Christchurch Folk Music Club

2026 End of Year Christmas Function

Sunday 6 December 2026 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM 

The magic of Christmas is in the air. Join us for a festive evening of food, music, and fellowship!

This will be a catered event from the Spitroast Company, so book early to ensure you can attend.

Organ Recital: Let’s see where the music goes….. Expect creativity and inspiration as our talented members bring this theme to life!

We look forward to hearing the variety of performers embroider on the theme.

The diversity is always inspiring; our members are a huge source of talent and entertainment. Look forward to hearing all the acts bring us their creativity.

  • Time: Arrive from 5:30 PM
  • Dinner at 6:00 PM
  • Music: 6:45 PM – 9:30 PM

The Irish Society bar will be open for your festive drinks. 

Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available at the bar for purchases only, no cash-out facility.

Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.

Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm,

VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking..

How do I get tickets to concerts?

In advance: Book your tickets online. Select the concert you wish to attend and click on the link to book your ticket.
On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.

PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle. Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.
Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.

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