Common Folk

  • 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
  • David Shanhun + Adam & Marika @ Orewa Community Centre

    Orewa Community Centre

    New Zealand's premier folk duo combine with one of NZ's finest singer/songwriters to bring you a concert featuring favourite folk melodies, gypsy jazz, and a series of original compositions. After performing with Ms Lauryn Hill, Jordan Luck, and many other NZ artists, this is a rare chance to see Marika in an intimate duo show, ... Read more

    $12 – $35
  • The Ministry of Folk @ Grey Lynn Park Festival

    Grey Lynn Park Festival Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

    The Ministry of Folk will be returning to Grey Lynn Park festival this year with a lineup packed with local talent you won't want to miss!

  • Paul Ubana Jones @ Pah Homestead

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

    A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is so much more than one man with a guitar. He is a conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul. Winner of three New Zealand Music awards Paul Ubana Jones, born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul was playing ... Read more

    $40
  • Club night featuring Neal Ghoshal @ Ōmiha Folk Club

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

    Neal has been inspired by music for as long as he can remember, growing up on the best of bluesy rock, he later found a love of more roots-based music, contemporary folk, soul, jazz, and world music. Playing guitar since his teenage years, he'll be bringing his favourite covers along with a selection of original ... Read more

    $15 – $20
  • November Whangateau Folk Club Night with Chris Priestley and the Unsung Heroes

    Whangateau Hall 533 Leigh Road, Leigh, New Zealand

    Folk music legend Chris Priestley is bringing his Unsung Heroes show to Whangateau! The show, supported by full band consisting of the equally legendary Nigel Gavin, Cameron Bennett and Sonia Wilson, is also including a video component that illustrates this story-based show all about characters from New Zealand History. This show is going to be ... Read more

    $20
  • Friday Folk’n’Jam

    Friday Folk’n’Jam

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

    An evening of taking turns to share music and songs around the circle, joining in when you can, with harmonies on your instrument or voice. Participate or listen. The choice is yours. We’re a totally informal, small friendly group of people who like to sing and play music. This is a good place for experienced ... Read more

  • Hillsborough Ceilidh

    Hillsborough Ceilidh

    St David's in the Fields 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland, New Zealand

    Come join the Hillsborough Ceilidh! Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing.Our ceilidh dances are alcohol-free and family friendly. Funded by the Puketāpapa Local Board.

    $5 – $15