Christchurch Folk Music Club
The Club was formed in 1968 and has remained one of the most successful in the country and continues to thrive in spite of a forced change of venue due to the recent earthquakes. We feature a wide range of music – from blues to ballads, country to contemporary, Celtic to jazz, and all styles are welcomed and encouraged. We vary our concerts and encourage local performers, as well as regularly hosting International visiting artists and groups.
Sacred Harp Singing Workshop (CANCELLED)
Sunday 16 August 2026
An Introduction to Sacred Harp Singing
19th Century Heavy Metal, Gregorian Chant meets Bluegrass, The old growth forest of American music. These descriptions of Sacred Harp Singing might intimidate, but don't let them. At its heart is a musical notation created to simplify the learning process, and a tradition that warmly welcomes anyone who wishes to join in.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
An Evening with Muddy Mama's: Where Blues Meets Heart & Soul
Sunday 16 August 2026
Get ready for a night of soulful, blues-soaked rhythms, smoky jazz flavours, beloved favourites, and exciting new sounds. Muddy Mama's returns with an evening of music that smoulders, swings, and stirs the soul, weaving stories and passion into every note. Expect fire dressed in melody, heartfelt performances, and the kind of musical magic that lingers long after the final song.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Al Park: celebrating 50 years of Chch Singing & Strummin’
Sunday 23 August 2026
Lyttelton based musician, Al Park, is celebrating his fifieth year of strumming, singing and playing his music around the Canterbury region.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Kameleon
Sunday 30 August 2026
Christchurch band Kameleon may struggle a bit with spelling, but they sure know how to make music. The four members of Kameleon began their musical collaboration back in the 90s, as members of jazz/covers band Tuxedo Junction. After TJ reached its natural conclusion in 1998, the band members continued to cross paths over the years, both as friends and musical collaborators. In 2025, someone had the crazy idea of getting the band back together, and a below-the-radar comeback gig for family and friends convinced everyone that the spark was still there.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Southriver
Sunday 6 September 2026
Hailing from the shores of Te Whanganui a Tara alt-folk band Southriver delve into New Zealand folk music with gusto.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
The Saffron Sisters
Sunday 20 September 2026
The three voices of the The Saffron Sisters - Kristina Godfrey, Mary Ruston and Frances Caldwell - blend in three-part acapella harmonies, and frequent accompaniment by Mary on the keyboard and Kristina's percussion.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Port Hillbillies
Sunday 27 September 2026
Emerging from the shadows of the Port Hills, Christchurch. One American, Justin Rogers on mandolin, guitar and vocals, one Aussie Gary Elford on guitar, acoustic bass and vocals. They meet up with a six-toed Kiwi singer, banjo and guitar player Steve Stern to share their love of Bluegrass, Old Time and Americana music
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Yujing Cui
Sunday 4 October 2026
Originally from China, now settled in Christchurch / Ōtautahi, Yujing presents a musical journey between East and West, between traditional and modern, between the familiar and the faraway...
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Liz Braggins
Sunday 11 October 2026
A wonderful opportunity to see Liz perform solo. She is planning to sing and play a few old chestnuts and a few new tunes. ‘Caramel voice’ (Trish) and ‘subtle, brilliant’ (other people) piano as well as fun in between the songs- if you haven’t seen Liz live yet, don’t hesitate! And if you have, it’s probably time for another look/listen?
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Open Mic Night - 18 October 2026
Sunday 18 October 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
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Celtic Caim - Pauline Vallance (Scotland) and Heather Innes
Sunday 8 November 2026
Celtic Caim, Pauline and Heather began singing together in 2014 when Pauline joined the UK women’s trio “Caim”. “Celtic Caim” became the duo from Caim for international tours in Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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
Bob McNeill
Sunday 29 November 2026
One of the most popular New Zealand folk artists of the last two decades, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill brings his acclaimed new album TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER to an intimate concert at Christchurch Folk Club.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Russell Gillies - The Night of the Melomaniacs
Sunday 9 August 2026
Russell Gillies is leading this group of passionate music lovers.
Expect to see and hear Lynne Hurley, Sophia Bidwell, Simon Musgrave and David Evison, all accomplished musicians based in Otautahi.
Christchurch Folk Music Club
Multi-talented Local Singer-songwriters
Sunday 2 August 2026
Blair Morgan & Jessie Shanks: Multi-talented Local Singer-songwriters
Christchurch Folk Music Club
