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
R & D
23 August 2026
“R2D2” Upcoming second concert by R&D: - since their well received “Coming Together” Folk Club debut performance last year. “R2D2” promises yet another wide-...
The Klezmer Sisters
30 August 2026
The Klezmer Sisters are a Klezmer band from Ōtepoti Dunedin celebrating the rich musical traditions of Jewish communities of Eastern Europe through lively dances, Yiddish songs, soulful melodies and ...
The Phil Corfield Band
6 September 2026
The Phil Corfield Band comprises; Phil (songwriting, vocals, rhythm guitar) Carole Stewart (harmony vocals) and John Sule (lead guitar, backing vocals, song arrangements). Phil started writing...
Shields Meddings Trio
13 September 2026
Come along and enjoy the cool finger pickin’ of John Meddings combined with the jazzy-ish songs of Lindsey Shields with a special guest appearance from one of her sons. (Eugene. Unfortunately Ma...
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...
Club Night
27 September 2026
Club night co-ordinated by Monica Barkman. ...
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 / Ōtautahi, Yujing presents a musical journey between East and West, between traditional and modern, between the familiar and the faraway....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
