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Ards International Guitar Festival

Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

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Ards International Guitar Festival 2025

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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 photographer Scarlet Page. The Ivy bar welcomes plenty of action with...Read More

About

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 photographer 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: www.facebook/ardsinternationalguitarfestival

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Tickets on sale: Thursday 20 February 2025

Ticket prices vary from free events to those at a charge. See Festival website for programme pricing.

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Season 9 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
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