Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony in concert at The Bunker. Hailing from Wellington, singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates wields acoustic guitar while the multi-instrumentalist Show Pony aka the ‘Swiss Army Knife of NZ music’ plays trumpet, violin, percussion and backing vocals… but not all at the same time!
The soulfully sublime Los Angeles folk artist Annahstasia, known for her soulful, poetic, and deeply intimate songcraft, is making her Aotearoa debut at last. March 11th, witness something special at the Pitt St Methodist Church, with very special guest Na’amah.
We are honoured to have Luthiers' Corner (Peter Madill and Jack MacKenzie) travel up the motu to play a concert for us at The Nix. It was the early '70's and two young men more than ten thousand kilometres apart were being influenced by the folk music that became so popular at that time. Both Peter Madill ... Read more
Join us for a special performance featuring Jennifer Reid and Paul Brown trading ballads and broadsides to illustrate the shared cultures of Lancashire and Dundee, and the song traditions that would have been active in the two cities during the Industrial Revolution. Lancashire dialect folk singer and broadside balladeer Jennifer Reid moves between worlds with ... Read more
American folk hero Jolie Holland, back at last to perform at Pitt Street Methodist Church as a very special intimate duo. Jolie’s connection with Aotearoa runs deep, recording a recent collaboration with Theia, and a long-standing friendship and collaboration with Steve Abel. Over the span of her career, Jolie Holland has knotted together a century of ... Read more
Travel the world in an afternoon. Saturday 14 March 12-4pm, ROVA STAGE, Aotea SquareThis vibrant block party brings together international sounds, infectious rhythms, and feel-good grooves from across the globe. A perfect way to discover something new while soaking up the Festival Garden Atmosphere. Artists include: Willie T - Cultural / Island Folk | Solomon ... Read more
Sixteen years in, Jennifer moves between worlds with ease. She was once described as having “irreverent puckish vim” in a mag. She plays Barb in Shane Meadows’ The Gallows Pole, has opened for Pulp and John Cooper Clarke and performed for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art. She’s toured with Eliza Carthy for 18 months, and in 2025, took her songs to ... Read more
Known for his deeply burnished vocals, keen melodic sensibility, and introspective, free-flowing lyrical point of view, Iron & Wine is one of the preeminent artists and collaborators of the first wave of indie folk. Following his most recent EP release of covers, Making Good Time – a collaboration with Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), and ... Read more
Bulgarian Vocal Workshop with Tui Mamaki Freshly returned from the homeland of that exquisite vocal music, Medena Ensemble continues to integrate new repertoire towards a Full Circle Concert on 7 June 2026. Ever wanted to sing with other women enamoured with Bulgarian Folklore? Join us for a day, to learn “Mwri Tudoro, Tudoro”, a beautifully ... Read more
Chinese folk music ensemble featuring traditional ethnic instruments, this group brings the richness of Chinese culture to Aotearoa’s diverse communities. The Bringing Traditional Chinese Music into the Library series is a carefully curated programme designed to introduce audiences to the beauty and authenticity of Chinese folk music. These performances aim to share high-quality, uplifting traditional ... Read more
Come along to for a relaxed, welcoming afternoon of music-sharing and connection. Bring a waiata, a folk song, a drum pattern, a melody you love or simply come to listen and be part of the circle. Free sessions - all welcome!
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday