Living Our Traditions

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society (NLFAS) is a charitable organization located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada whose mandate is the promotion and preservation of the traditional folk arts of the province. 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 and Labrador Folk Festival are rites of passage for up and coming folk and traditional musicians, and beloved by seasoned performers.

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

Upcoming Events


Music @ Bowring

Music @ Bowring

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Artists: Baraka

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society is proud to present the opening artists for the City of St. John’s long running  “Music @” concert series!

Jun 10

Bowring Park

Music @ Bowring
Jun 10

Music @ Bowring

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Bowring Park

Artists: Baraka

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society is proud to present the opening artists for the City of St. John’s long running  “Music @” concert series!

More info

Watch on YouTube


The Broadside for June 12!

The Broadside for June 12!

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A set each from Craig Young and Maria Cherwick! Each outstanding in their own disciplines, Craig is one of NLs absolute finest guitar pickers and Maria is a tremendous fiddler and violinist. Truly great stuff.

These shows start at 8 pm (in Newfoundland, 7:30 in Labrador!) and are free to watch on Facebook, our website or on our YouTube page! We keep them up for a week!

Jun 12

Online

The Broadside for June 12!
Jun 12

The Broadside for June 12!

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Online

A set each from Craig Young and Maria Cherwick! Each outstanding in their own disciplines, Craig is one of NLs absolute finest guitar pickers and Maria is a tremendous fiddler and violinist. Truly great stuff.

These shows start at 8 pm (in Newfoundland, 7:30 in Labrador!) and are free to watch on Facebook, our website or on our YouTube page! We keep them up for a week!

More info

Watch on YouTube


Folk Night presents The Dandelion Few

Folk Night presents The Dandelion Few

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What a wicked show here bys. New folk and old folk from the 60s to classic trad, these two are just excellent. 

Jun 14

The Ship Pub

Latest News

2023 NewFound Talent Contest
2023 NewFound Talent Contest

Posted on: May 8, 2023

*** This application is now CLOSED! Thank you to our all applicants. You should be hearing from us by Friday,…

2023 Annual General Meeting
2023 Annual General Meeting

Posted on: March 22, 2023

Hello Friends of the Folk Arts Society! To better serve our community, we've moved up our Annual General Meeting, now…