Living Our Traditions

The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society (NLFAS) is a charitable organization located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada whose mandate is to celebrate, preserve, and promote the traditional and contemporary folk arts of our province at home and away, through public outreach and events, including our annual Folk Festival.

Active since 1966, the organization presents educational and cultural events that provide artists with the opportunity to showcase their work and that engage our youth and the general public in the transmission of our intangible cultural heritage.

Our two longest running events, Folk Night at the Ship Pub and the Annual Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival are rites of passage for up and coming folk and traditional musicians, and beloved by seasoned performers.

Looking for tickets to the festival? Check out the festival page here for more info!

The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society thanks our sponsors who help make the Folk Festival and Folk Night possible.

Upcoming Events

The Broadside presents The Salt Beef Junkies!

The Broadside presents The Salt Beef Junkies!

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Accordion, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bodhran, harmonica and vocals – these boys have it all! Luke Mercer, Ty Simms, and Alex Mercer are The Salt Beef Junkies, local youth trad and folk band that we are BIG fans of. Catch them on The Broadside for a free show, with a guest performance from Allison Walsh.

Apr 01

Streaming Online!

The Broadside presents The Salt Beef Junkies!
Apr 01

The Broadside presents The Salt Beef Junkies!

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Streaming Online!

Accordion, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bodhran, harmonica and vocals – these boys have it all! Luke Mercer, Ty Simms, and Alex Mercer are The Salt Beef Junkies, local youth trad and folk band that we are BIG fans of. Catch them on The Broadside for a free show, with a guest performance from Allison Walsh.

Songs & Yarns

Songs & Yarns

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Join us for a knitter’s night out! This month’s Songs & Yarns will have music provided by Arthur O’Brien of The Navigators, so you’ll want plenty of drinks to wet your whistle and sing along to some NL favourites! Bring your crafty work-in-progress and sip’n’stitch with friends!

Apr 02

Bannerman Brewing Co.

Songs & Yarns
Apr 02

Songs & Yarns

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Bannerman Brewing Co.

Join us for a knitter’s night out! This month’s Songs & Yarns will have music provided by Arthur O’Brien of The Navigators, so you’ll want plenty of drinks to wet your whistle and sing along to some NL favourites! Bring your crafty work-in-progress and sip’n’stitch with friends!

Young Folk at the Camp

Young Folk at the Camp

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This is a Folk Music Camp for students ages 7-17

Apr 02

Macdonald Drive Jr. High

Young Folk at the Camp
Apr 02

Young Folk at the Camp

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Macdonald Drive Jr. High

This is a Folk Music Camp for students ages 7-17

Latest News

PLEASE READ: A Letter From Our ED
PLEASE READ: A Letter From Our ED

Posted on: March 14, 2024

BREAKING NEWS From our Executive Director, Julie Vogt Hello Festival Folks. We had a significant event yesterday, one that MAY…

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🎻The tunes are drivin here tonight, folks! pop down for the session - playin tunes at The Ship til 11 and onwards🪗 #nltrad #nlfolk
🧶Join us for a knitter's night out! 🧶

🎤This month's Songs & Yarns at bannermanbrewingco  will have music provided by Arthur O'Brien of The Navigators, so you'll want plenty of drinks to wet your whistle and sing along to some NL favourites!🎤

✨Bring your crafty work-in-progress and sip'n'stitch with friends on April 2nd, $10 at the door!✨

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🌼This Wednesday at The Ship, join us for Folk Night with Ana & Eric anaericmusic!🌼

🎵Nominated for the 2024 East Coast Music Association /Global Recording of the Year, Ana & Eric will be bringing a triple threat of folk, bossa nova, and Brazilian pop to the Folk Night stage - these vibes will be UNMATCHED!🎵

🌙Music starts at 9pm, $10 at the door.🌙

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🧶From 7-9pm at Bannerman Brewing Co. (upstairs!), join us for a sip and stitch at Songs & Yarns with your current crafty project and pals!🧶

🎵Music will be provided by Blacky O'Leary!🎵

🌊From playing with the traditional Irish band Sons of Erin to playing aboard the Marine Atlantic for tourists visiting our beautiful province, Blacky has been involved in the St. John's Music scene for over 30 years.🌊

🎟$10 at the door!🎟

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🌼No stranger to the session, this month's is hosted by octave mandolin player Than Brown! 🌼

 🎵Join in for some real tune magic! Music starts at 9pm and cover is $5. 🎵

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Absolutely thrilled to welcome NL's Shanneyganock to AIM! Can't wait to share their upbeat show & catchy tunes with audiences across Canada! 🎶✨🎶✨

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Are you planning on attending this year’s festival?☀️🎻🪕 #nlfolk #nlfolkfestival #newfoundland #emmylouharris
🎶This week's Folk Night at The Ship is a session hosted by Gerry Strong! bring your instrument on down for a classic folk and trad jam at 9pm.🎶

⚓️Cover is $5!⚓️

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🎶Graham Lindsey brings a deep respect to the traditions that inform his inventive Celtic tunes - and they are sure to be stuck in your head for days!🎶

🎟Joined by Rik Barron and Carole Bestvater at Folk Night at the ship on February 7th, 9PM sharp!🎟

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