Christchurch Folk Music Club
A Folky Night of Comedy, Music, and Shenanigans!
24 August 2025
- Members $20
- Non Members $25
- Students (with ID) $5
Ready to laugh, enjoy a night of comedy! This is a benefit concert to raise funds for the 50th Canterbury Folk Festival to be held on Easter weekend 2026 (3-6 April 2026)
Starring:
– Big Jim Small, our comic compere
– Copper and Steel, legendary poems, songs to make you laugh out loud and the understated subtleties of Martin’s wit.
– Sue Galvin, infectious humour overflows when Sue is onstage.
– Tony Kiesanowski, with a dry humour and tremendous storytelling
Local stand-up comedians: one being Damon Brady, who will be sharing his music-focused entertainment.
There will be entertainment to fill the night with assured laughter.
Join the fun
Whether you’re looking for a fantastic work outing or simply a fun night out with friends, A Folky Night of Comedy, Music, & Shenanigans is the place to be. Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours soon and join us for a night of comedy, community, and charity.
On Sunday 8th March 2026, there will be another fundraising concert for the 50th Canterbury Folk Festival.
Save these dates, fun for a great cause.
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.
Elizabeth Braggins
27 July 2025
Elizabeth is known internationally for her piano playing, singing and composition. Her self-titled album was a showcase of Christchurch and Wellington musicians which went on to become a finalist in the New Zealand Music Awards.
Open Mic Night – 21 September 2025
21 September 2025
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.
Charlotte Yates + Show Pony
30 November 2025
One of our most potent songwriters’, Charlotte Yates, is a singer-songwriter with a decent sized catalogue of solo and collaborative work, including four poetry-to-song projects devoted to the work of James K Baxter, Hone Tuwhare, Witi Ihimaera & Katherine Mansfield.