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


The Folk Night Tune Session hosted by Carole Bestvater

The Folk Night Tune Session hosted by Carole Bestvater

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We like to end off each month with a few tunes around the table for a casual evening of music. Each evening has a designated host and all tune players are welcome to join regardless of skill level, so feel free to sit in and learn a few if you like.  

May 31

The Ship Pub


Folk Night presents Ol Billy Bob Boy

Folk Night presents Ol Billy Bob Boy

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Ol Billy Bob Boy and his bull fiddle makes the Folk Night debut! Come on out and stomp along!

Jun 07

The Ship Pub


Folk Night presents Jim Payne

Folk Night presents Jim Payne

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Artists: Jim Payne

A folk musican through and through, Jim can bellow a shanty, haul out a reel on the box and dance a step or too as well. He’s also one of our finest songwriters and storytellers and if you can find a corner of the Island that he hasn’t been to a dozen times…well…good luck with that. 

Jim Payne live at the Ship folks. Aren’t we lucky at all. 

Jun 21

The Ship Pub

Folk Night presents Jim Payne
Jun 21

Folk Night presents Jim Payne

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The Ship Pub

Artists: Jim Payne

A folk musican through and through, Jim can bellow a shanty, haul out a reel on the box and dance a step or too as well. He’s also one of our finest songwriters and storytellers and if you can find a corner of the Island that he hasn’t been to a dozen times…well…good luck with that. 

Jim Payne live at the Ship folks. Aren’t we lucky at all. 

Latest News

2023 NewFound Talent Contest
2023 NewFound Talent Contest

Posted on: May 8, 2023

Equinor, in partnership with the Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society and MusicNL, is proud to present the 2023 NewFound Talent…

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…