Simcoe Guitar Festival
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Simcoe Guitar Festival – A Full Day of Music, Learning, and Inspiration
Join us for the inaugural Simcoe Guitar Festival on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Southshore Community Centre (accessible venue). Guitarists of all ages and levels are welcome to attend!
This immersive day-long celebration of the guitar features workshops, masterclasses, ensemble playing, and an evening concert featuring world-class artists Emma Rush (Canada) and Matthew McAllister (Scotland).
Full-day passes are $125, concert-only tickets $40.
Limited space available - book early!
Workshops
Guitar Technique (classical / fingerstyle)
Improv & Blues
Ensemble
Masterclass
...and more!
Faculty
Matthew McAllister — Internationally Acclaimed Scottish Classical Guitarist
Emma Rush — Renowned Classical Guitarist & Educator
Joe Huron — Celebrated Jazz Guitarist & Educator
Tim Beattie – Artistic Director of Simcoe Guitar
Tickets & Registration
$125 – Full Festival Pass
(includes all workshops, lessons & evening concert)$40 – Concert Only
(Students/low income: $10 concert tickets)
Date & Time
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Workshops 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Concert 7:30 pm
Location
General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre
205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L9S 3T7
