Christchurch Folk Music Club
Links
The following are a few links to other folk clubs, festivals, local musicians and supporters, or pages that we think might be of interest to other folkies.
- Christchurch Folk Club Facebook
- Canterbury Folk Festival
- Whare Flat Folk Festival
- Wellington Community Choir
Meets for rehearsals during term time. Approx 150 singers attend each rehearsal. Very friendly. Visitors welcome – just turn up $5 ($4) per session. Please visit our website for further information. - Auckland Folk Festival
- Canterbury Folk Festival
Canterbury’s own Family Festival of Music, held each year at Easter - Cardrona Folk Festival
- Contra Dancing in Christchurch
- Devonport Folk Music Club
- Graham Wardrop
- Instrument Care by Dave Hart
- Kiwifolk
New Zealand Folk and Acoustic music website - Lynette Diaz
- The Muse
- Musicworks
- NZ-Folk
New Zealand folk and acoustic music email discussion list - Nut Point Gallery
- The Dux de Lux
- The Penguin Club, Oamaru
- Tui Farm Folk Festival
- Wellington Folk Festival
- Whare Flat Folk Festival
- Waimate Folk Festival
If you would like to submit a link please email the webmistress.
We take no responsibility for the correctness or content of these websites. Please let us know if you find a broken or outdated link.
Open Mic Night – 21 June
21 June 2026
We provide an outlet for local acoustic performers – singers, songwriters & poets all welcome. We encourage all levels – novice or expert – to hone performance skills in front of a sympathetic audience
You, Me, Everybody
28 June 2026
You, Me, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight, their new album inspired by the fleeting moment where one day ends and the next begins.
Matariki Folk Club Raid & Concert Weekend
10 – 12 July 2026
Let’s bring back the tradition! In the spirit of the old-school folk club raids, Dunedin Folk Club are thrilled to invite Christchurch Folk Music Club to join them for a special weekend of connection, music, and celebration this Matariki.
Here We Are
19 July 2026
“Here we are” is an assemblage of three local musicians who are strong supporters of the folk music ethic and who enjoy performing and entertaining people in that environment.
Open Mic Night-August
16 August 2026
We provide an outlet for local acoustic performers – singers, songwriters & poets all welcome.
Kameleon
30 August 2026
With a new name, new energy, and some great new material, Kameleon are ready to share their love of music with a patiently waiting world.
Liz Braggins
11 October 2026
‘Liz Braggins’ has been a familiar name on the Christchurch music scene. She has a unique style developed from many years of immersion in the music industry. Her highly original versions of well-known songs are an eclectic mix of genres highlighting her background in most musical styles.
Celtic Caim – Pauline Vallance (Scotland) and Heather Innes
8 November 2026
Celtic Caim concerts have been described as “hauntingly beautiful harmony singing,” a capella and accompanied by clasarch, flute or bodhrán. An eclectic mix of Celtic songs, songs written by various songwriters, including Pauline & Heather, plus jigs or reels on flute and bodhrán to get your feet tapping!