Australia’s biggest celebration of fretted instruments, the Melbourne Guitar Show has been running since 2015. Initiated by the Australian Music Association’s Executive Officer at the time, Rob Walker, the show has always been popular with guitar lovers.

In 2025, the AMA’s current CEO, Alex Masso brought the show to a new venue which, combined with a new format, produced the most successful show to date, enjoyed by patrons, performing artists and exhibitors alike.

Given the success of the 2025 show, a decision was made to now bring this fantastic show to Sydney in alternating years.  

Both the Sydney and Melbourne Guitar Shows are events dedicated to the quintessential popular music instrument, the guitar, and all its associated technologies and published materials. We love associated instruments and products just as much – bass guitars, ukuleles, amps, pedals, strings, books, and more. 

Every Guitar Show provides a hands-on opportunity to see, hear and play a broad range of the world’s favourite brands, and will also see guitar retailers ready to deal. 

More than sixty exhibitors present hundreds of products and services, with a blend of international and Australian instruments and guitar technology. Live performances from some of Australia’s best guitarists, as well as workshops on a range of topics make sure that each show has something for every guitar player or enthusiast. 

Contact Us

Guitar Show  c/o Australian Music Association
PO Box 166, Canterbury NSW 2193
guitarshow@australianmusic.asn.au | 0424 902 321 

See the Melbourne Guitar Show YouTube playlist HERE