing musical adventure with their gritty historical songs of spirited characters, events and legends. Wielding guitars, bouzouki, banjo & double bass, Sadie & Jay return to Titirangi Folk Club to perform their highly original music ... Read more

$10 – $15

Fiesta de la Primavera @ Pah Homestead

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

Flamenco NZ Presents: Fiesta de la Primavera A Celebration of Spring, New Beginnings, and the Joy of Life Flamenco NZ invites you to welcome the season of Spring with Fiesta de la Primavera — a vibrant, soul-stirring celebration of Spanish culture and artistry. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live Flamenco dance, guitar, song, violin, percussion, ... Read more

$35
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

Nicola Mitchell @ Mt Eden Village Centre

Mt Eden Village Centre 449 Mount Eden Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

Nicola Mitchell (Waikato Tainui, Maniapoto) blends folky country sounds with storytelling that captivates audiences across Aotearoa. Winner of the 2025 Country Music Honour for Songwriting with her song Wā/Time - also the first song in the finals in the history of the awards with reo Māori in it. She is one-half of the Tūī and ... Read more

$45