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Upcoming Events

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2025
Dec 6
VCGS Outreach, 2025-26
Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2025
VCGS Outreach, 2025-26

You’re invited to our Open Stage. Come out and support our celebration of young talent. See up-and-coming guitar students performing their latest works on stage. The level of talent of these young performers is always amazing.

Registration is now CLOSED

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VCGS Outreach, 2025-26
VCGS Guitar Ensemble Winter Concert
Dec 14
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2025-2026
VCGS Guitar Ensemble Winter Concert
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2025-2026

After another successful season of rehearsals under the direction of Michael Kolk, our wonderful VCGS Guitar Ensemble is ready to present a vibrant program from Baroque and classical works to contemporary ensemble pieces and festive holiday favourites.

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VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2025-2026
Dec 2025 VCGS Volunteer Social
Dec 20
VCGS Socials, 2025-2026
Dec 2025 VCGS Volunteer Social
VCGS Socials, 2025-2026

Get ready to pluck, socialize, and connect as the VCGS monthly social is just around the corner!

This special event is exclusively for VCGS volunteers, with any remaining spots made available to VCGS members.

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VCGS Socials, 2025-2026
VCGS Guitar Bursary 2026
Jan 15
VCGS Outreach
VCGS Guitar Bursary 2026
VCGS Outreach

Dear Community,

This year, the Vancouver Classical Guitar Society (VCGS) has allocated funds to support the artistic goals of local students and professionals committed to developing their craft. We hope to make this bursary a recurring feature of our annual programming.

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VCGS Outreach
Edmonton Guitar Seminar - 2026 Feb
Feb 6
Local Listing, 2025-26
Edmonton Guitar Seminar - 2026 Feb
Local Listing, 2025-26

Join us February 6–8, 2026 for the Edmonton Guitar Seminar, a focused two-day retreat where classical guitarists can refine their craft, connect with others, and make music in an inspiring setting.

Held at the Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, AB, the weekend features small-ensemble coaching, master classes with guest artist René Izquierdo, and shared musical sessions for all levels.

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Local Listing, 2025-26
Northwest Guitar Festival - 2026
Mar 20
2025-26, Local Listing
Northwest Guitar Festival - 2026
2025-26, Local Listing

The 33rd Annual Northwest Guitar Festival will be in Victoria, BC from March 20th-22nd, 2026.

The festival will include adult and youth competitions, workshops, guitar orchestra, a luthier expo, and concerts by Leonela Alejandro (2024 GFA winner), Michael Partingon (WA), Robert Wang (BC), and Marsello Avilez (AB).

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2025-26, Local Listing
Leonela Alejandro
Mar 20
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26
Leonela Alejandro
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Leonela Alejandro, 2024 GFA Rose Augustine Grand Prize winner, is a rising star from Puerto Rico captivating audiences worldwide.

With over a dozen top prizes to her name, including major U.S. and international competitions, her powerful, expressive playing and orchestral soloist appearances mark her as one of today’s most exciting classical guitarists.

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VCGS Concerts, 2025-26
Aurora Orsini
Apr 11
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26
Aurora Orsini
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Italian guitarist Aurora Orsini makes her Canadian debut with VCGS! A rising star across Europe, she’s won top prizes, performed under maestros like Zubin Mehta, and collaborated with major orchestras.

With degrees from Alicante and Boccherini Conservatoire, Orsini brings virtuosic flair and fresh artistry to the world stage.

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VCGS Concerts, 2025-26
MacManus Guitar Festival & Competition - 2026
Jun 12
2026
MacManus Guitar Festival & Competition - 2026
2026

The MacManus Guitar Competition is a new international classical guitar competition established to discover and support the next generation of world-class artists.

Presented as part of the MacManus Guitar Festival in Seattle, the event will be held at Town Hall Seattle, WA from June 12–14, 2026.

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