Dates

Recitals – Concertos – Masterclasses – Events

  • Music in the Round, Sheffield

    Crucible Playhouse Sheffield 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Solo recital followed by a free ensemble session with Craig for classical guitarists of all ages from Grade 2 upwards. Back by popular demand, Classic FM chart-topper Craig Ogden returns to Sheffield. One of the greatest classical guitarists of our time, his incredible career over three decades has included a stream of best-selling albums and appearances with the world’s finest orchestras. Craig’s previous solo recital in the Playhouse was described as “dazzlingly skilful and approachably genial” (Bachtrack). In an eclectic programme of personal passions, brimming with South American guitar classics and fresh, inventive arrangements of favourites such as the jazz talent of Django […]

  • RNCM Alumni Concert, Manchester

    The Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester

    In support of the brilliant young RNCM college graduates, Craig is starting a concert series which will feature the RNCM alumni guitarists. To kick it off  the first one will be with Craig and his colleague Sam Rodwell, and his Roth Guitar Duo partner Emma Smith. Lovely repertoire of solos, duos and a couple of trios. It’s an easily accessible venue just north of the city centre in Manchester and even has free parking!

  • Monmouth, Wales

    Blake Theatre, Monmouth Almshouse Street, Monmouth

    Craig will be performing a solo recital for the distinguished Jane Glover Concert Series at the Blake Theatre, Monmouth. Earlier that day Craig will be working with young guitarists at Haberdashers' Monmouth School in a masterclass.

  • Oriel College, University of Oxford

    Oriel College Oriel Square, Oxford, United Kingdom

    To celebrate Oriel’s 700th anniversary, Oriel Fellow and Director of Music David Maw has organised a series of concerts featuring past Visiting Fellows in Music. Friday 20 February,  Senior Library, Oriel College, Oxford A wonderfully wide-ranging concert with the brilliant guitarist Craig Ogden, which includes music by Bach, Rameau and Piazzolla.

  • Thaxted Festival Launch with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

    Thaxted Parish Church Watling Street, Thaxted, Essex, United Kingdom

    The launch of our 2026 summer season will take place on 22 February in Thaxted Parish Church at 3pm. After Craig Ogden’s success this summer when he performed with the London Tango Quintet, he was the perfect choice to launch our 2026 season with the dynamic and innovative guitar quartet Aquarelle. Expect extraordinary performances and an expansive repertoire. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear their arrangements of music from various genres and works from major international composers. Our new Artistic Director, Christopher Weston has been curating our 40th anniversary Festival season and he and our Chair, Peter Donovan look forward […]

  • Cirencester with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet & Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble

    Cirencester Baptist Church Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Cirencester is excited to welcome the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet - one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles to an exciting evening of classical guitar music.  In the first half they will be joined by the Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble and performing a variety pieces by Rimsky-Korsakov and Delibes as well as popular classics including Palladio by Karl Jenkins. For the second half this incredible quartet will thrill the audience with their amazing repertoire of pieces. The Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble is a group of over 50, talented and successful, classical guitarists of Primary school age upwards, based in the Cotswolds […]

  • Reading Town Hall – Solo Recital & Pre-Concert Talk with Chris de Souza

    Reading Town Hall ​Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

    A solo recital & pre-concert talk at 6.30pm with Chris de Souza This programme presents incredible musical diversity and showcases the breadth of style and period open to the classical guitar. With informative and entertaining verbal introductions, Craig draws his audience in and makes everyone feel they are part of an intimate and personal journey through Craig’s lifelong love affair with music and the guitar. The inclusion of Gary Ryan’s ‘Lough Caragh’ inspired by a holiday the Ryan family took in County Kerry, Paula Child’s ‘These Cold Stones’ inspired by Celtic Neolithic standing stones, and Niel Gow’s Lament provide a […]

  • Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Northern Ireland with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

    The Portico of Ards Meetinghouse Street, Portaferry, Northern Ireland, County Down, United Kingdom

    This special event is also part of the Ards International Guitar Festival. The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles, acclaimed for its expressive performances and imaginative programming.   With six celebrated albums on Chandos Records and appearances at Wigmore Hall, Classic FM Live, and major festivals worldwide, the quartet blends stunning virtuosity with warmth and style. Now joined by celebrated guitarist Craig Ogden, they continue to delight promoters and audiences alike with their engaging programmes and personable, friendly introductions. And all of this offered in the stunning surroundings and warm acoustic atmosphere of the Portico […]