The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2025 with a fresh new programme of guitar inspired gigs, free fringe events, and a rock exhibition you WON'T want to miss!
Expect a jam-packed line-up of, blues, folk, rock, bluegrass and classical and contemporary music for guitar aficionados across the borough!
Highlights of this year’s festival include John Tracey, Megan O'Neill and Junior Afrifa, plus virtuoso Declan Zapala supported by Gary Lutton. The Eire Guitar Duo make their festival debut with the Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland. You’ll also find the annual Classic Album Brunch, legendary Weekend Wind Down and the exceptional Resonators exhibition of famous guitarists by Scarlet Page.
The Ivy bar welcomes plenty of action with gigs featuring the Zac Mac Band.
For updates on headline acts still to be announced, please keep an eye on Ards Guitar Festival's Facebook page, and website
Full programme and tickets available from: Thursday 20 February 2025, from 12noon
Visit ardsguitarfestival.co.uk
Getting to Ards International Guitar Festival 2025
54.593677235929, -5.6960890554259
Ards Arts Centre
Town Hall
Conway Square
Newtownards
BT23 4NP
United Kingdom