Monaro Folk Society

05/03/2026

For information.

Traditional Lithuanian Folk Music, Dancing and Singing Concert - Dainava and Malunelis from Lithuania!! - more than just bands but a cultural collective.!!!

04/02/2026

Want to know more about the choir or share information about other Monaro Folk Society groups with festival-goers this weekend? Drop into the choir's stall on Sunday 9 February 10am-4.30pm.

We will have an information stall at the Multicultural Festival this Sunday 9 February 10am-4.30pm. Come along and say hello. Maybe join in a sign-along!

17/01/2026

This Wednesday evening!

Just a reminder to join us for an evening of Scandinavian social dancing and an opportunity to enjoy traditional tunes in an informal setting. There will be couple dances such as waltz and hambo along with some simple group dances which we will lead.

Scandinavian Dance Evening
with Duo Paulson/Bengtsson and Big Fiddle Little Fiddle
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026
St Peter's Lutheran Church Hall
Cnr Boolee and Cooyong Streets, Reid

Josefina Paulson is a 'riksspelman' and world champion of the nyckelharpa (Swedish keyed fiddle) while her husband Fredrik Bengtsson is an acclaimed folk/jazz musician (double bass, mandola). They are joined by Melbourne-based musicians Louise Godwin (cello) and Jessica Foot (violin, hardanger fiddle, oboe, cor anglais).

Entry by donation to support our visitors. Tea and coffee provided.

SAA Committee

17/01/2026

Not long now!

Happy New Year !
Here it is - the 2026 draft program.

**There may be some little tweaks.

18/09/2025

Canberra Irish Set Dancing Weekend Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 October 2025 Hall Pavilion, Gladstone St, Hall ACT 2618. Early bird prices until Monday 22 Sept. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388063

18/09/2025

Capital Folk 27th Anniversary show. Smith's Alternative. Tuesday September 30 2pm-4pm https://www.smithsalternative.com/events/capital-folk-93052?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMeO4RjbGNrAx47eGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEenynNbPinx8X9YKegpQmAFYAfPGE_slCXv2SyZYOx3hidJhYaO1VCQlg4kI8_aem_hJtEKwO6jk4Vb5FTxxK8bg

08/09/2025

Special Merry Muse this month! Sunday 14 September 4pm -7pm Canberra Irish Club! Weston.*

For sixty years Warren Fahey has been singing and collecting Australian stories, reminding us of our history with songs recitations and humour. He...

23/08/2025

Bush dancing at Turner on Monday 25 August

Our regular weekly bush dance event in Turner continues on Monday (25 August). 6.15pm to 7.45pm at the North Canberra Baptist Church hall.

Live music by the Bush Capital Band. We also welcome any musicians who are interested in having a go at playing this style of music to come along and join in the fun.
Entry is $5 for members of the Society, $7 for non-members. (EFTPOS payment facilities - credit card and debit card - available).

All dances taught and called by experienced callers. No prior dancing knowledge or experience, and no partner, needed.

Dancing at Turner continues every Monday night (except for ACT public holidays) until the end of November.

Details of this and other Monaro Folk Society music and dance events can be found at our website - www.monarofolk.org.au
Or email [email protected]

07/08/2025

All welcome. Come and try this Saturday. No cost - though regular attendees are expected to join the Canberra Irish Club.