TheFestival has been delighting young and old for over 50years, proud to be one of the longest-running in NewZealand, and the largest folk festival in the country.Bringing together exceptionally talented artists fromNew Zealand and around the world, expertly blendingnationally and internationally renowned acts, withup-and-coming locals, and as always, pushing the boundariesof ‘folk’! Expect the unexpected, featuring music,dance, craft workshops, food trucks and concerts, heldacross multiple stages, at Kumeu Showgrounds. The three daymusic festival, running across will be hard to beat,brimming with magical moments and musical memories, and proudly back to full strength, following the wobblyyears of Covid-19 and the January 2023floods.
Emily Roughton, the Festival’sProgramme & Artist Coordinator said they were excited towelcome thousands of members of the folk & music lovingcommunity back to the festival. The music lineupfor the 2025 festival is nothing short of exceptional, fromAustralia’s simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching,multi-award winning, folk pop ‘sister’ duo, to . The creative mantle of TāmakiMakaurau songwriter Amy Boroevich (Te Rarawa, NgātiRaukawa), has garneredcritical acclaim and charmed audiences around Aotearoa.
2024’s Best Folk Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards, , also steps up to themic, famed around the Motu for his much loved folk singingand yarn spinning! Also gracing our stages in 2025 are NewZealand's latest ‘darling’ duo (Arahi & Jazmine Mary), winning hearts& souls with their sweetharmonies, lyrics and melodies. And thatsjust the beginning, the diverse lineup also ranges fromtoe-tapping instrumental bands and to Americana darlings and to the multitalented, queen of collaborations , andlatest kiwi Indie sensations From manouche to indie, blues tobluegrass, this Festival has it all. With moreacts to be announced, including a massive childrensprogramme, The Auckland Folk Festival 2025 is set to roundout the summer festival season with abang! Large marquees provide plenty of shade,there are plenty of campsites available and with a dedicatedkids’ stage and programme, there’s family-friendlyentertainment for all ages! The Festival offers camping andnon-powered sites.
The Festival caters to young andold, fostering intergenerational connection and encouragingits wider creative community. Expect pottery workshops,space for arts and crafts, a speaking series, food truckswith beautiful vegetarian options, something foreveryone!. Come along to enjoy the happy, creativevibes, have some yummy food, try a dance workshop or givethe pottery a go.
Find a spot under a shady tree and listento beautiful music. AdamMcGrath Austral (AUS) The Barleyshakes(AUS) Basant Madhur Ensemble BB & Alex(USA/NZ) Charm of Finches (AUS) Fortino Trio(AUS) Hannah Morrell(AUS) Hina Krissy Jackson LizzieFlynn & the Runaway Trains(AUS) Marmalade MedenaEnsemble OrigiNZ Pony Baby Rain of Animals(SCO/AUS) Rasoul Abbasi Ensemble Sounds of theCedar Forest Tall Folk (USA/NZ). Tess Liautaud& Jessie Shanks (US/NZ) TomRodwell Besure you don’t miss out on info & updates - visit www.
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