West Dean International Classical Guitar Festival
Chichester, UK · Guitar course
West Dean College runs West Dean International Classical Guitar Festival in Chichester, UK, each August. The teaching is shared by Andrew Gough, Raphaella Smits, Laura Snowden and Peter Katona, among others, and the course is open to adult players of about Grade 2 and up. Housing can be arranged through the organisers.
At a glance
- Location
- Chichester, UK
- Most recent edition
- 15 to 20 August 2026
- Next edition
- Usually each August — dates to be announced
- Tuition
- £799“£799”
- Meals
- included
- Housing
- arranged · Accommodation booked separately; published rates: Annexe £114, Standard £126 (twin £90), Superior £140.40 (twin £104.40).
The teaching
Level: all (grade 2+ to advanced, 18+).
Faculty: Andrew Gough (dir.) · Raphaella Smits · Laura Snowden · Peter Katona · + 10 tutors.
Run by: West Dean College (residential).
Plan your trip
Getting to Chichester is yours to plan, and the organisers can help with housing — start from the official site.
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Official website
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