Showing 21 events
- 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...