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Summer schools, workshops or festivals

Denham Grove Classical Guitar Weekend

Friday 26th June 2026 at 3:00pm
To Sunday 28th June 2026 at 5:00pm
Denham
Denham Grove, Tilehouset Lane, Denham UB9 5DG
£495

Bridget Mermikides has over 30 years of teaching experience and is passionate about helping people achieve their goals. This weekend course will focus on ensembles with the opportunity to play at a solo workshop in a supportive and encouraging environment. To apply for the course you will need to be a minimum of Grade 6 classical guitar, with sight-reading ability. There are limited spaces so booking early is advised.

Dowland 400 Festival

Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 10:30am
To Sunday 26th July 2026 at 9:00pm
Norwich
Octagon Chapel, Colegate, Norwich NR3 1BN

Full list of events from website.

IGF Cheltenham Guitar Festival

Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 3:00pm
To Sunday 16th August 2026 at 5:00pm
Cheltenham
Dean Close School, Shelburn Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE
https://www.igf.org.uk/cheltenham-summer-school-2026/

A stunning lineup of great courses and concerts for you: no less than 6 contemporary popular styles taught by the best teachers in the country, an exciting Flamenco course and a classical programme featuring some of the world’s most famous players.

Classical Guitar Festival

Saturday 15th August 2026 at 2:00pm
To Thursday 20th August 2026 at 2:00pm
Chichester
West Dean College, Chichester PO18 0QZ
£799 + Various Accomodation (£390 - £500)

See Web page

andrew@classicalguitar.org.uk

Cawsand Bay Guitarfest

Friday 11th September 2026 at 1:30pm
To Sunday 13th September 2026 at 5:00pm
South East Cornwall
Various, Cawsanf/Kingsand VARIOUS
Non Residential ( but plenty of options, please contact us for guidance) £365

An exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Vida Guitar Quartet (Mark Eden, Mark Ashford, Amanda Cook, Chris Stell) & Alison Smith. The course will include three professional concerts, ensemble classes, workshop, master class, a practice technique class informal playing opportunities, Cornish afternoon tea, sea view dinners and lots of fun in a friendly environment. William Lovelady and Gerald Garcia are arranging a piece each for the course ensemble to play as two of the repertoire pieces.

Please see website for full details.

Felixstowe Classical Guitar Festival

Saturday 12th September 2026 at 6:00pm
To Sunday 13th September 2026 at 6:00pm
Felixtowe
Harvest House, 1 Cobbold Rd,, Felixtowe IP11 7SP

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For further information on the FGS, please email Ray Butcher.

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