Ards International Guitar Festival
Description
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 everywhere!
Highlights of this year’s festival include The Rob Strong Band, Luca Stricagnoli, 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 website: Ards International Guitar Festival
Tickets & Pricing
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm
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