Concert
Classical Guitar Festival Open Day, including Recital by Ingrid Riollot
£22.50
Sunday 16 August 2026, 12.30pm – 7pm £22.50
including Recital by Ingrid Riollot at 6pm in St. Andrew's Church, West Dean
Entry to the church is from 5.30pm onwards
Book your tickets for this Classical Guitar Festival Open Day, which will take place on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 12.30pm, at West Dean College, West Dean.
The Open Day will again host an exhibition of classical guitars and music on display and a variety of events to enjoy, including a chance to talk with guitar makers, a guitar makers' showcase with Scottish guitarist Ian Watt, a lecture-demonstration by Damon Smallman on the history and design of the world-renowned Smallman Guitars, and two masterclasses with Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli. There will also be a recital by Ingrid Riollot at 6pm, in St. Andrew's Church, West Dean.
Ingrid Riollot is an internationally acclaimed Franco-Australian classical guitarist. She performs and records regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, and is also a respected educator and adjudicator in international guitar competitions.
Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. Please bring your digital ticket with you.
General information - terms and conditions
Please park in West Dean College car park.
Please note, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and must be over the age of seven.
Ingrid Riollot
Under the directorship of Andrew Gough, West Dean College again offers the celebrated International Classical Guitar Festival from 16 to 21 August 2025. The idyllic and relaxing surroundings of West Dean make this the perfect setting for concerts, lessons, masterclasses and ensemble coaching.