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.

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

Meet our Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is showcasing incredible musicians and performers throughout the week alongside their film events.

Pull up a chair and soak in the music! This welcoming session invites women, non-binary, and gender-diverse musicians to share and celebrate traditional Newfoundland & Labrador tunes in an open, casual setting. Featuring: I’s Not The B’y Session.

Presented in partnership with SJIWFF

Wednesday, October 22, 9pm start, $10 cover at the door or free with festival pass.
The Ship Pub
This event is 19+

Oct 22

The Ship Pub

Oct 22

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

9:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The Ship Pub

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is showcasing incredible musicians and performers throughout the week alongside their film events.

Presented in partnership with SJIWFF

Wednesday, October 22, 9pm start, $10 cover at the door or free with festival pass.
The Ship Pub
This event is 19+

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

9:00 pm -

This month’s session will be hosted by the unstoppable Daunt Lee! Cover by donation, tunes start at 9PM at the Ship Pub.

Oct 29

The Ship Pub

Oct 29

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

9:00 pm -

The Ship Pub

This month’s session will be hosted by the unstoppable Daunt Lee! Cover by donation, tunes start at 9PM at the Ship Pub.

I’s not the B’y

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A traditional session for women, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks! Join the gals and the pals, or come enjoy the tunes, the first Sunday of every month!

Nov 02

The Ship Pub

Nov 02

I’s not the B’y

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Ship Pub

A traditional session for women, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks! Join the gals and the pals, or come enjoy the tunes, the first Sunday of every month!

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