Event recap · 26 September 2026

Guitar Festival 2026

VenueCafé du Vieux Conseil, Port Louis
Live on stage at Guitar Festival 2026.

The 2nd edition of the Guitar Festival in Mauritius took place on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Café du Vieux Conseil, Port Louis. The programme brought together students, teachers and guest artists, with Eric Triton headlining the evening.

A group of children and adults playing guitars together on stage
An ensemble performance on stage.
A woman singing and playing an acoustic guitar on stage
A solo acoustic performance.

Alongside the performances, Open Stage sessions offered guitar enthusiasts an opportunity to share their own musical voices.

Two musicians on stage, one playing cajon and percussion, the other guitar
Percussion and guitar on stage.
A seated guitarist performing on stage
Performing on the festival stage.

Beyond the stage, the festival experience included a craftsmen’s market, guitars and accessories, festival merchandise, a guitar photo exhibition and an artist corner, inviting visitors to explore creativity in different forms.

Two craftsmen standing at their stall of handmade bags
At the craftsmen's market.

At its heart, Guitar Festival 2026 celebrated the journey from learning to expressing: giving students a platform, encouraging original ideas and bringing people together through a shared love of music.

For the full programme, see the Guitar Festival 2026 page.

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