• Céilí/Ceilidh @ Whangateau Hall

    Whangateau Hall 533 Leigh Road, Leigh, New Zealand

    Auckland Céilí/ Ceilidh Dances is coming to Whangateau Hall for an evening of toe-tapping traditional Irish & Scottish tunes, songs, and most important of all, dancing. This is the first time they've brought our show to town, and they're can't wait to see ye there! No experience necessary, all ages welcome. All the dances are ... Read more

    $20
  • Music at Midday: Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard

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

    Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. Mark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on it. His guitar is just about as expressive ... Read more

    Free
  • AfroFest – Auckland Live Summer in the Square

    Aotea Square

    Feel the heartbeat of Africa in Aotea Square as AfroFest returns for its third year!  Join a FREE, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African communities. Dance in the sun to Amapiano and Afrobeats spun by Auckland’s top DJs, including DJ Banty and Marcello, and catch live performances. Savour the flavours of Africa with a lineup of food trucks guaranteed to ... Read more

  • Ōmiha Folk Club Presents Anna Fält Concert + Workshop

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

    Welcome to the extraordinary Nordic vocalist Anna Fält to the folk club for a second time. Anna performs songs from the Scandinavian and Finno-Ugric traditions as well as her own material: ancient spells, incantation texts, herding calls, lullabies, yoik, and stories inspired by Finnish forests and Nordic landscapes. Anna was born, raised, and educated in ... Read more

    $15 – $30
  • Jan Elliot sings The Best of Joni Mitchell

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

    Inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell from her early teens, Jan learnt her first alternate tunings on the guitar and honed her vocals singing along to her first LP purchase called, 'The World of Joni Mitchell'. Over the years the originality and brilliance of Joni's music continued to inspire a lifetime of performing to ... Read more

    $15
  • Drum Struck – Auckland Live Summer in the Square

    Aotea Square

    Feel the beat as Aotea Square explodes with global rhythms – from the Caribbean to the Cook Islands.  Catch the Anuanua Dance Troupe with Cook Islands log drums and high-energy dance, then experience the power of Japanese taiko by Haere Mai Taiko, featuring works from Japan’s most celebrated composers. Move to the pulse of Steel’n Beats, blending traditional steelpan with ... Read more

  • Folk in the Park 2026

    Windsor Reserve Windsor reserve, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

    Folk in the Park is back! Bring your family and picnic for a relaxing day in the park with folk music.

  • High, Wide & Handsome @ The Barebones Acoustic Folk Club

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

    Take your pick on which one’s High, which is Wide and who's Handsome, but one thing’s for sure – these guys are entertaining, with Lew Black’s powerful voice, Andrew Gough’s intricate guitar work and John McKeown’s smooth harmonica playing, combined with their vocal harmonies.These multi-instrumentalists have a long involvement in the folk music scene. All ... Read more

    $10
  • Nordic Folk Singing Workshop with Anna Fält @ The Nix

    The Nix 6 Nixon Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland

    Finnish singer Anna Fält is back in Aotearoa - join us for a singing workshop with her and dive in to the world of Nordic folk singing! Welcome to a fun and engaging workshop led by touring folk singer Anna Fält! Learn traditional Nordic songs and immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of the ... Read more

    $20 – $30
  • Club Night @ The Bunker

    The Bunker

    Head to the Bunker for a themed Club Night - trains and boats and planes!

    $5 – $8