After going down a storm with the little Guitar Festival fans since 2019, Kyle is back with his engaging, entertaining, and energetic show where it’s the Kids that Rock!

Declan Zapala is a British classical/percussive fingerstyle guitarist specialising in composition, arranging and education.

Gary Lutton is an acclaimed guitarist, composer and researcher based in Belfast. His style blends contemporary fingerstyle guitar techniques with jazz, minimalism and other non-Western styles.

As part of Ards International Guitar Festival, join us for an unforgettable event with acclaimed rock photographer Scarlet Page.

A one-off evening featuring one of Northern Ireland’s favourite performing artists, Ricky Warwick - in performance and in conversation with award-winning broadcaster Ralph McLean.

Described as “blue-eyed soul,” Amanda Agnew's sound is reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt and Karen Carpenter.

The name Gary Lucas has been linked to some of the most important names in music history, from Lou Reed to Captain Beefheart and Nick Cave.

John Tracey is an Irish guitarist/vocalist from Belfast, based in Brussels.

Blessed with a unique approach to the instrument, Luca Stricagnoli has played all over the world and chalked up in excess of 200 million views for his extraordinary music videos.

Born from sessions around Ards in venues like Rice’s Bar and Falls Bar, this duo came together through a mutual love of Americana and Bluegrass.