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Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society

A nonprofit that presents classical guitar concerts, a festival, and a competition in Philadelphia and Newtown, PA. It also runs a guitar ensemble and hosts guitar salons.

  • Paid
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Buy tickets for the concert season, or drop in on a free Sunday guitar salon, where members play short pieces for listeners. Intermediate and advanced players of any age can apply to the Concert Ensemble, a guitar orchestra for PCGS members, after an audition.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Guitar salons are held on Sundays during the concert season, starting at 1:30 pm. Concerts run on weekends from November to March. The Concert Ensemble rehearses on Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm, usually twice a month.

Days
Sunday
Times
Morning, Daytime
Season
Special events only

Office and mailing address (as published)

Address
2038 Sansom Street
Part of the city
Central

Guitar salons and most Concert Ensemble rehearsals (Settlement Music School)

Address
416 Queen St
Part of the city
Central

Some Concert Ensemble rehearsals (NotSoLatin)

Address
1440 W Ritner St
Part of the city
South

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Come to a free guitar salon on a Sunday afternoon (it starts at 1:30 pm at Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St), or buy a ticket to a Sunday concert..

You can just show up.

What to expect

A salon is an informal Sunday afternoon session where members play short pieces, up to 10 minutes each, for a listening audience. Some players are trying a piece out for the first time, and some come to get feedback. The salon is free and in person, and the concert that follows at 3 pm needs a ticket.

Tips for your first visit

  • The salon is free, but the concert after it needs a separate ticket.
  • If you want to play, fill out the performer form at least 24 hours before the salon, or announce your piece on the day.
  • Questions about salons go to the board members who run them, whose contact details are on the salon page.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: Salons are free, listeners are welcome, and the page says some players are performing for the first time. Players sign up with a short form at least 24 hours ahead, which is a clear way in. The Concert Ensemble is for intermediate and advanced players only..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Guitar salons are free, and listeners are welcome. Concert tickets are sold separately, and prices are not on the home page. The Concert Ensemble fee is $300 per player for the season, and PCGS Professional members are exempt.
How often
One time event

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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