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- In Concert with Matthew McAllister
Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland
18 Apr 2026, 3:00 - 4:30pm
St Mark's Church, Newtownards
£15 (includes a glass of wine/beer/soft drink)
The Classical Guitar Society of Northern Ireland will perform in concert with Matthew McAllister.
Taylor Lally and Luke Kerr
18 Apr 2026, 5:00 - 7:00pm
The Ivy Bar (Fall's Bar)
£8
A special showcase of local songwriter, singer and guitarist Taylor Lally’s latest original songs interspersed with some well-known covers. With Luke Kerr on electric guitar.
- In Support of Martin Taylor
Andrew Toman
18 Apr 2026, 8:00 - 10:30pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£20 (Bar provided by McBride's of Comber)
Andrew Toman has been an established session musician for over a decade - and recently has been embracing a different approach to the guitar, based around self-composed music and performance.
- With Support from Andrew Toman
Martin Taylor - Standards
18 Apr 2026, 8:00 - 10:30pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£20 (Bar provided by McBride's of Comber)
Martin Taylor, the virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns - with a celebration of timeless standards…
- Featuring Matt McGinn, Eilidh Patterson, and Anthony Toner
Songwriters 'In the Round'
19 Apr 2026, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£18 (Bar provided by McBride's of Comber)
Featuring Matt McGinn, Eilidh Patterson and Anthony Toner, ‘In the Round’ is an intimate and unique style of performance which originated in Nashville at the famous Bluebird Cafe, where it has now...
- A special event from our friends at Portico
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
19 Apr 2026, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Portico, Portaferry
£25 Please book for this event directly with Portico at porticoards.com
The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles, acclaimed for its expressive performances and imaginative programming. This special event is from our friends at Portico...
- Weekend Wind UP
Weekend Warm Up: The Frank Carbery Blues Band
19 Apr 2026, 4:00 - 6:00pm
The Ivy Bar (Fall's Bar)
£10
In a change from our usual Weekend Wind Down……this year we are just warming UP! Nothing beats the driving power of the Chicago Blues, and in the hands of the The Frank Carbery Blues Band, it’s a genre...
Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts
19 Apr 2026, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£25 (Bar provided by McBride's of Comber)
Ricky Warwick is one of British rock’s most authentic and enduring voices. Best known as the front man of The Almighty, Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy. Warwick has spent four decades writing songs...
- Ards Guitar Festival
Ards International Guitar Festival 2026
15 - 19 Apr 2026
Ards Arts Centre
The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of guitar inspired gigs and free fringe events!
- Family
Little Folk: On the Road with Kyle Riley
25 Apr 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Queen’s Hall, Newtownards
£8* Includes a musical goodie bag for each child to take home! *Ticket required
Calling all your rock toddlers, little boppers and cool kids!