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
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.
The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society proudly presents Rising Stars: A Celebration, a once-in-a-generation concert that captures an extraordinary moment in Vancouver’s musical life. Join us for our first concert devoted exclusively to multi-award winning teen artists aged 14-17 from the Vancouver area. Don’t miss Catherine Huo, Tiger Chen, Eileen Tang and Justin Zhou in solo performances.
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).
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.
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.
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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