Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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Club darlings David and Shimna return with a brand new show! This dynamic guitar & violin duo are re-united for a series of sizzling shows across New Zealand in 2026. Shimna will be back from Belfast, Northern Ireland & this tour marks a special reunion, a chance to bring their close harmonies, infectious fun vibes, and exquisite ... Read more
$20
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ANZAC WEEKEND CLUB NIGHT Floor singers. Maybe with songs of war and peace?
$5 – $8
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Join us for a taste of great food, fine wine and incredible music! Jan and band will share acoustic guitar covers from the 60's, and 70's and a some jazzy Joni Mitchell. |
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Join us for another electrifying blues performance by an incredible lineup of talented artists.
$20
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Step into a world where history doesn’t just sit quietly—it belts out tunes and demands a singalong. Raiding centuries-old ballads full of rogues, romance, and questionable life choices, Celtic Ferret have firmly planted themselves in the New Zealand folk scene, popping up at clubs and festivals like musical mischief-makers. Their sound is powered by a ... Read more
$10
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Jeff grew up on the North Shore where he learned to play the accordion as a child. The teenage Jeff realized the guitar to be a more desirable instrument at that time, but he picked up the accordion again in his 30’s to play a variety of American musical styles while living and working in ... Read more
$10
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Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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Brett Perkins - California born, world traveller, singer/songwriter - his first time in Aotearoa. Floor singers first half.
$5 – $8
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A great show tonight with three class acts. First up, The Mollymawks are a wonderful musical duet with voice, guitar and violin creating gorgeous songs, cool covers, Irish tunes & originals. Next up is Albi, followed by Hannah, and most likely a portion of the night will feature them performing together as a duo. Albi ... Read more
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"A Trio of Duos" @ Cafe 39, Ponsonby - May 6th - doors open at 8 pm!Come join us for a toe tappin', leg slappin' evening of alternative country songs and a unique spin on classic hits |
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Tāmaki Makaurau indie-folk group hoop. return to Devonport this May for a special Stone Oven show, part of the monthly First Thursday celebrations. Following their 2025 album Wrap Me Up in Winter, the band bring their signature blend of emotive song writing, rich strings, and genre-spanning folk influences to an intimate live setting. At the ... Read more
$20
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
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Ministry of Folk is thrilled to present a magical May evening, in a beautiful old hall, featuring Charles James Walker, Milly Tabak with Dave Khan, and our very own house band, hoop. Bring your favourite drinks, grab a table, and settle in for another unforgettable night of music. Charles James Walker is an independent Irish ... Read more
$25
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Ranjit Bawa Live in Auckland – The Ultimate Punjabi Folk Experience! Get ready, Auckland! The biggest Punjabi folk star, Ranjit Bawa, is coming to town for a night you’ll never forget! Expect an electrifying performance, all your favourite hits and a celebration of Punjabi culture like never before. This is one of the biggest shows ... Read more
$41.98 – $257.73
Come and celebrate Mother's Day with the homespun harmonies of Jean and Andrea Reid! Andrea was performing with her mum from a very early age, and although she lives in Wellington these days, they sing and play together whenever they get the chance. Titirangi Folk Music Club was always supportive and encouraging to Andrea, who ... Read more
$10 – $15
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Following the success of his 2025 Shade of Memory World Tour, Sina Bathaie returns with an expanded journey — the White Lotus World Tour — spanning over 30 countries and 70 cities, sharing his latest works and musical evolution. Sina Bathaie is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer celebrated for his authentic live sets and signature ... Read more
$39.99 – $59.99
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Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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Americana, blues, and more. Originals and covers from John Olding (guitar, Weissenborn slide guitar and vocals) and Steve Gerrish (guitar, mandolin and vocals)
$20
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British country and indie-folk band Bear’s Den are coming to play their first ever headline shows in Aotearoa. They’ll perform at Auckland’s Tuning Fork on Tuesday 12 May and San Fran Wellington on Wednesday 13 May. Tickets go on sale this Thursday 26 March at midday Formed in London 2012, Bear’s Den have carved out ... Read more
$68.56
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The Skiffy Rivets will be back as guests at the Auckland Bluegrass Club in May to entertain with a musical roller coaster of humour, heartbreak, regrets, flippancy, nostalgia, blame and of course love. In a break with true bluegrass tradition, they warn there will be no whiskey songs. However, they reassure that the lack of, ... Read more
$15
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Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to Auckland's Big Fan! Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, and percussion, Graeme builds epic, full-band soundscapes live on stage—layer by layer—creating a loop-driven folk sound bursting with rhythm, melody, and joy. From his beginnings busking on ... Read more
$27.50
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Brenda has been writing songs and playing guitar and mandolin since the 1970s. She was born and grew up near London (UK), but moved to Australia in 1974, where she was passionately involved in the environment and anti-nuclear movements, finding her voice as a writer and performer of protest and campaign songs. Some of these ... Read more
$10
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Come along to celebrate the diverse cultures within the Whau area of Tāmaki Makaurau. This exciting day will bring people together under one roof to share, connect, and enjoy the richness of our multicultural community. Experience a day filled with delicious food, captivating performances, hands-on workshops, free face painting and more! Whether you're discovering a ... Read more
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Music performance and hands-on experience Come along and enjoy the sound of erhu (Chinese violin) with Zoe Li! Afterwards you will have a chance to try play erhu yourself.
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Adam & Marika performing in Albany for one night only! This electrifying violin & guitar duo will hold your attention throughout an evening of exciting folk music. Having just released an EP you can expect to hear energetic original music, songs and more from these seasoned musicians. Intimate house concert Refreshments included Limited seating Location ... Read more
$50
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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!
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Sounds of India charitable trust proudly present: *Abhang Workshop with Mahesh Kale ji in Auckland .Experiment, explore, and elevate your singing under the guidance of the maestro!ENTRY : FREE - Registration is mandatoryVenue : Blockhouse Bay Community Hall Date : Sunday 17th May -2026Time : 4.30-6.30 pmAn extraordinary chance to learn Abhang directly from the maestro himself. Who’s ... Read more |
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Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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A few songs preceded by the annual tiddlywinks competition.
$5 – $8
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After more than a year abroad, Hearth returns home to Aotearoa celebrating their debut single “Not Gonna Leave You,” out May 20, 2026. Years in the making, this long-awaited release marks a new chapter, rising at last from the ashes. For their Tāmaki Makaurau stop, Hearth will be joined onstage by Clara van Wel and ... Read more
$12.61 – $34.23
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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
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Immersive live music and visuals featuring award-winning musicians playing ancestral instruments from across the globe, live at Te Puna. THIS PLACE HERE is a Tāmaki Makaurau-based music project led by acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Swap Gomez, featuring a live ensemble of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, including players with whakapapa and musical lineages spanning Bangladesh, Japan, ... Read more 
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
$5
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Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th each year, commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. It's a day to celebrate African unity, heritage, and the incredible diversity of the continent. Africa Day Aotearoa brings this celebration to New Zealand, creating a vibrant space where African communities and New Zealanders come ... Read more
Immersive live music and visuals featuring award-winning musicians playing ancestral instruments from across the globe, live at Te Puna. THIS PLACE HERE is a Tāmaki Makaurau-based music project led by acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Swap Gomez, featuring a live ensemble of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, including players with whakapapa and musical lineages spanning Bangladesh, Japan, ... Read more |
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Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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Folk duo Mema and Nathan Boston delivers an exceptional music experience that you will feel at your very core as this is where they express from. They focus on acoustic arrangements of Mema’s original works with the odd quirky cover all delivered with the sincerest of love for sharing their craft. Musically, it’s kinda like ... Read more
$15
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The core of Rainberry Pie is the sometimes edgy, sometimes dulcet, and always enchanting vocal harmonies of Deborah Mackenzie and Micheal Young. The vocals are backed up by a well defined acoustic instrumental groove. Not willing to be constrained to a narrow genre, Rainberry Pie explores many acoustic styles from alt-country, western swing, bluegrass, and ... Read more
$5 – $8
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Join the Old-Time session with Auckland Bluegrass Club! 4th Wednesday of each month at the Greenhouse apartments, 20 Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn. Call Andy for parking 021599223
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Keb Hart is a guitarist and singer/ songwriter. His musical styles encompass anything guitar-based such as Blues, Americana, Alt-Folk, Reggae and Rock. He was born in Coventry, England but now lives and works in Cambridge, New Zealand. His memorable tunes reflect his life experiences; he writes about failed relationships, finding new ones and paying the ... Read more
$10
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Start your morning with a meditative 90-minute sunrise concert, inspired by the traditions of Indian classical music and its connection to water, dawn and healing. As the sun rises, you’ll hear a sequence of live performances shaped by the quiet, reflective mood of early morning ragas, melodies traditionally played at daybreak to evoke a sense ... Read more
$15
Welcome to the monthly Scottish cèilidh event in Hillsborough. Join in dancing to live Scottish cèilidh music - no experience required, just your dancing shoes and a keen attitude! Scottish Cèilidh Club hosts this event every last Friday evening of the month up to November. See you there! $5 per person/$10 per family
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𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊! If you haven't secured your spot yet, now is the time! This isn't just an event; it’s a vibrant celebration of the diverse threads that make our community so unique.Space is filling up fast, and we’d hate for you to miss out on the live performances and incredible atmosphere.Secure your spot ... Read more
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Ready to swap the daily grind for some soul-stirring melodies? Join us for an evening of connection, music and pure spiritual energy at the Bhajan Jamming Night! Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just want to soak in the atmosphere, come as you are. Let’s raise the vibration together! Performances by: Rishabh group NZ Atmosphere: ... Read more
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Sam Buckingham performs at The Tuning Fork for the first time, celebrating her gorgeous new album BEAUTIFUL MACHINE. Described by Sam as "a love letter to myself, my body, the earth and all of humanity" the new album explores natural systems and the man made systems that interact with and interrupt them. "As we keep ... Read more
$39
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