Curated by Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan, this year’s festival highlights include John Butler’s Prism tour, a double bill featuring Catalan virtuoso Lau Noah and Lior, a world-premiere extravaganza celebrating the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti with the Southern Cross Symphony Orchestra, and an evening of storytelling by Barkindji songwoman Nancy Bates and Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung country musician Troy Cassar-Daley. Reaching across South Australia with its free On the Road concerts, the festival also hosts the prestigious Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition.

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The Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition is the most prestigious guitar competition in the Southern Hemisphere.

The 2025 competition final will be held on September 14 at 10am at Elder Hall.

The Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition final is a free event held under strict competition conditions. Please note this event is suitable for ages 12+ and the audience must remain silent for the duration of each performance.

This highly esteemed annual event has served as a springboard for numerous up-and-coming artists globally, including South Korea’s Young Taek Jo, who earned the top prize in 2024. The Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition has provided career-launching opportunities for ten incredible young guitarists.