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Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2025

Dec 6

Dec 6, 2025

VCGS Outreach, 2025-26

Semi - Annual Open Stage (Student) - Winter 2025

Dec 6, 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

Admission Tickets ➜

Dec 6, 2025

VCGS Outreach, 2025-26

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2025-2026

VCGS Guitar Ensemble Winter Concert

Dec 14, 2025

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.

Get your tickets here ➜

Dec 14, 2025

VCGS Outreach, VCGS Concerts, 2025-2026

Jan 15

Jan 15, 2026 – Jan 16, 2026

VCGS Outreach

VCGS Guitar Bursary 2026

Jan 15, 2026 – Jan 16, 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.

Learn more ➜

Jan 15, 2026 – Jan 16, 2026

VCGS Outreach

Feb 6

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

Local Listing, 2025-26

Edmonton Guitar Seminar - 2026 Feb

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

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.

Learn more ➜

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

Local Listing, 2025-26

Mar 20

Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026

2025-26, Local Listing

Northwest Guitar Festival - 2026

Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 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).

Learn more ➜

Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026

2025-26, Local Listing

Mar 20

Mar 20, 2026

VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Leonela Alejandro

Mar 20, 2026

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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Mar 20, 2026

VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Apr 11

Apr 11, 2026

VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

Aurora Orsini

Apr 11, 2026

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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Apr 11, 2026

VCGS Concerts, 2025-26

MacManus Guitar Festival & Competition - 2026

Jun 12

Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026

2026

MacManus Guitar Festival & Competition - 2026

Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 14, 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.