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Gitaristenpodium Groningen

Gitaristenpodium Groningen is one of the most renowned classical guitar concert series in the Netherlands, with its deep roots dating back to 1993. The series took a five-year long hiatus in 2013, but after its return in 2018, it's been gaining traction ever since!

Our passion lies in organizing and enjoying superb quality classical guitar concerts given by exceptional artists. A recipe that guarantees to attract the attention of audiences from all across the Netherlands and beyond! Last season we had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy the great artistry of players from the highest caliber such as Aleksey Shadrin & Kristina Vårlid, Alberto Mesirca & Daniel Rowland, and Guy Hirschberger. Scroll further down to learn more about our past concerts.

This year, we have arranged an exciting lineup of fantastic artists who will be sharing the podium: Thanapot Lerttham, Petrit Çeku, and Campbell Diamond!

It is a valuable and rare opportunity to experience classical guitar music on such a level, so we strongly advise booking tickets for these concerts in advance. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming events

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Thanapot Lerttham

November 28, 2025

Thanapot Lerttham is a highly accomplished Thai classical guitarist whose artistry blends technical brilliance with deep sensitivity. A laureate of over thirty international competitions, including the Grand Prize at the Pleven Guitar Festival (2024). He is celebrated for his vibrant repertoire spanning from Bach to contemporary music.

Thanapot was the winner of the Audience Prize at the Groningen Guitar Festival 2025.

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Petrit Çeku

January 16, 2026

See Petrit Çeku in Groningen this January, an internationally celebrated classical guitarist hailed for his exceptional sensitivity and deep expression.

Çeku has delighted audiences worldwide. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras such as the Baltimore Symphony and the Zagreb Philharmonic, and is a founding member of the Guitar Trio Elogio. His distinguished career includes prestigious first prizes at the Parkening and Pittaluga international competitions.

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Campbell Diamond

May 15, 2026

Campbell Diamond, Guitar Professor at Anton Bruckner University and internationally acclaimed performer, brings his extraordinary artistry to Groningen. Don't miss this opportunity to experience an artist who has captivated audiences worldwide.


Previous seasons

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Kristina Vårlid & Aleksey Shadrin

May 23, 2025

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Alberto Mesirca & Daniel Rowland

February 21, 2025


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Guy Hirschberger

January 31, 2025


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Gérard Abiton

May 31, 2024


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Lorenzo Micheli

March 15, 2024


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Samuel Asistores

November 17, 2023


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Pavel Steidl

June 2, 2023


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Luka Lovrekovic

March 24, 2023


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Marko Topchii

November 25, 2022


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Carlo Marchione

May 13, 2022


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Kristina Vårlid

March 25, 2022


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Liying Zhu

November 5, 2021


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Thibaut Garcia

November 1, 2019


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Rovshan Mamedkuliev

June 7, 2019


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Gabriel Bianco

March 8, 2019


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Kristina Vårlid

November 9, 2018


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