Victoria Guitar Society

02/27/2026

VGS and the upcoming Northwest Guitar Festival were highlighted in the most recent edition of Monday Magazine!

02/05/2026

The next performer in our international concert series will be Leonela Alejandro, Puerto Rican guitar virtuoso and winner of the 2024 GFA Grand Prize! This concert will be presented in conjunction with the Northwest Guitar Festival, and festival attendees will receive complimentary admission. Tickets are on sale now via https://www.victoriaguitarsociety.ca/ or the QR code below!

02/05/2026

The registration deadline for The 33rd Annual Northwest Guitar Festival adult and youth competitions is almost 2 weeks away! Register now and don’t miss out on this exciting festival returning to Victoria for the first time in over a decade! https://northwestguitarfestival.org/registration-2/

12/12/2025

Our next concert of the 2025/2026 series features none other than the Ibison Guitar Duo! Tickets now available via our website.

The Ibison Guitar Duo, Chad Ibison (USA) and Janet Grohovac (Canada) have been performing together since 2010 and are based in Austin, Texas. Both hold Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from The University of Texas at Austin where they met. Dr. Ibison, originally from Houston, Texas, has won many top prizes in competitions including the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America 2013 and the JoAnn Falletta Concerto Competition in 2014, as well as 1st prizes at the CU International Guitar Festival 2015, Tennessee Guitar Festival and Competition 2013, Boston GuitarFest 2012, Texas Guitar Competition in Dallas 2012, A&M Guitar Symposium 2010, and CSU Guitar Symposium 2009. Dr. Grohovac, from Victoria, Canada, was awarded 1st prizes at the Southern Guitar Competition 2015, and the Northwest Guitar Competition 2009, and was a top prize winner in the Tennessee International Guitar Competition 2015, the Lone Star Guitar Festival and Competition 2015, the Dallas International Guitar Competition 2015, Montreal International Guitar Festival 2014 and the Texas Music Festival “Classical Minds” Competition 2010.

VGS is a BC registered non-profit society and a Canadian registered charity whose mission is to provide high quality public performances and increase the musical development and accessibility of the classical guitar.

11/13/2025

This Saturday!

10/15/2025

In one month, acclaimed Canadian guitarist Emma Rush will make her Victoria debut with a program of rare and beautiful music from the 19th century, new Canadian music, and guitar repertoire classics.

Tickets available at QR code below, or www.victoriaguitarsociety.ca

Victoria Guitar Society presents Emma Rush in concert

VGS is a BC registered non-profit society and a Canadian registered charity whose mission is to provide high quality public performances and increase the musical development and accessibility of the classical guitar.

10/07/2025

Tariq Harb performed a remarkable concert in Victoria last week, which featured an original work & many repertoire classics. The masterclass the following morning was also a highlight. Thank you, Tariq! We hope to have you back again soon.

08/16/2025

“Canada’s next classical guitar superstar.” – CBC Music

Dr. Tariq Harb’s journey to distinction in the world of classical guitar has been marked by notable achievements and unwavering dedication. With a string of accolades including top prizes in renowned competitions like the Barrios WorldWideWeb Competition, the Montreal International Classical Guitar Competition and the Tokyo International Classical Guitar Competition, Harb quickly emerged as a leading figure in his generation. Renowned for his unparalleled command of melody and emotion, Harb’s virtuosity has been lauded by luminaries in the field. TED Global praised his “masterful” performances, while Patrick Roux, Artistic Director of Guitare Alla Grande, extolled his “elegant and charismatic stage presence” and “impeccable playing.”

Catch Tariq in concert Friday, September 26th! Tickets available at QR code or www.victoriaguitarsociety.ca.

VGS is a BC registered non-profit society and a Canadian registered charity whose mission is to provide high quality public performances and increase the musical development and accessibility of the classical guitar.

08/01/2025

International Concert Series 2025-2026

VGS is excited to present 4 exciting concerts as part of the 2025/2026 season!

Tariq Harb: Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30pm
Emma Rush: Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30pm
Ibison Guitar Duo: Saturday, Jan. 10, 7:30pm
Leonela Alejandro (2024 GFA Winner): Saturday, Mar. 21, 7:30pm

All concerts will take place at UVic's Philip T. Young Recital Hall (MacLaurin B Wing).