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    • With Special Guests George Lowden and Aaron Lowden

      Pierre Bensusan: 50th Anniversary World Tour

      15 Apr 2026, 8:00 - 10:00pm

      Queen’s Hall, Newtownards

      £20 Bar provided by McBride's of Comber

      As he celebrates 50 years of touring the world, we are delighted to welcome Pierre Bensusan back to the festival. For this special performance, he will be joined on stage by George and Aaron Lowden...

    • Meet the Makers: The Luthier's Tale

      16 Apr 2026, 7:00 - 8:00pm

      Ards Arts Centre

      Free (pre-booking advised)

      Join us for an evening reception where you can meet the luthiers behind the photographic exhibition 'The Luthier's Tale'

    • Featuring Ken Haddock, Colm McClean, John McCullough, Connor McCreanor, and Adrian McIlduff

      John Martyn - A Celebration from Ken Haddock and Band

      16 Apr 2026, 8:00 - 10:00pm

      Queen’s Hall, Newtownards

      £25 Bar provided by McBride's of Comber

      An unforgettable night, featuring the music of one of all-time songwriting, guitar and vocal greats – John Martyn, delivered by an all-star band fronted by one of our own all-time songwriting, vocal...

    • Free Fringe Gig

      Bilen-Farren Duo

      17 Apr 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm

      Ards Arts Centre

      FREE (Pre-booking advised)

      The Bilen - Farren Guitar Duo is a Belfast-based classical guitar partnership celebrated for its warm, expressive sound and vibrant cross-cultural repertoire.

    • In Support of Andy McKee

      David Browne Murray

      17 Apr 2026, 8:00 - 10:00pm

      Queen’s Hall, Newtownards

      £25 Bar provided by McBride's of Comber

      One of our finest home-grown talents, David Browne Murray's distinctive approach is influenced by everything from film scores and electronica to choral and orchestral music.

    • With support from David Browne Murray

      Andy McKee

      17 Apr 2026, 8:00 - 10:00pm

      Queen’s Hall, Newtownards

      £25 Bar provided by McBride's of Comber

      Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists, Andy McKee is known for his youthful energy and strong sense of melody and songcraft, establishing him as one of the most distinctive...

    • Free Fringe Gig

      Gilah Greig

      18 Apr 2026, 12:00 - 1:00pm

      Ards Arts Centre

      FREE (Pre-booking advised)

      Northern Irish singer-songwriter Gilah Greig’s music has been strongly shaped by time spent in Nashville, where the city’s songwriting culture deeply influenced her sound and storytelling.

    • Free Fringe Gig

      Dean Glynn and Alexander Krylov

      18 Apr 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pm

      St Mark's Church, Newtownards

      FREE (Pre-booking advised)

      Join us at St. Mark's Church, Newtownards, for an enchanting hour of classical guitar by two of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s rising young stars.

    • Free Fringe Gig

      Joe Kenny

      18 Apr 2026, 1:30 - 2:30pm

      Ards Arts Centre

      FREE (Pre-booking advised)

      A live performer of over 25 years’ experience, Joe Kenny is a singer, musician and songwriter with a thrilling voice and a unique guitar technique.

    • In Concert with the Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland

      Matthew McAllister

      18 Apr 2026, 3:00 - 4:30pm

      St Mark's Church, Newtownards

      £15 (includes a glass of wine/beer/soft drink)

      Scottish Guitarist Matthew McAllister will be performing in concert with the Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland, and curating all things Classical Guitar during the 30th Anniversary year of...

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