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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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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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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

Admission Tickets →

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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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VCGS Guitar Ensemble in Concert
Dec
1
2:00 PM14:00
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2023-24

VCGS Guitar Ensemble in Concert

Time: 2:00 PM, doors open at 1:45 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver

What do 15 guitars sound like? Come find out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, Dec. 1st at 2:00 pm, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets. 

Get your tickets here →

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Fall 2024
Nov
23
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2024-25

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Fall 2024

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

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

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, but you can still purchase admission tickets.

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The VCGS Guitar Ensemble - Fall Session
Sep
8
10:30 AM10:30
VCGS Outreach

The VCGS Guitar Ensemble - Fall Session

Are you interested in playing guitar with others? The VCGS Guitar Ensemble, directed by one of Canada’s finest classical guitarists Michael Kolk, is set to launch our fall session Sunday, September 8th. We meet for seven rehearsals culminating in a concert in December.

There are a limited number of spaces for new members.

Learn More ➜

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Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2024
Jul
11
to Jul 14
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival 2024

  • CAPILANO UNIVERSITY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 5th Vancouver Classical Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS and sponsored by Capilano University, is designed as an intensive learning experience in the beautiful setting of Capilano University in North Vancouver. VCGFest is a unique opportunity for guitarists of all levels to participate in masterclasses, workshops, guitar orchestra, a participants’ concert and to be inspired by faculty concerts by Iliana Matos, Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, Dr. Daniel Ramjattan and Luis Angel Medina.

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Okanagan Guitar Festival 2024
Jul
4
to Jul 7
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Okanagan Guitar Festival 2024

  • The University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 3rd Okanagan Guitar Festival, presented in collaboration with the VCGS , is a unique opportunity for guitarists and music lovers to immerse themselves in four days of concerts, masterclasses and workshops in Kelowna. This year’s faculty includes Daniel Bolshoy, Iliana Matos, Alec Pearson, Philip Hansen and the Western Canadian Quartet.

VENUE : The concerts will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels (608 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna), masterclasses and workshops will be at UBC Okanagan (3333 University Way, Kelowna).

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Spring 2024
May
18
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Spring 2024

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

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

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.

Admission tickets →

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2024 Spring VCGS Guitar Ensemble Concert
May
5
1:15 PM13:15
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2023-24

2024 Spring VCGS Guitar Ensemble Concert

Time: 1:30 PM, doors open at 1:15 PM
Location: Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver

What do 15 guitars sound like? Come find out and support our VCGS Guitar Ensemble on Sunday, May 5th at 1:30 pm, playing together in concert plus and in solos, and duets. 

Get your tickets here →

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Masterclass with Steve Cowan and Adam Cicchillitti
Apr
28
11:00 AM11:00
VCGS Outreach

Masterclass with Steve Cowan and Adam Cicchillitti

  • University of British Columbia School of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Students from UBC will perform in concurrent masterclasses for VCGS artists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan. This event is open to the public for free auditing.

If you are a member of the public and are interested in performing for Steve or Adam, we have a few spots currently open.

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Masterclass with Pavel Steidl at UBC School of Music, Room 113
Feb
11
12:00 PM12:00
VCGS Outreach

Masterclass with Pavel Steidl at UBC School of Music, Room 113

Date: February 11 and noon - 5:00pm 

Location: UBC School of Music, Room 113,  6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z

Following Pavel’s Feb. 10th performance, he will give a masterclass to UBC students on Sunday, Feb. 11th at UBC School of Music starting at 12:00 PM. Come and watch at no cost. Open to all ages and skill levels.

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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2023
Dec
2
6:00 PM18:00
VCGS Outreach, 2023-24

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2023

  • St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Event time: 6:00 pm

Location: St. Patrick's Parish - Shamrock Hall, 2881 Main StreetVancouver, BC, V5T 3G, Canada

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.

Read More / Purchase Tickets →

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Masterclass Michael Kolk and Anna Pietrzak
Nov
5
1:00 PM13:00
VCGS Outreach

Masterclass Michael Kolk and Anna Pietrzak

Following Anna and Michael’s Nov.4th performance, they will give a masterclass on Sunday, Nov. 5th at UBC School of Music starting at 1:00 PM. Michael and Anna will each teach UBC students concurrently. There is limited room for the general public to register on a first come first serve basis but everyone is invited to come at watch at no cost. Open to all ages and skill levels.

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VCGFest July Social
Jul
21
7:00 PM19:00
VCGS Outreach, Live Stream

VCGFest July Social

The VCGFest Social is an occasional online gathering where guitar enthusiasts can hang out, share their passion, and stay connected with the guitar community! If you’d like to join, you are more than welcome to play whatever music you have been working on or you can just listen and join the chit-chat. The event is hosted by VCGFest Director Luis Medina.

Register here

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UBC Student Fundraising Videos Available until July 6
Jul
6
9:30 PM21:30
VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts

UBC Student Fundraising Videos Available until July 6

You can still buy videos from our two wonderful fundraising concerts until July 6. All funds raised will go to the performers in the videos, Christian, Cynthal, Noah and Gabriel. They are guitar students from UBC and all funds raised will help them cover costs for summer study at the Okanagan Guitar Festival.

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Okanagan Guitar Festival - 2023
Jul
6
to Jul 9
VCGS Concerts, VCGS Outreach

Okanagan Guitar Festival - 2023

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

Plan your summer vacation now. The Okanagan Guitar Festival is back July 6 - 9 bigger and better.

The second annual Okanagan Guitar Festival is a unique opportunity for guitarists and music lovers to immerse themselves in 4 days of concerts, master classes and workshops from July 6th-9th.  The festival includes three outstanding classical guitar concerts headlined by festival faculty artists Daniel Bolshoy and Luis Angel Medina, Alec Pearson and harpist Vivian Chen, Kelowna’s own Alan Rinehart and flutist Christine Moore, Galina Jitlina with a youth ensemble, and Louise Southwood.

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