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National: 01 4433432
International: +353 1 4433432
For National Concert Hall bookings please contact NCH box office on 01 4170000.
By E-mail: info@gfi.ie
Press Quotes
'Set to be a humdinger of an event with yet another mouthwatering programme crammed with international artists of high repute.' Tim Panting, Classical Guitar Magazine, London.
'Unlike the sequels to Jaws and Rocky the Waltons Guitar Festival of Ireland actually gets better every year.' Tim Panting, Classical Guitar Magazine, London.
'Workshops, concerts, classes and all kinds of celebrations for one of the world's greatest instruments.' Hotpress.
'It is remarkable how the occasion has grown into an event of extravagant proportions with some of the most prestigious names in the guitar world.'
Classical Guitar Magazine, London.
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About us
The Guitar Festival of Ireland is an annual event celebrating the music of the guitar in its many forms. The largest event of its kind in Ireland, the festival attracts top artists from around the world. The festival is organised by a voluntary committee deeply committed to guitar in Ireland and supported by the Arts Council, OPW, RTE Lyric FM among others.
The Guitar Festival of Ireland is Europe 's most prestigious guitar festival. Over the past nine years it has grown to become one of Ireland 's best cultural events. There is something here for everybody whatever your musical interest is. The festival title itself has become synonymous with quality and excellence. It is now firmly established as a leading event in the Irish festival calendar and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
The Guitar Festival of Ireland is meticulously planned by an enthusiastic and passionately dedicated team. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the festival please let us know.
Call for Festival Volunteers
Every year we have many short-term volunteers that help out during the festival period. It's a great place to meet others and enjoy a real festival buzz. If you would like to be a volunteer in the next festival please e-mail us with your information detailing if you have any previous festival experience. All applications welcome.
