Presenting this year's Free Events at the Adelaide Guitar Festival.

Talk Sessions

Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 September, various session times
Space Theatre Foyer

Drop in between shows or settle in as guest speakers, presenters and featured festival artists discuss everything from craft and style to creative ideas and pressing issues facing the industry.

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Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition

Sunday 15 September, 10.00am
Dunstan Playhouse

This highly esteemed annual event has served as a springboard for numerous up-and-coming artists globally, including South Korean virtuoso Deion Cho, who earned the top prize in 2023. The Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition has provided career-launching opportunities for ten incredible young guitarists.

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Adelaide Guitar Festival Expo

Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 September
Dunstan Playhouse and Space Theatre Foyer

Learn about how guitars are made, admire the craftsmanship of talented luthiers and play a range of different models in this interactive gallery-going experience.

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Come & Try Sessions

Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 September, all day
Dunstan Playhouse and Train Station Foyer

This year's Come & Try Sessions will feature a diverse range of guitars, including classical and acoustic guitars, as well as top-of-the-line electric guitars, basses, amps and effects pedals. Don't miss the opportunity to try them out and have a chat with some our on site product specialists.

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ABC Radio Adelaide Drive Live

Friday 13 September, 4.00pm
Space Theatre Foyer

As part of Adelaide Guitar Festival Talk Sessions, join Jo Laverty on ABC Radio Adelaide Drive for interviews and performances from festival artists.

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Guitars in Bars

Monday 16 - Friday 27 September

Various locations

Guitars in Bars showcases South Australia’s dynamic live music scene in great venues across the state. Artists take to the stages of pubs, clubs, shops and bars in a series of free and ticketed events featuring the humble guitar.

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More information from the 2024 Adelaide Guitar Festival edition of WeekendPlus: