Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
2026-27
60th Concert Season
Founded in 1967 as not-for-profit 501c3, The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society (PCGS) has been a community of members of all ages and accomplishments dedicated to supporting and encouraging classical guitar activities throughout the Delaware Valley.

Season Opener
Alexandra Whittingham
Philadelphia & Newtown, PA
Friday to Sunday
October 2,3,4, 2026

Gabriel Bianco
Philadelphia & Newtown, PA
Saturday and Sunday
November 7 & 8, 2026

Virgile Barthe
Philadelphia & Newtown, PA
Thursday to Sunday
December 3, 5 & 6, 2026

Newman-Oltman Duo
Philadelphia & Newtown, PA
Saturday & Sunday
January 9 & 10, 2027

Cochran & McAllister
Duo
Philadelphia & Newtown, PA
Friday to Sunday
February 5, 6 & 7, 2027

Grisha Goryachev
Flamenco!
Philadelphia & Newtown, PA
Thursday to Sunday
March 11, 13 & 14, 2027
Many thanks as well to our jury members!
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society is a community of guitar enthusiasts of all ages and accomplishments dedicated to encouraging the appreciation, study, and performance of classical guitar music in the Greater Philadelphia Region.
We are proud to announce that PCGS is a recipient of this year’s Creative Sector Flex
Fund! Thanks to @philaculture and @pennsylvaniacouncilonthearts for supporting 80
incredible arts and culture organizations across. Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Our programs a also partially funded thanks through “The Powering of the Arts” initiative

The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society is proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Advancement of Music grant from The Presser Foundation! 🎼 These funds will allow us to continue PCGS’s mission to bring guitar music to the local communities in the Greater Philadelphia region. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! #advancementofmusic #thepresserfoundation #pressgrant

Other Season & Festival Partners/Sponsors







