Denys Panchenko - Fundraising Concert for Ukraine
Nov
8
7:30 PM19:30
Local Listing

Denys Panchenko - Fundraising Concert for Ukraine

Join Denys Panchenko for a very special solo guitar recital in support of Ukraine. Denys is a laureate of several international competitions and regularly performs solo recitals across Ukraine.

Currently living in White Rock, his repertoire ranges from classical works to his own contemporary compositions. Enjoy works by Bach, Llobet, Satie, Piazzolla and more.

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Alan Rinehart with Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra
Nov
15
to Nov 16
2025-26, Local Listing

Alan Rinehart with Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra

  • St. Andrew's Prebyterian (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the artistry of renowned classical guitarist Alan Rinehart as he performs a captivating guitar concerto with the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra in Nanaimo (Nov. 15) and Ladysmith (Nov. 16).

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, showcasing Rinehart’s masterful technique and expressive performance.

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Celso Machado and Josh Searles
Nov
22
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Celso Machado and Josh Searles

  • Pacific Spirit United Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brazilian-born Celso Machado and genre-bending guitarist Josh J. Searles unite for a dazzling double bill. Expect rich rhythms, global influences, and virtuosic flair—Brazilian folk, classical, and live electronica collide in an unforgettable evening of musical innovation from two of BC’s most creative artists.

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2025
Dec
6
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2025-26

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2025

  • 2881 Main Street Vancouver, BC, V5T 3G1 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 OPEN

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Northwest Guitar Festival - 2026
Mar
20
to Mar 22
2025-26, Local Listing

Northwest Guitar Festival - 2026

  • Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Leonela Alejandro
Mar
20
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Leonela Alejandro

  • Koerner Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Aurora Orsini
Apr
11
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Aurora Orsini

  • Koerner Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Autumn Sounds – Ariane Bell Vila and Michael Kolk Concert
Oct
25
2:00 PM14:00
Local Listing

Autumn Sounds – Ariane Bell Vila and Michael Kolk Concert

Join Ariane Bell Vila (Soprano) and Michael Kolk (Guitar) concert at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church! This will be the perfect concert to bring you the “Autumn Sounds”.

Enjoy works by Schubert, Britten, de Falla, Villa-Lobos, and Michael’s original compositions as well.

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Tariq Harb
Sep
27
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Tariq Harb

  • Koerner Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tariq Harb, hailed as “Canada’s next classical guitar superstar” (CBC), is a world-class virtuoso and prizewinner of major international competitions.

From Carnegie Hall to Concertgebouw, his expressive playing, original compositions, and genre-blending projects like "17 Strings" make him a captivating force on the global guitar stage.

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24 Corde Ensemble
Aug
10
6:30 PM18:30
Local Listing

24 Corde Ensemble

Four guitars, endless possibilities. Europe’s acclaimed 24 Corde Ensemble blends classical mastery with jazz, folk & world music in a vibrant program featuring Vivaldi, Ravel, Piazzolla, The Beatles & more.

Expect ukulele surprises, Latin flair & dynamic stage presence in a concert of elegance, fire & innovation.

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VCGS 2025-26 Concert Season Subscription
Aug
7
to Sep 29
VCGS Concerts, 2025-2026

VCGS 2025-26 Concert Season Subscription

  • Vancouver Academy of Music, Koerner Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Global stars, Canadian legends, and rising talents - VCGS proudly presents its 2025–26 concert season! Enjoy four world-class guitar concerts featuring Tariq Harb, Celso Machado & Josh Searles, Leonela Alejandro, and Aurora Orsini.

Discounted subscriptions for members available now. Join us for unforgettable music!

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Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2025
Jul
17
to Jul 20
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach, 2025

Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2025

  • CAPILANO UNIVERSITY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 6th Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS and sponsored by Capilano University, is designed as celebration of classical guitar in the beautiful setting of Capilano University in North Vancouver. VCGFest is a unique opportunity for guitarists of all levels to join in masterclasses, workshops and a guitar ensemble, and for music lovers to be inspired by faculty concerts by Marc Teicholz, Michael Kolk, Louise Southwood, Jenny Press, Alec Pearson, David Sossa, Catherine Huo, Tejay Liao, Lucida Zhao, and Luis Angel Medina.

FESTIVAL REGISTRATION AND CONCERT TICKETS FOR JULY 18 AND 19 ARE AVAILABLE HERE VCGFest 2025 | Medina Guitar

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VCGFest 2025 launches at the library.
Jul
16
2:00 PM14:00
Local Listing, 2025

VCGFest 2025 launches at the library.

Beethoven described the classical guitar as an 'orchestra in a box' for its colour and range of sounds.  Come and experience classical guitar at its finest with a free opening concert by Luis Angel Medina on Wednesday, July 16th, 2 pm in Level 8 Grand Staircase.  The concert launches the 6th annual Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival July 17-20 at Capilano University with a star faculty providing concerts, masterclasses and workshops for guitarists and music lovers. 

Register for this free event at  www.vpl.ca/events

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Okanagan Guitar Festival 2025
Jul
10
to Jul 13
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach, Guitar festival, 2025

Okanagan Guitar Festival 2025

  • Cathedral Church of St. Michael & All Angels (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Okanagan’s summer celebration of classical guitar is back! From July 10 to 13, the 4th annual Okanagan Guitar Festival returns to Kelowna with a beautiful weekend of guitar downtown and this year in West Kelowna.  The festival offers a full program of concerts, masterclasses, and workshops that bring together guitarists of all levels, local audiences, wineries and internationally recognized talent including Daniel Bolshoy, Alec Pearson, Luis Angel Medina, Tejay Liao and Gwenyth Ageler. Register now for early bird pricing.

FESTIVAL REGISTRATION AND CONCERT TICKETS FOR JULY 10, 11 and 12 ON SALE NOW HERE Okanagan Guitar Festival

VENUES: St. Michael’s and All Angels Cathedral, 608 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna and Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna.

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From the Movies
Jun
20
7:30 PM19:30
Local Listing, 2025

From the Movies

The VSO School of Music Camerata Strings and the Guitar Ensemble are teaming up to bring you a beautiful concert of music ‘From the Movies’. You’ll hear your favorite themes from:

  • The Magnificent Seven

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey

  • The Deer Hunter

  • Forrest Gump

  • Wild

and more.

The concert is FREE and no tickets are required.

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Spring 2025
May
24
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2024-25

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Spring 2025

  • 2881 Main Street Vancouver, BC, V5T 3G1 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert
May
4
3:00 PM15:00
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2025

VCGS Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert

Time: 3:00 PM, doors open at 2:45 PM
Location: Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver

After a season of rehearsals under the direction of Michael Kolk, our wonderful VCGS Guitar Ensemble is ready to perform for you in a program of classics by Bach, Satie, and Milan plus modern works by Aphex Twin, Thierry Tisserand and Akis Filios.  You’ll hear Gymnopedie, Spanish Garden, Couleur Tango and Eight Little Corinthians in a Tub (!!).  Plus, ensemble members will be presenting solos, duos, trios and a quartet to round out an afternoon of guitar exuberance. 

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Duo Beija Flor
Apr
19
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Concerts, 2024-25

Duo Beija Flor

Montreal-based Charles Hobson and Marie-Noelle Choquette are the innovative guitar and flute duo, Beija-Flor.  Together, they present a dynamic and beautiful repertoire of classical works inspired by cultures from around the world. “…an incredibly dynamic and creative team“, “masterful arrangements.” (Flute Quarterly, USA). 

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Academy Chamber Players: Music of Twilight
Apr
13
to Apr 16
Local Listing, 2025

Academy Chamber Players: Music of Twilight

  • Vancouver Academy of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Boccherini’s Fandango Guitar Quintet (feat.. Alec Pearson on guitar) opens this varied program of chamber music. Performed by distinguished VAM faculty on four dates across the Lower Mainland.

April 13 - Vancouver Academy of Music (Vancouver) at 7:00 PM
April 14 - Anvil Theatre (New Westminster) at 1:00pm
April 15 - North Delta Matinée Series at 1:00pms
April 16 - Highlands United Church (North Vancouver) at 1:00pm

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UBC Student Recitals
Apr
12
to Apr 30
2025, Local Listing

UBC Student Recitals

  • UBC School of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for these upcoming UBC student recitals, which showcase the hard work they have done this past school year. You will recognize many of these performers from our pre-concert series this season and previously.

April 12 - Cynthal Kishore at 10am & Matthew Dimas at 11am
April 25 - Gabriela Pimental at 7:30pm
April 26 - Ben Byers at 1:30pm
April 29 - Tod Dorozio at 4:30pm

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VAM Student Recital Feat. The VAM Guitar Ensemble & Guests from UBC
Apr
5
7:00 PM19:00
2024-25, Local Listing

VAM Student Recital Feat. The VAM Guitar Ensemble & Guests from UBC

Join us for this free event at the Vancouver Academy of Music’s Mary Olson Hall. This event features students of all levels. We hope you will enjoy a few novice performers followed by the players of the VAM Guitar Ensemble. Finishing off the evening will be guest performers from UBC’s undergrad program; Noah Ferrera-Palchinski, Gabriela Pimental and Selina Zhou.

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