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SUMMARY:Club Night @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:CLUB NIGHT featuring a mini guest spot from HAMISH and NICOLE – Captivating harmonies from this young couple plus floor singers.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-the-bunker-27/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Club Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260720T203000
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UID:10001966-1784574000-1784579400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Balfolk Auckland @ St Stephen's Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balfolk-auckland-2/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:St Stephens Church Hall\, 65 Jervois Rd\, Herne Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T220000
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SUMMARY:Fire in the Mountain @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Informal session around the fire. No charge. 7-10 pm.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fire-in-the-mountain-the-bunker-8/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T190000
DTSTAMP:20250428T192329Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Irish session\, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-session-the-clare-inn/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224328Z
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SUMMARY:The Nukes @ Titirangi Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Life in the Slow Lane\nThe original 3 \, Ben ‘Country boy’ Collier\, Dave ‘Snapper’ Thiele and Dave ‘Fingers of fire’ Parker reunite again – with the addition of Dave’s son Josh ‘JayP’ Parker\, as they embark on possibly their last intrepid adventure together- to create a 12inch Vinyl album. \nExpect them to have some new songs in the kit bag as well as a bunch of their old classics.\nBuy a ticket and enjoy the concert only\, or help them on their way to make this dream a reality and pay it forward and pre-purchase the album by choosing the Add – On option. Save on postage and collect from Auckland or Whangārei. \nBe one of the early backers and get a credit on the album sleeve and signed copy when it’s released. First edition strictly limited numbers. \nWith “Life in the slow Lane” The Nukes will once again prove that it doesn’t matter how long it takes\, or how you get there\, just as long as you do
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/the-nukes-titirangi-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Lopdell House\, 418 Titirangi Road\, Titirangi\, Auckland\, 0604\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T005910Z
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SUMMARY:Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei presents - MAHUTA
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the Matariki season with us at MAHUTA! ✨ \nNgāti Whātua Ōrākei is proud to present an unforgettable night of music\, bringing together some of the best kaiwaiata of Te Ao Māori. Curated by Majic Pāora\, MAHUTA is a celebration of our voices\, our stories and our people. \nWith performances by:\nROB RUHA\nBETTY-ANNE\nTAWAZ\nJORDYN WITH A WHY\nMAJIC\nSHELBY TEUA\nALESSIA MAIHI FIFITA\nVYBE2B \nBring your whānau\, bring your friends – this is a night for all of Tāmaki Makaurau!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/ngati-whatua-orakei-presents-mahuta/
LOCATION:Te Paepae Theatre\, 101 Hobson Street\, Auckland Central
CATEGORIES:Cultural Celebration,Kapa Haka,Maori,Originals,Trad Song,Waiata
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193519Z
CREATED:20260608T193519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T193519Z
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SUMMARY:Fables with support from Milly Tabak @ Kumeū Arts
DESCRIPTION:Fables celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Change is a slow moving beast’ hitting #2 in the Aotearoa Album charts. Known for their lush\, cinematic folk and intimate storytelling\, Fables bring their signature warmth and depth to calm any storm\, bear witness to this intimate full-band performance at Cupid Bar.If you’ve ever needed a reason to slow down and just breathe\, Fables has provided the perfect soundtrack. Fronted by the immense talent of Jess Bailey and backed by a revolving cast of Tāmaki Makaurau’s finest\, their debut album Change Is A Slow Moving Beast is exactly what the title suggests\, a patient\, evolving creature that demands you sit still and listen. \nMu
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/fables-with-support-from-milly-tabak-kumeu-arts/
LOCATION:Kumeu Arts\, 300 Main Rd\, Kumeu\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000341Z
CREATED:20260502T000341Z
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SUMMARY:TFMC Zoom International
DESCRIPTION:Another chance to meet up with those around the country and around the world\, and zoom in for an evening of music and song. \n7:30 p.m. NZ time\, 8:30 a.m. Brit time\, 07:30 UTC. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86445626633?pwd=bmhtTE9xOU15WjVSajZlelJkTTRvZz09 \nMeeting ID: 864 4562 6633\nPasscode: 817884
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/tfmc-zoom-international-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T212938Z
CREATED:20260430T212938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T212938Z
UID:10002383-1784403000-1784408400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Daniel Champagne @ St Matthew‑in‑the‑City
DESCRIPTION:The young virtuoso\, recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation\,” has fallen in love with New Zealand! – and after sold-out shows around the globe\, he’ll bring his now-famous live show to 25 intimate venues across the country in 2026! \nST MATTHEW-IN-THE-CITY | AUCKLAND \n✨ July 18\, 2026 \n✨ 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show \n✨ Seated Concert \n✨ FAMILY FRIENDLY with cheaper $20 tickets for under 18s \n 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/daniel-champagne-st-matthew-in-the-city/
LOCATION:St Matthew‑in‑the‑City\, 132 Hobson Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Originals
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260614T223809Z
CREATED:20260614T223809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T223809Z
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SUMMARY:Geeta Rabari @ Eventfinda Stadium
DESCRIPTION:The QUEEN of Gujarati Folk — GEETABEN RABARI — LIVE in Auckland! \nGeeta Rabari is one of the most beloved folk singers of India\, often hailed as the “Koyal of Gujarat” for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence. Known for reviving and popularising traditional Gujarati folk music\, especially Garba and Sugam Sangeet\, Geeta has become a cultural icon for Indians worldwide. Born in Tappar\, Kutch\, Gujarat\, Geeta showed a passion for singing from a very young age. Without formal classical training\, her natural talent and unique voice quickly gained attention in her village and the surrounding areas. Her humble beginnings and rise to fame make her journey truly inspirational. \nHigh-Energy Garba\nPowerful Traditional Raas\nSuperhit Folk Anthems\nFull Stadium Production & Unmatched Vibes
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/geeta-rabari-eventfinda-stadium/
LOCATION:Eventfinda Stadium\, Argus Place Entrance\, Wairau Valley\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Cultural Celebration,Global Music,Indian
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T020558Z
CREATED:20260714T020558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T020558Z
UID:10002522-1784318400-1784329200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Maggie Cocco @ Rafters Music Club
DESCRIPTION:This month Rafters welcomes Maggie Cocco as our guest artist. Maggie Cocco is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist whose original performances blur the line between concert and theatre. Her songs invite listeners into something deeply human — equal parts thought-provoking\, vulnerable\, and humorous.\n\n\n\nHer work shifts between intimate guitar-based performance and more expansive piano-driven arrangements depending on the context and collaborators involved\, creating bespoke\, emotionally intense\, and highly engaging live experiences.\n\n\nSo come along and luxuriate in the beautiful voice and musicianship of the talented Maggie Cocco.\n\n\n\nProgramme\nThe first half of the evening brings musicians old and new to warm us up before supper and our main guest/s. We welcome new performers. See Graham at the door if you want to perform\, but you will need to be there before the 8pm start.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/maggie-cocco-rafters-music-club/
LOCATION:Rafters Music Club\, 1a Ponsonby Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Club Night,Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rafters Music Club":MAILTO:raftersmusicclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T005143Z
CREATED:20260714T005143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T005143Z
UID:10002519-1784314800-1784329200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Seisiún with Druid Irish Band @ Auckland Irish Club
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Join us for our monthly Seisiún with Druid Irish Band! 🎶 \nEveryone is welcome to join in! \nWhether you play regularly or are just starting out\, bring along your instrument or simply come down to enjoy a great evening of traditional Irish music. \n🟢 Club opens: 3:00pm\n🟢 @kingsland_social in the kitchen from 5:00pm\n🟢 Seisiún starts: 7:00pm\n🟢 Club prices all evening \nWe’d love to see you there! 💚
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/seisiun-with-druid-irish-band-auckland-irish-club/
LOCATION:Auckland Irish Club\, Rocky Nook Ave\, Fowlds Park\, Mount Albert\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Irish traditional music,Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T015247Z
CREATED:20260714T015247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T015247Z
UID:10002521-1784305800-1784320200@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Matariki Evening Market @ Corban Estate Arts Centre 
DESCRIPTION:Bring your whānau and friends along and join us for a special Matariki Evening Market at Corban Estate Arts Centre \n\n Explore 40+ stalls from talented local artists\, makers and creatives in Shed 2.\n Enjoy delicious hot kai from the Five Star Eats food collective under the canopy.\n Listen to live music from Crescendo singers and songwriters.\n Write a wish to Hiwa-i-te-Rangi with artist Penny Howard in Projectspace. Hang your wish on the red whai\, ready to be sent to the stars during our Dawn Wishes to Hiwa event on Tuesday 21 July.\n Tap into your creative side through a spontaneous paper collage pop-up in Shed 2. Enjoy a free playful journey into self-expression as local collagist Naomi Azoulay guides you to follow your intuition\, choosing images\, colours\, and textures that reflect your unique vibe. With techniques like tearing\, layering\, and arranging\, this workshop celebrates creative surprises and happy accidents.\n\nImportant Info:• Bring some cash for the market. Not all stallholders will have eftpos\, but they may have bank transfer.• Free parking available onsite• This event will go ahead rain or shine – the makers market is indoors at Shed 2 and kai stalls are undercover. Dress warmly.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/matariki-evening-market-corban-estate-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Corban’s Estate Art Centre\, 2 Mount Lebanon Lane\, Henderson\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Cultural Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260716T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T235602Z
CREATED:20250808T015903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T235602Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Set Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Free Irish Set Dancing session –  the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland\, dances are called\, all welcome. \nThe Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse\, Rocky Nook Bowling Club\, Fowlds Park\, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) \nIf you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 9105 or 027 488 8733
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-set-dancing-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Auckland Irish Club\, Rocky Nook Ave\, Fowlds Park\, Mount Albert\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T230000
DTSTAMP:20260628T211308Z
CREATED:20260628T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T211308Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Priestley @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:CHRIS PRIESTLEY BIRTHDAY BASH CONCERT – Local singer/songwriter/legend (definitely not an unsung hero!). Supported by fine local musicians. \nDoor sales\, tickets $20.  Doors open at 7:30.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/christ-priestley-the-bunker/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Originals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T195243Z
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T195243Z
UID:10001965-1783969200-1783974600@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Balfolk Auckland @ St Stephen's Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balfolk-auckland-2/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:St Stephens Church Hall\, 65 Jervois Rd\, Herne Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260712T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T222628Z
CREATED:20260511T222534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T222628Z
UID:10002405-1783882800-1783890000@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Global Strings @ Pah Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Global strings – where Sitar meets Violin\nA spellbinding musical journey that celebrates the harmony between Indian classical and Western traditions. Join us for an unforgettable evening where strings and beats bridge cultures – featuring masterful performances on violin & sitar accompanied by the rhythmic grace of Tablas.\n\nThis unique collaboration brings together exceptional artists:\nSargam Madhur – SitarBasant Madhur – TablaMonique Lapins – ViolinAkhil Madhur – TablaTogether\, they weave a tapestry of sound\, rhythm\, and movement that transcends borders — blending soulful ragas\, energetic beats in perfect sync.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/global-strings-pah-homestead/
LOCATION:The Arts House Trust\, Pah Homestead\, 72 Hillsborough Road\, Hillsborough\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Global Music,Indian,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260712T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260712T190000
DTSTAMP:20250428T192329Z
CREATED:20250428T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T192329Z
UID:10001079-1783872000-1783882800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Irish session\, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-session-the-clare-inn/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000015Z
CREATED:20260502T000015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T000015Z
UID:10002388-1783800000-1783810800@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Portable Panic Plus @ Titirangi Folk Music Club
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Kilpatrick\, vocals/ bass/whistle and Tony Ricketts\, vocals/guitar/songwriter are PORTABLE PANIC the PLUS is Jude Douglas\, violin/vocals. \nJenny and Tony have been playing music together off and on for decades\, stealing the name Portable Panic from their company. \nTeenage Jenny was introduced to the Wellington folk scene by her big brother\, and was known for singing British Trad. She and Tony were fixtures on the Auckland folk scene  in the nineties and noughties (Easy St\, Tattie Jock etc). In 2012 they moved to Wellington\, where Jenny’s been busy playing bass and singing with The Madillionaires\, The Eagals and The PJs\, among others\, while Tony went quiet for a while. Last year they decided to revive him to give his songs old and new an airing. \nTony was an Auckland singer-songwriter with a penchant for old pop songs. He wrote ‘King of the Roses’  and co-wrote with John Philip ‘Harvest Fields of Cromer’ for the TFMC 20th anniversary songwriting competition. His first group was Easy St. with Chris Price and Kerrin Worsfold before Chris moved to Wellington. Early this century he was part of a Celtic band called Tattie Jock. There have been three albums of his songs. \nJude has played or recorded with a range of musicians including Mike Harding\, Cath Woodman\, Wayne Gillespie\, Chris Priestley\, The Overdogs and Damian Wilkins\, as well as making a CD of fiddle tunes\, including several she composed. She teamed up with Portable Panic last year. \nFloor singers first half.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/portable-panic-plus-titirangi-folk-music-club/
LOCATION:Titirangi Beach Hall\, Titirangi Beach Road\, Titirangi\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Club Night,Trad Song
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220710Z
CREATED:20260614T220710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T220710Z
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SUMMARY:The Otherworld: Traditional tunes & stories for Matariki @ Ōmiha Folk Club
DESCRIPTION:The shortest day is almost upon us! Ōmiha Folk Club is waking up from its winter hibernation for a midwinter gathering of traditional tunes and storytelling in the spirit of Matariki. Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster. Its reappearance in the midwinter dawn sky marks the beginning of the Māori New Year\, Te Mātahi o te Tau. It is a time of year dedicated to remembering the past\, celebrating the present and looking to the future. \nWe are excited to welcome to the folk club newly formed Irish traditional tunes group The Otherworld\, who are: seanchaí (storyteller) and tin whistle player Mark Russell; Seán Connolly on the uilleann pipes; Andy Lewis on mandolin; Phill Judd (not the one from Split Enz) on guitar and (sometimes) Sammy Leary on concertina. The group will share with us a set of traditional Irish folk tunes that will journey through spirited jigs\, lively reels and meditative airs\, interspersed with retellings of traditional tales\, rememberings and lore. \nAround the world\, midwinter marks a time of reflection\, remembering and reconnecting to one’s roots\, and we would love to invite you to share a song\, story or yarn from your own cultural heritage or your family’s journey. **Floor spots are limited as despite having some pretty mystical folks on the team\, sadly none of us are able to bend time.** \nDoors at 7pm. Floor spots first half. BYO songs\, stories & beer.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/the-otherworld-traditional-tunes-stories-for-matariki-omiha-folk-club/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Celtic Folk,Club Night,Cultural Celebration,Sessions or Jams,Trad Song
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ORGANIZER;CN="%C5%8Cmiha Folk Club":MAILTO:Rbfcwaiheke@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260707T034921Z
CREATED:20260707T034921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T034921Z
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SUMMARY:Matariki Concert with Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa & Ukulele Union
DESCRIPTION:Make this Matariki holiday extra special! Bring the whole whānau and join Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa and Ukulele Union as they unite for a joyful Matariki concert featuring traditional Matariki waiata (songs)\, accompanied by a full ukulele orchestra. \nAll welcome! No registration required!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/matariki-concert-with-te-herenga-waka-o-orewa-ukulele-union/
LOCATION:Whangaparaoa Library\, 9 Main St\, Whangaparaoa\, Whangaparaoa Peninsula\, Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T195724Z
CREATED:20260406T195724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195724Z
UID:10002332-1783764000-1783782000@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Carnaval Latino Auckland @ Ellen Melville Centre
DESCRIPTION:CARNAVAL LATINO AUCKLAND \nCelebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau!\n Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre\, Auckland Central\n\nJoin us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours\, rhythms\, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors\, artisan crafts\, local Latinx artists & small businesses\, alongside colourful folkloric dance & live music performances that fill the Square with energy & joy.\n\nCarnaval Latino is all about community\, connection & cultural pride\, creating a welcoming space where the Latin American community can celebrate together while sharing our traditions with the wider Auckland public. It’s a chance to experience authentic cuisine\, discover handmade goods\, dance to live music & connect with people from many cultures.\n\nWhether you’re coming for the food\, the music\, the culture or simply the atmosphere\, everyone is welcome.\nLet’s dance\, eat\, connect &celebrate community together!
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/carnaval-latino-auckland-ellen-melville-centre/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Global Music,Trad Song,Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260710T184500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T041936Z
CREATED:20260707T034519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T041936Z
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SUMMARY:Ngā Reo o te Rangi - Voices of the Stars
DESCRIPTION:This Matariki\, we gather beneath the rising stars to honour remembrance\, renewal\, and connection\, and to celebrate a cultural renaissance grounded in te ao Māori. \nJoin us for a powerful evening of music\, storytelling\, and reflection as some of Aotearoa’s most compelling voices come together under one sky. Headlined by Stan Walker\, with performances from Maisey Rika and Troy Kingi\, this special concert weaves sound\, soul\, and whakapapa into a shared Matariki experience. \nGuided by a keynote speaker Dr Rangi Mātāmua\, the evening invites us to look upward\, remember those who have gone before us\, celebrate the present\, and step forward with renewed identity\, language\, and connection. \nNgā Reo o te Rangi — Voices of the Stars is more than a concert. It is a gathering of voices and wairua\, reflecting resurgence\, renewal\, and the enduring light of our peoples. \nCome together. Look upward. Listen deeply. 
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/nga-reo-o-te-rangi-voices-of-the-stars/
LOCATION:Auckland Town Hall\, 305 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T041621Z
CREATED:20260707T041426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T041621Z
UID:10002516-1783625400-1783634400@commonfolk.co.nz
SUMMARY:Waiata Anthems Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:In 2019 Waiata Anthems debuted at No.1 in the NZ Music Charts – the first 100% reo Māori album to do so – and spent 16 weeks in the NZ Top 40. \nExperience the original songs from this iconic multi award-winning album\, as Auckland Philharmonia and the next generation of up-and-coming young Waiata Anthems artists pay tribute to the album that helped start a movement. \nThese talented rising stars will perform songs\, reimagined for orchestra\, such as Tami Neilson’s ‘Roimata|Cry Myself to Sleep’\, Stan Walker’s ‘Tēnā Rā Koe|Thank You’\, Drax Project’s ‘I Moeroa|Woke Up Late’ and many others. \nJoin us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honour waiata reo Māori.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/waiata-anthems-live-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Auckland Town Hall\, 305 Queen Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T021401Z
CREATED:20260602T021401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T021401Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Set Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Free Irish Set Dancing session –  the group goes through various traditional sets from Ireland\, dances are called\, all welcome. \nThe Auckland Irish Society Clubhouse\, Rocky Nook Bowling Club\, Fowlds Park\, Mt. Albert – First and third Thursdays each month (except Jan.) \nIf you’re planning on coming contact: Sue and John Sheehan phone: (09) 445 9105 or 027 488 8733
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-set-dancing-8/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Auckland Irish Club\, Rocky Nook Ave\, Fowlds Park\, Mount Albert\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260708T230000
DTSTAMP:20260628T204321Z
CREATED:20260628T204321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T204321Z
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SUMMARY:John Olding & Band @ Auckland Bluegrass Club
DESCRIPTION:John Olding—a familiar face to fans of Café One-2-One and Kiwigrass—brings a stellar bluegrassy Americana set to The Bunker. Joining him on stage are Pete Parnham on bull fiddle\, Cameron Bennett on Dobro and lap steel with guests Linda Whitcombe on fiddle\, and Steve Gerrish on mandolin to add extra colour during the set. \nDrawing from the rich traditions of Americana and Western Swing\, this promises to be a dynamic\, inspiring performance where every musician brings their own unique flair. \nMusicians\, take note: local club performers will kick things off in the first half\, so be sure to bring your instruments! \nThere is a gate controlling vehicular access to Mt Victoria. If you are attending an event at The Bunker you may let yourself in by entering this code on the keypad at the gate: *1109# This code is valid from 6PM-10:30PM.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/john-olding-band-auckland-bluegrass-club/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Americana,Bluegrass & Old-Time,Club Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260706T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260706T230000
DTSTAMP:20260628T210316Z
CREATED:20260628T210316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T210316Z
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SUMMARY:Club Night @ The Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to try out a couple of songs.  All welcome.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/club-night-the-bunker-26/
LOCATION:The Bunker
CATEGORIES:Club Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devonport Folk Music Club":MAILTO:info@devonportfolkmusic.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260706T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T195243Z
CREATED:20260223T040622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T195243Z
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SUMMARY:Balfolk Auckland @ St Stephen's Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/balfolk-auckland-2/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:St Stephens Church Hall\, 65 Jervois Rd\, Herne Bay\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Traditional Dance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260706T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260326T192846Z
CREATED:20260326T192846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T192846Z
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SUMMARY:Transglobal Matariki Residency
DESCRIPTION:Step into Matariki with four days of music\, learning\, and deep connection – with each other and the whenua. The Transglobal Matariki Residency is a 4-day educational workshop residency hosted by Arts Connections Oceania (ACO) at Āio Wīra Retreat Centre\, Te Henga. This residency is both a music gathering and an educational space – a place to grow skills in intercultural music-sharing\, facilitation\, and inclusive practice. \nLimited space – sign up today! \nDrawing on Ethno-inspired pedagogy\, developed over the past 35 years\, and ACO’s experience in intercultural arts-making\, the residency combines: \n\nWorkshops led by facilitators in expertise across intercultural music making and facilitation\, global arts management and human rights-based community practice\nCollaborative music-making\nPractical tools for working with diverse groups\nPeer learning and reflection\nShared meals\, jamming\, community and land connection\n\nThis is a space for learning with each other through music\, participation\, and relationship as we gather in the season of Matariki.
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/transglobal-matariki-residency/
LOCATION:Aio Wira Retreat Centre\, 8 Āio Wīra Road\, Waitakere\, Auckland\, 0781\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Global Music,Sessions or Jams,Trad Song,Workshop,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260705T190000
DTSTAMP:20250428T192329Z
CREATED:20250428T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T192329Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Session @ The Clare Inn
DESCRIPTION:Irish session\, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
URL:https://commonfolk.co.nz/event/irish-session-the-clare-inn/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:The Clare Inn\, 274-278 Dominion Rd\, Mt Eden\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Sessions or Jams
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