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
About 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
ποΈ $125 β Full Festival Pass
(includes all workshops, lessons & evening concert)
ποΈ $40 β 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 β 5:00pm
- Concert 7:30pm
Location
- Southshore Community Centre - 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L9S 3T7
Agenda
π: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Workshops
π: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Concert
Host: Emma Rush
Where is it happening?
General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 11.98 to CAD 134.46







