Welcome to the folk events calendar for Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. This calendar is a curation of folk music and dance events happening in the region, please click on each event to find out more. We do not organise these events.
To submit an event to the calendar, please email folk@commonfolk.co.nz with all the information, including an image.
Inclusion in the calendar is at the discretion of Common Folk. The management of the calendar is funded by Common Folk and it is free to list here, however a koha can always be made towards to its upkeep.
Get ready for a foot-stomping, family-friendly night of traditional Celtic music and dancing! The Auckland Céilí/ Cèilidh Band brings the spirit of Ireland and Scotland to the beautiful rural MAKARAU ... Read more
Known for curating Auckland's Ministry of Folk events, indie folk band hoop. now steps fully into the spotlight with their fourth EP - a rich and heartfelt collection of songs ... Read more
This December acclaimed songwriter Nadia Reid journeys back to New Zealand in celebration of Enter Now Brightness; her critically lauded fourth album which was released on Chrysalis in February 2025. ... Read more
“Floor-singers Fundraiser” event to raise some money to help valued community member Angel through a difficult time. "A multi-instrumentalist musician and tutor, many will remember him as the guy with ... Read more
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Calling all rangatahi artists for a cosy, supportive and whānau-friendly open mic! We are inviting rangatahi artists to an open mic for our youth community and their whānau. This is ... Read more
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
Join ukulele group, The Nukes, for a road trip like no other – a song-journey from Rakiura (Stewart Island) to Cape Reinga, woven together with harmony and laughter. Celebrating over ... Read more
The Ministry of Folk is bringing some goodtime feelings to Whangateau in the guise of the indie folk band hoop. hoop have been going strength to strength, having just released ... Read more
ANDREW LONDON DUO – Ever popular Andrew and Kirsten London putting the spotlight on Kiwi life with upbeat humour and satire.
Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America!! Come along and enjoy: Delicious Latin American street food Live music & folkloric dance performances Crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses Activities for tamariki & ... Read more
A very special December double bill featuring the amazing Donnybrook Fair + our very own Sammy Leary! Donnybrook Fair are energetic, charismatic and very talented musicians who are in very high demand. They ... Read more