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 Madeline Carter

The Folk Night Tune Session hosted by Madeline Carter

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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.  

Mar 29

The Ship Pub

The Folk Night Tune Session hosted by Madeline Carter
Mar 29

The Folk Night Tune Session hosted by Madeline Carter

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The Ship Pub

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.  


The Broadside presents Denis Parker

The Broadside presents Denis Parker

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Artists: Denis Parker

The man, the myth, the legend,  the Snowman himself drops by to play a few cuts from his brand new double disc release!

Apr 03

Online


Folk Night presents Selina Boland & Claire Porter

Folk Night presents Selina Boland & Claire Porter

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Songwriter double bill!

One set each, Selina kicks it off at 9 with her brand of acoustic folk and Claire will take it out on the bluesier side of things. 

Apr 05

The Ship Pub

Latest News

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…