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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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Edmonton Guitar Seminar - 2026 Feb
Feb
6
to Feb 8
Local Listing, 2025-26

Edmonton Guitar Seminar - 2026 Feb

  • Star of the North Retreat Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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International Guitar Night 2026
Feb
1
7:30 PM19:30
Local Listing, 2025-26

International Guitar Night 2026

International Guitar Night returns to Massey Theatre on February 1, 2026 with an unforgettable lineup of four extraordinary guitarists including Vancouver’s own Itamar Erez, Jocelyn Gould, Jamie Dupuis, and Caroline Planté.

The event will be held at Massey Theatre, 735 8th Ave New Westminster, BC, V3M 2R2

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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 CLOSED

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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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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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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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