What's on Club nights
We have a range of events on our calendar...
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.
Coming up for the Dunedin Folk Club
Peter Madill & Jack McKenzie
20 September 2026
It was the early 70s and two young men, more than ten thousand kilometres apart, were being influenced by the folk music and the associated musical instruments that became so popular at the time. They...
Songs of the 60s - Club Night
27 September 2026
Join us for an evening of songs from the 1960s, a decade that inspired a wealth of unforgettable music and helped shape the modern folk tradition. The artists will each bring a selection of songs f...
Blue Sea Above
4 October 2026
The Blue Sea Above are fast becoming regulars in the Dunedin music scene. Their live shows combine energetic violin improvisation with solidly crafted and strongly mel...
Yujing Cui
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....
Skin & Bone
18 October 2026
Hot off the back of their highly successful lower North Island tour, your favourite Dunedin swing band is coming back to the corner stage on solid home turf to (hopefully) friendly faces. Songs o...
Labour Weekend - No Club Night
25 October 2026
Enjoy your weekend! ...
Origins - club night
1 November 2026
Club night co-ordinated by Lindsey Shields. Hi Folks! I’m co-ordinating this club night with the theme "Origins". I’m hoping it will bring out some interesting song...
Brenda Liddiard & Mark Laurent
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, ...
Stephen Young Band
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...
Here We Are
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...
Southriver
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...
Bob McNeill
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...
Potluck and quiz night
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. ...
Whare Flat Folk Festival
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 ...
