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Dusty Lands are an acoustic folk quartet based in Whangarei. Blending American folk with their unique Northland campfire style, Dusty Lands invites you to join them for an evening of luscious harmonies, soulful songwriting, banjos, mandolins and resonators. The genesis of the band began with Val and Leah Land, mother and daughter, from their roots ... Read more
$20
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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Returning to New Zealand after a successful tour in 2025, Elias Bartholomeo has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia, with his guitar playing being described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances. Elias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring finger ... Read more
$20
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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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2 events,
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 
Hi there! 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
$5
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All welcome to our FREE live music programme at the Pt Chev Town Square (outside the library). Milly Tabak & Dave Khan are a local powerhouse Americana and country music duo, with soaring vocals and tight guitarmanship - this will be a gig not to be missed. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the music! ... Read more
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The Tarara Folklore Ensemble welcomes you to join us for Balkan Bowls! A day full of activities, bowls, partying, music, food, drinks, and more. Get ready to start the year off with a fun social party! 📅 Saturday 28th February 2026 | 4:00pm 📍 100 Stanley Street, Parnell, Auckland 👥 18+ | Unless legal guardian present ... Read more
$40
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SOLD OUT! Pride Cèilidh is an inclusive and joyful event celebrating dance, live music, and storytelling from the Celtic nations. An experienced caller will guide you through dances that use inclusive language and are easy to learn — no partner needed. In fact, cèilidh dancing is one of the best ways to meet new people! ... Read more
$10
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Albi & The Wolves ignite every stage they touch, filling hearts with hope through their uplifting, heartfelt blend of alternative indie-folk. Since 2014, proud albino frontman Chris Dent (Albi), Pascal Roggen and Micheal Young have been crafting performances bursting with their signature infectious energy, charm and moments of heartfelt reflection. Armed with electric violin, guitar, double ... 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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CLUB NIGHT – Your opportunity to share a couple of numbers. All welcome!
$5 – $8
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Throw on your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us to the funky, soulful rhythms of Island Vibes. Let it all out and dance like nobody’s watching, then head on out for an opening night show or a hangout at the Festival Garden in the golden hour sunlight. Good vibes, guaranteed! Island Vibes are ... Read more |
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Ease into the weekend with sounds that blend heritage and contemporary Pacific musicality, inspired by the sonics of Niue and beyond.
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Hailing from Canada's rugged west coast, Zonnis (Andrea & Adam Zonnis) fits into any setting where music lovers are set to listen. Drawing upon their years of traveling and touring, their music takes you on a journey through upbeat and inspirational to somber and introspective, all with a healthy dose of humor thrown in for ... Read more
$10
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Charlotte Yates and trusted musical ally Show Pony look forward to performing a two-set show featuring all songs from critically acclaimed release Winter’s Eye and more for Kumeu Arts Live. 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, ... Read more
$25
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Bring your own drinks and snacks, grab a table, and settle in for an evening of unforgettable live music. Donnybrook Fair deliver a rousing blend of English and Irish folk-punk, reminiscent of The Pogues. For MOF, they’ll perform a vibrant mix of original material alongside beloved folk classics — a high-energy fusion of traditional Irish ... Read more
$25
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As a respected collector and interpreter of American traditional music, Jeff Davis has travelled to meet "source singers" and has ploughed through countless folk archives along the way. Having played festivals in North America, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Nova Scotia's Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, he's also toured England, Norway, Ireland and the Netherlands ... Read more
$10
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It would be almost impossible not to smile and tap your foot to the sweet sounds of New Zealand’s only all-female bluegrass group, Hot Diggity. Catch them at the Auckland Arts Festival's Rova Sounds Stage! Traditionally bluegrass music has been dominated by guys with moustaches, sharp suits and hats, singing songs about being broken-hearted and ... 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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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!
$20
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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.
$59
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
$20
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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
$25
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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
$64.90
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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
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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
$10 – $15
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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
$125 – $175
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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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 |
1 event,
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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Come celebrate with us....THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR St Patricks' Day 2026 Auckland Irish Club has a great day for you all to enjoy! Mass is being held inside at 10.30and and we are open after that. Highlights of the Day:• LIVE Music – inside and outside on the green• Cold Refreshments• Food Trucks• Irish ... Read more |
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An Evening with Kevin Le Pennec: Harp & Song at The Charlotte Museum / Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa Kevin Le Pennec, singer and harpist, invites you to experience a timeless moment through his trad-contemporary music. His compositions, inspired by Breton and Irish traditions, blend captivating rhythms with pop and jazz influences. The French lyrics ... Read more
$25
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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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Ihi. Wehi. Mana. aptly describes the emotions that will be evoked with this celebratory event featuring Te Waka Huia & Karen Grylls (CNZM).For 40 years Te Waka Huia has competed on the national kapa haka stage, winning the prestigious national title five times. 2026 marks 45 years of dedication from this kapa to Māori performing arts, singing, music, entertaining, ... Read more
$60 – $70
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Welcome all to Rafters third club night of the year. This month we have Sammy Leary as our guest. Sammy is one of New Zealand's most exciting traditional folk artists.He breathes life into the forgotten corners of our country's musical past. A collector and archivist as well as a performer, he unearths the oft-neglected songs ... Read more
$10
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Join us for an immersive experience of Filipino culture! We will showcase the vibrant Tinikling folk dance, where dancers skillfully step between moving bamboo poles, followed by the energetic Maglalatik dance, depicting a traditional battle over coconut shells. After the performances, we invite you to join in and try these lively dances for yourself, guided ... Read more
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Aotearoa Asia-Pacific Cultural Celebration is a vibrant community festival that brings together the rich cultures, traditions, and talents of Asian and Pacific communities across New Zealand. This annual event celebrates diversity, unity, and the shared spirit of Aotearoa through music, dance, food and drink, art, and family-friendly activities. More than just a festival, this celebration ... Read more
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Discover the Guqin! Learn about the history and cultural significance of the guqin (古琴), a seven-stringed Chinese zither with a history of over 3,000 years, traditionally associated with scholars, poetry, and meditation. Known for its subtle, expressive sound, the guqin has long been used for personal reflection and storytelling through music. Enjoy live performances of ... Read more |
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Kra KoTo Kra presents A World of Cultures in Waiuku as part of the wider World of Cultures events happening in Auckland. This free event aims to showcase and share the various cultures within Franklin via performances, workshops, storytelling and food from our local eateries. Enjoy performances from Awhitu Akoma, our local West African Style ... Read more |
1 event,
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
$15
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1 event,
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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2 events,
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
Hi there! 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
$5
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Join us for an free intimate acoustic concert with the enchanting duo of Helen Douglas and Janet Thomson. Helen brings a beautiful mix of whistles and the Northumbrian pipes, while Janet weaves in rich guitar lines and heartfelt vocals. Their set is a joyful blend of songs and lively instrumental tunes, travelling across the musical ... Read more
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Immerse yourself in West African culture through drumming, vibrant costumes, and more. “Experience the Beat of Africa” is a community festival co-hosted by Glenfield Library and Kra KoTo Kra, a West African-style drumming ensemble. The event features a performance, as well as drumming and dancing tutorials/workshops by Kra KoTo Kra, and an exhibition of traditional ... Read more |
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Immerse yourself at CultureFest! One day. One place. Endless experiences. Discover a vibrant tapestry of cultures, traditions, and tastes at our extraordinary festival. With over 100 captivating stalls, you'll embark on a global culinary journey, explore stunning arts and crafts, and indulge in unique fair trade goods. Embrace global diversity and experience the heart and ... 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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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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