Christchurch Folk Music Club

Open Mic Night – October

18 October 2026

$5 – All

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.

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.

Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard

1 November 2026
Acoustic indie music duo, Brenda and Mark, have been performing together for over 30 years, playing to audiences in Aotearoa NZ, Australia and the UK.

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!

Christchurch Folk Music Club

Open Mic Night – October

Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard

Celtic Caim – Pauline Vallance (Scotland) and Heather Innes

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