Honouring the traditional, while exploring the modern.

Guest artists are invited from New Zealand and all over the world to bring creativity and colour to the festival. The festival blends nationally and internationally renowned acts with up and coming locals to weave a landscape to please the senses.

Music and Dance Workshops

Be inspired by workshops hosted by local and international tutors that are always well-attended and appreciated. Blackboard concerts and Come-all-ye’s are packed to the rafters and provide a stage for performers young and old to share their performance passions.

Auckland Folk Festival Food Stall

Food and Craft Village

A range of delicious food trucks and wares, including instruments and clothing.

Blackboard concerts are packed to the rafters providing a stage for all performers.