One of the oldest folk festivals in the Southern Hemisphere brings exceptional artists from around Aotearoa and from around the world. You’ll be spoiled for choice as some of the best traditional and contemporary folk musicians and folk dancers come together to showcase our amazing genre. Whatever your taste in folk music there will be […]
FREE FESTIVAL CLUB NIGHT – A chance to unwind from the festival. Admission free.
BB Bowness (banjo) and Alex Rubin (guitar) have been making music together for the last decade and continue to bring their euphoric energy to stages around the world. Since first meeting in the vibrant Boston music scene, they have fused their love of bluegrass and traditional roots music into something fresh and unique. Combining their […]
An exciting line-up for The Ministry of Folk in February! Bring your own drinks and snacks, grab a table and settle down for a night of magic. C.Zukey is originally from Canada and MOF first became aware of his wonderful talents back 2012 when his band was Farah Loux. He's back with a sparkling, lush, […]
A favourite of the season, this musical event is set in a delightful park beside the historic Pah Homestead and Arts Trust. This year, we’re offering an acoustic afternoon for your auditory enjoyment! South for Winter kicks off the entertainment with a blend of dreamy duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, followed by Aro, […]
Regular club night at the bunker. Bring your songs and tunes to add to the list or just come to listen. $5 members, $8 non-members
Trad Scottish music club - fiddles, cellos, keyboard, accordion, flutes, guitars, harps etc. All welcome!
The East Coast Folk club kicks the year off with a floor singers night - everyone welcome!
Melbourne based Dave is known internationally for his bluesy, soulful voice & dynamic guitar. He performs the music of Clapton, Dylan, Cocker, Ray Charles and many others from that era as well as some of his own compositions. Also joining for the eveing is George Pettigrew, who you may have seen attending our Zoom sessions […]
The Barebones Folk Club at a new venue and two top New Zealand folkies! Beverley is feted in Aotearoa and beyond for her skills as a British trad singer, Al is a blues and gospel music expert, and master of instruments ranging from steel guitar to autoharp. For this concert though they will share music […]
ALISTAIR BROWN - In concert Alistair Brown, a well travelled Scottish singer/Accordionist with a treasure-trove of memorable songs and stories to share. Big ballads, comic ditties, concertina, accordion and harmonica. Alistair is a Scot who lives in the beautiful county of Cornwall. He’s travelled far & wide both teaching and entertaining. Alistair has a rich deep […]
Auckland Bluegrass Club is starting 2025 with a Club Night with the opportunity for members to get up and play a couple of songs in the first half, and then you are in for a treat as Stan Smith, a troubadour from the UK, has a clutch of Americana and Alt Country tunes to share […]
All welcome to a family ceilidh at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall. Come along for live music, dance and craic from the Celtic nations.There will be called dances for all the family. This ceilidh is a fundraiser for Ōwairaka Primary School to update their playground
Trad Scottish music club - fiddles, cellos, keyboard, accordion, flutes, guitars, harps etc. All welcome!
Relax on the deck enjoying views over the beautiful Waitākere forest while listening to the sonic landscapes of musicians Matt Reece and John Goudge. Having grown up in or around the West Auckland bush, Matt and John find inspiration in the trees, beaches, and rugged hills. They often include native bird song and the sounds […]
Nordic folk singer & storyteller Anna Fält performs songs from the Scandinavian and Finno-Urgic traditions as well as her own material in the form of settings of ancient spells, folk songs, yoik, lullabies, stories from the Finnish forests and the Nordic landscapes. As a solo artist, Anna works in Sweden and Finland, the rest of […]
Folk in the Park will be held on Sunday 16 February at Windsor Reserve, Devonport between 1 and 4pm. This is a free concert and is a great opportunity to hear good performers in an outdoor setting.
Come join us for 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 region. The workshop will take place at Ockham Collective's the NIX. Anna Fält's specialities are different singing traditions from Finland and Sweden, combining the bright […]
Sacred Harp is a tradition of sacred choral music that originated in New England and was later perpetuated and carried on in the American South. The name is derived from The Sacred Harp, a ubiquitous and historically important tune book printed in shape notes. The work was first published in 1844, and revised editions are still used […]
Experience the Magic of a Céilí/ Céilidh: Family Fun and Community Spirit! A night of music, dance, and togetherness! Step into a world of enchantment at our traditional céilí (Irish)/ céilidh (Scottish), where the music is infectious, the dancing is joyous, and the sense of community is heartwarming. Bring your family and friends for an […]
Rafters Music Club's guest in February is the group Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways. The band recorded their third album ‘All night before the world began’ in 2022, an album consisting of ten songs that are a mix of English folk and traditional singer/songwriter.The band members are English born Bill on guitar and vocals; […]
Titirangi Folk Club presents a cushion concert with Alistair Brown, a well travelled Scottish singer/Accordionist with a treasure-trove of memorable songs and stories to share, at the home of Cathy Munro. Alistair is a Scot who lives in the beautiful county of Cornwall, lucky fellow. He’s travelled far & wide both teaching and entertaining. Canada, […]
From Stirling, Scotland, Heather Downie is a previous finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year and Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has a first class honours degree in harp and a postgraduate diploma in harp performance. A passionate harpist, she is an on-line teaching specialist and […]
Join the Old-Time session with Auckland Bluegrass Club! 4th Wednesday of each month at the NIX in Grey Lynn
Auckland Americana country blues act The DeSotos are performing a collaborative event with the Al Wilkinson Band. The DeSotos are a four piece band based in Auckland. They have cemented their place as New Zealand's leading exponents of the Americana / Country Blues genres following the release of two albums that have been universally embraced by the […]
The Petersens are an Americana roots band featuring tight family harmonies and an uplifting and authentic music experience. They are known worldwide for their YouTube videos which have more than 200 million views. Their top-rated Branson show has been running for fourteen seasons and they have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada, the UK and the […]
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 […]
From Ireland to Andalucía and Beyond Award-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting expansion of his acclaimed show Celtic Guitar Journey. For his extensive Summer/Autumn 2025 tour of Aotearoa, Flynn will blend familiar Celtic sounds with fresh flavours from his global travels. Praised by the New York Times for the […]
Another chance to listen to and sing with friends from another time zone…or even just down the road, without having to leave your cosy armchair. 7:30 p.m. NZ time, 6:30 a.m. Brit time, 6:30 UTC. Another chance to meet up with those around the country and around the world, and zoom in for an evening […]
With his vocals and acoustic guitar and the sweet tones of the Weissenborn slide guitar, John is ready to entertain you! Not strictly a “traditionalist”, John stretches some boundaries to bring a fresh treatment to familiar songs and tunes. It will be a good time, you’ll hear a mix of acoustic Americana, Folk, Country Blues, […]
