Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026
Featuring; Laura Snowden, Alexandra Whittingham, Zoe Barnett, Carlos Bonnell, Steve Goss, Rosie Bennet, The Miyabi Duo & Introducing Mark Harris. Guest lecture from James Lister and much more to come!
Saturday 12th September
In the ‘Palm Court’ we have our Inaugural Address to kick of the day, followed by performances from amongst others, Carlos Bonell, The Miyabi Duo and Alexandra Whittingham completing our Day with an evening performance.
In the Conservatory Luthier James Lister will be Lecturing after which we will conclude our Luthier’s competition. A Masterclass with Alexandra Whittingham follows. If you wish to take part in the masterclass, please contact us using the link below.
Sunday 13th September
In the ‘Palm Court’ we have performances from our founder Mark Harris, followed by Rosie Bennett and Zoe Barnett. Laura Snowden headlines with an evening performance.
In the Conservatory we will be hosting a Composition Lecture after which we will conclude our Composers competition. Following this we offer a chance for you, our patrons to take the stage, Our Conservatory stage will host a showcase for those willing and able to perform! Please contact us using the link below if you’d like to take part.
2026 FCGF Luthiers Competition
We invite the luthiers in the UK to build a classical guitar.
Submissions must be built in full by the entrant.(With the exception of tuners)
To enter please email:
info@felixstoweclassicalguitarfestival.co.uk
With the subject heading:
Submission-2026 FCGF Luthier Competition
Entrants will have until midnight on August 31st 2026 to deliver their instrument.
The Competition does not have an entrance fee. Saturday 12th is themed around Luthiery. Buy a ticket & make a day of it!
Winners announced @ 1pm Saturday 12 September
2026 FCGF Compositional Competition
We invite entrants to compose a piece for solo classical guitar.
Submissions must be composed in full by the entrant, be unpublished, in standard or drop D tuning on a 6 string classical guitar, and between 2 and 5 minutes long.
To enter please record yourself or another guitarist playing the entered piece on a phone or similar. You may edit as appropriate, we are judging the piece, not your ability to navigate modern technology. You may submit video or audio. Entrants must also submit sheet music (not hand written). All pieces entered will be compiled into a competition book that will be available for sale at the festival and online.
Submissions should be emailed to: info@felixstoweclassicalguitarfestival.co.uk before midnight on August 31st 2026 with the subject heading:
Submission-2026 FCGF Compositional Competition
By entering you agree to have your piece used by FCGF in our 2026 Compositional Competition Collection.
Winners (top 3) will be chosen by our panel of judges and will be contacted and invited to the prize-giving ceremony on Sunday 13th September .
Venue
Harvest House, 1 Cobbold Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 7SP
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There are lots of parking options near the venue, including Ranelagh Road Car Park, IP11 7HE
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Contact & Socials
Email info@felixstoweclassicalguitarfestival.co.uk
Tel 07891 674666
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