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- Free Fringe Event
Jordan Lively
12 Apr 2025, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Ards Arts Centre
Free (pre-booking advised)
Traditional guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mayobridge, Co. Down.
- In Concert with the Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland
Éire Guitar Duo
12 Apr 2025, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
£12 (includes refreshments)
Éire Guitar Duo is a dynamic classical duo dedicated to expanding the classical guitar duo repertoire.
- In Concert with the Éire Guitar Duo
Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland
12 Apr 2025, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
£12 (includes refreshments)
The Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland will perform in concert with the Éire Guitar Duo.
- With Junior Afrifa and Guests
The Greatest Riffs of All Time!
12 Apr 2025, 5:00 - 6:00pm
The Ivy Bar (Fall's Bar)
£8
Join us for an hour-long event celebrating the finest guitar riffs ever written, performed live by Junior Afrifa and guests!
- In Support of The Rob Strong Band
The Frank Carbery Blues Band
12 Apr 2025, 7:30 - 10:00pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£20 (Bar available) Bar provided by McBride's of Comber
Nothing beats the driving power of the Chicago Blues, and in the hands of the The Frank Carbery Blues Band, it’s a genre that delivers maximum impact.
- With Support from The Frank Carbery Blues Band
The Rob Strong Band
12 Apr 2025, 7:30 - 10:00pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£20 (Bar available) Bar provided by McBride's of Comber
Blessed with one of the biggest and most soulful voices on the island – and with a serious talent on bass, the legendary Rob Strong brings his superb band to Ards International Guitar Festival for a...
The Zac Mac Band
12 Apr 2025, 9:00 - 11:00pm
The Ivy Bar (Fall's Bar)
£10
Singer songwriter and guitarist Zac Mac hails from Lurgan, and is fast developing a following across Northern Ireland with solid live performances and strong material, as showcased on his debut album...
- With Special Guests Albert Mills and Ian ‘Speedo’ Wilson
Ralph McLean Presents Classic Artist Brunch: Gary Moore
13 Apr 2025, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ards Arts Centre
£15 (includes tea/coffee and light brunch)
Ralph McLean’s Sunday afternoon brunches have become one of the most popular items on the festival programme, and this year the award-winning broadcaster brings his attention to bear on none other...
- Shared bill with Megan O'Neill and Gráinne Hunt
SONGWRITERS 'IN THE ROUND': Emma Langford
13 Apr 2025, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
£12 (BYOB - no spirits please!)
Emma Langford will be performing 'In the Round' with songwriters Megan O'Neill and Gráinne Hunt.
- Shared bill with Emma Langford and Megan O'Neill
SONGWRITERS 'IN THE ROUND': Gráinne Hunt
13 Apr 2025, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Ards Arts Centre
£12 (BYOB - no spirits please!)
Gráinne Hunt will be performing 'In the Round' with songwriters Emma Langford and Megan O'Neill.