Experience the sounds of the Adelaide Guitar Festival with these free events listed in the 2022 program.

The Immersive Guitar
15 – 24 July, 10am - 4pm
Festival Plaza

Experience the tangible connection between music and architecture as the world’s largest playable acoustic guitar comes to Adelaide this winter.

More information and to register your spot online.

A Tribute to Julian Bream
23 July, 10am
Space Theatre Foyer

The Classical Guitar Society of Victoria presents a reflection on the Grammy award-winning musician Julian Bream.

More information about the event.

Guitar Expo
21-24 July
Dunstan Playhouse Foyer

Thursday 21 July: 5 - 9pm
Friday 22nd July: 5 – 9 pm
Saturday 23 July: 12pm – 5pm
Sunday 24 July: 12pm – 5pm

Discover handmade treasures from some of Australia’s finest luthiers in this eclectic lineup of makers and their instruments.

More information about the event.

Yamaha Guitars – A Tradition of Innovation
15 – 24 July, Dunstan Playhouse, Station Foyer

Friday 15 July: 4pm – 9pm
Saturday 16 July: 10am – 4pm
Thursday 21 July: 5pm – 9pm
Friday 22 July: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday 23 July: 12pm – 6pm
Sunday 24 July: 12pm – 6pm

Explore the guitar-making history of Yamaha, stretching back to 1966, and try out the latest models.

More information about the event.


Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition Final
24 July, 11am
Space Theatre

The Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition is the most prestigious guitar competition in the Southern Hemisphere. The final concert performance is a free, public event and will take place on 24 July in the Space Theatre.

Registration is required to attend


Adelaide Guitar Festival On the Road
July 8 – July 24 | 10 regional events

The 'On the Road' program aims to inspire, nurture and develop new local artists, while bringing world-class musicians and town-wide activations to regional areas. Join us ‘On the Road’ this year in Adelaide Hills, Southern Flinders Rangers, Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, and Kangaroo Island.

View the full program.

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