Simcoe Guitar Festival 2026

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!

🎟️ $125 – Full Festival Pass
(includes all workshops, lessons & evening concert)
🎟️ $40 – Concert Only
(Students/low income: $10 concert tickets)

• Guitar Technique (classical / fingerstyle)
• Improv & Blues
• Ensemble
• Masterclass
• ...and more!

• 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)

• Workshops 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Concert 7:30pm

• Southshore Community Centre - 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L9S 3T7

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