Simcoe Guitar Festival 2026

Schedule

Sat Jan 24 2026 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm

Location

General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre | Barrie, ON

Simcoe Guitar Festival 2026 – A Full Day of Music, Learning, and Inspiration
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

?️ $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

Where is it happening?

General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

CAD 11.98 to CAD 134.46

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Host or Publisher Tim Beattie & Burton Avenue United Church

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