Australia's biggest guitar expo expands to Sydney this March with two days of performances, workshops and over 120 brands at Olympic Park.
After a decade of drawing guitar enthusiasts to Melbourne, the Sydney Guitar Show is finally happening. Mark your calendars for 7-8 March 2026, when Sydney Showground at Olympic Park transforms into guitar heaven with performances, workshops and over 120 of some of the best brands in the biz.
Australian rock legend Diesel headlines Saturday’s program with “Decoding The Dream,” an in-conversation session alongside US master builder David Brown. Brown’s resume includes stints with Billy Joel’s band and Fender’s Custom Shop elite team, so expect deep dives into what makes an instrument truly exceptional. Progressive guitarist Plini takes the main stage on Sunday with longtime collaborator Jake Howsam Lowe, bringing the instrumental rock that earned praise from Steve Vai himself.
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GRAMMY Award-winning producer Larry Mitchell brings his global touring experience to both the main stage and Make Music Room on Saturday, while Tash Wolf’s blues-and-jazz-influenced style adds another dimension to the weekend. Sunday’s lineup includes folk-roots duo Hussy Hicks, rising talent Lil G, and Zane Banks’ storytelling journey through Delta Blues to early rock and roll.
Beyond performances, the Make Music Room offers practical wisdom, with Brett Kingman set to share tone-optimisation tips on Saturday and a full songwriting program curated by I Heart Songwriting Club that includes workshops, a roundtable discussion and a meetup for collaborative types on Sunday.
The exhibitor floor has expanded from 80 to over 120 brands since the initial announcement. Expect everything from Fender and Gibson to boutique Australian picks, plus the latest modelling tech from Fractal, Kemper, Neural DSP and Headrush. Australian launches include Mestric Guitars and Phatt Music’s locally-made pedal boards.
New additions for 2026 include quieter morning sessions (no amps until midday), The Pedal Party showcasing Australian effects makers, The Studio for recording gear enthusiasts, and The Kids Room run by Big Music educators.
Sydney Showground’s Hall 5 offers easy public transport access and parking, making it simple to spend an entire day (or two) exploring what producer Alex Masso describes as “a place where people are excited about the guitar.”
Doors open 10am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Early bird tickets are available until 14 February at guitarshow.au/tickets.
