Sunday Club Night: a feature concert every week (apart from some holiday weekends) at 7.30 pm. Floorspot performers, often invited from local musicians, play in the first half. Cafe and bar open. Usually door sales only. See notes on each night for featured performers or events. Apply to perform here.
Thursday Open Mic Night: a warm welcome to all, 7.30 pm. Gold coin entry. Cafe open.
Special Concerts - may be scheduled on other nights
Our venue for club events is the Opoho Bowling Club rooms, 80 Lovelock Avenue, North Dunedin
In the current covid climate, some may wish to wear a mask when up and moving around.
11 October 2026
Originally from China, now settled in Christchurch / Ĺtautahi, Yujing presents a musical journey between East and West, between traditional and modern, between the familiar and the faraway....
18 October 2026
We welcome your favourite Dunedin swing band's return to the corner stage. Songs of tragedy and triumph, uncomfortable truths and indefatigable optimism in five-part harmony and swung to...
25 October 2026
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1 November 2026
We're delighted to present this exploration of ancestors’ stories - personal family history, ethnicity, country or way of life. The most ordinary of lives have songs and tunes and poems abou...
8 November 2026
“This fantastic duo never ceases to amaze me with the diversity of their songs, musicianship and poetry … sublime guitar and mandolin textures and soulful harmonies.” Mike Moroney, ...
15 November 2026
Stephen Young writes “It will be exactly a year since the Stephen Young Band last played at the Dunedin Folk Club! Everyone (including the band) enjoyed the 2025 performance of Steph...
22 November 2026
“Here we are” is an assemblage of three Christchurch musicians who are strong supporters of the folk music ethic and who enjoy performing and entertaining people in that environment. We pl...
29 November 2026
Hailing from the shores of Te Whanganui a Tara alt-folk band Southriver delve into New Zealand folk music with gusto. Pairing the heartfelt lyrics of Sarah August with the slick skills of Brendan Sche...
6 December 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...
13 December 2026
Our final club night for 2026. Bring your musical memory and a plate of food to share for a relaxing evening, a fun quiz and general conviviality. ...
30 December 2026
NEW YEAR | December 30th - January 3rd Celebrating cultural identity; the stories and music that are part of who we are. Set amid native bush in the idyllic setting of Waiora Scout Camp ...