July 9TH- 2024 marks the 20th edition of the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival (CIGF) and everyone is invited to GUITARTOWN to mark the occasion. Join CIGF to celebrate 20 years of picking, strumming and FRETTING in the beautiful seaside town of Clonakilty from the 19th-22nd of September.
Over these last 20 years GUITARTOWN has established itself as a renowned jamboree that venerates artists — from young to old, from virtuosos to three-chord heroes — all while fanning the flames of creativity into a blazing pyre. The festival features a diverse line-up of performances, workshops and jam sessions, showcasing a wide range of guitar styles such as punk, blues, noise, rock, classical, folk, and trad. Acclaimed musicians and emerging talents, national and international all share the stage, offering captivating performances and creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town.