Simcoe Guitar Festival 2026
Schedule
Sat Jan 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre | Barrie, ON
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Simcoe Guitar Festival 2026 – A Full Day of Music, Learning, and InspirationAbout this Event
Join us for the inaugural Simcoe Guitar Festival on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Southshore Community Centre (accessible venue) in Barrie.
This immersive day-long celebration of the guitar features workshops, lessons, and an evening concert.
Learn from renowned guitarists (Scotland), , Joe Huron, and .
Full event info: www.timbeattie.com/simcoeguitar
Limited spaces available. Book early!
Tickets & Registration
🎟️ $125 – Full Festival Pass
(includes all workshops, lessons & evening concert)
🎟️ $40 – Concert Only
(Students/low income: $10 concert tickets)
Workshops
- Guitar Technique (classical / fingerstyle)
- Improv & Blues
- Ensemble
- Masterclass
- ...and more!
Faculty
- Matthew McAllister (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
- Emma Rush (Renowned Canadian Guitarist & Educator)
- Joe Huron (Celebrated Jazz Guitarist & Educator)
- Tim Beattie (Artistic Director of Simcoe Guitar)
Schedule
- Workshops 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Concert 7:30pm
Location
- Southshore Community Centre - 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L9S 3T7
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Workshops
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Concert
Host: Emma Rush
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Where is it happening?
General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
CAD 11.98 to CAD 134.46
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