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? As much as we wanted to have them on sale by March 1st, we have to push the date back to March 15th so that we can get the Friday night headliner’s contract finalized and have all our folk ducks in a row! 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

Folk Night with Sherry Ryan & Maria Cherwick!

Folk Night with Sherry Ryan & Maria Cherwick!

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Third times a charm, right? Join Sherry Ryan and Maria Cherwick at Folk Night for some classic country vibes.

Mar 20

The Ship Pub

Young Folk at the Hall: Twillingate, March 21-24

Young Folk at the Hall: Twillingate, March 21-24

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We are pleased to be offering our Young Folk at the Hall program in Twillingate from March 21st to 24th! This program was started by Fergus O’ Byrne to provide an opportunity for young musicians to meet and share in the fun of playing music together and it has been an invaluable part of the cultural development of young artists over the last 20 plus years.

For more information regarding the program and concert and to register, click more info!

Mar 21

J. M. Olds Collegiate

Young Folk at the Hall: Twillingate, March 21-24
Mar 21

Young Folk at the Hall: Twillingate, March 21-24

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J. M. Olds Collegiate

We are pleased to be offering our Young Folk at the Hall program in Twillingate from March 21st to 24th! This program was started by Fergus O’ Byrne to provide an opportunity for young musicians to meet and share in the fun of playing music together and it has been an invaluable part of the cultural development of young artists over the last 20 plus years.

For more information regarding the program and concert and to register, click more info!

More info

Folk Night Tune Session with Fergus Brown O’Byrne

Folk Night Tune Session with Fergus Brown O’Byrne

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End the month right with tunes at The Ship! This one’s hosted by Fergus Brown O’Byrne, and by’s, It’s gonna be a real time.

Mar 27

The Ship Pub

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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🌼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! 🎶✨🎶✨

#aimbookings #shanneyganock #NLmusic #musicNL #contemporaryroots #NLsongs #eastcoastband #30yearsyoung #newsigning #welcometoAIM #folkmusic #NLfolk #rootsrock
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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🌱This Monday on The Broadside, It's paigepenney!🌱

🎶From our very own Folk Festival to the Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival in Gatlinburg Tennessee, Paige has been showcasing her singer-songwriter talents and stealing the hearts of everyone who watches her perform!🎶

🌊Enjoy her music for FREE on our livestream, January 29th at 8PM NST on Facebook and YouTube.🌊

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🌝It felt like a cozy folk tavern last night as Allan serenaded the Folk Night crowd with some dandy trad songs and tunes. What a way to warm up!🌝

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🎤Founding member of The Punters and 8 Track Favourites, Larry Foley is a self-professed and proud pub-singer/guitarist in St. John's.🎤

🍻Skip the pub and enjoy Foley's music this Monday on The Broadside, streaming live on our Facebook and YouTube!🍻

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