Event Announcements —

2026: The Year of Ukulele!

 

This year is shaping up to be the Year of Ukulele — and I couldn’t be more excited! Not only do we have the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain and two Forest Retreats (Summer & Christmas), but also some amazing special uke adventures coming your way…

 

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☀️ The Awesome Andalucian Ukulele Adventure

 

📍 Gaucín, Spain
🗓️ 20–24 May 2026
I’ll be returning as guest tutor for this incredible retreat — sunshine, beautiful scenery, brilliant company, amazing food and three tutors this year: myself, Matt Parkin & Percy Copley.

 

📩 Click below for info & booking:

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https://fun.awesomeukulele.com/retreat-May2026

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🎪 Ukulele Festival of Great Britain 2026

 

📍 Cheltenham, UK
🗓️ 14–16 August 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
https://www.ukulelefestivalofgreatbritain.com

 

 

 

🌲 Summer Forest Ukulele Retreat 2026

 

📍 Forest of Dean, UK
🗓️ 22–24 August 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
https://www.ukulelefestivalofgreatbritain.com/retreat

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 ☀️ Bracklesham Ukulele Weekender

 

📍 Eastbourne, UK
🗓️ 30 October–2 November 2026
🎟️ Book now!
https://www.iowtours.com

 

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🌲 Christmas Forest Ukulele Retreat 2026

 

📍 Forest of Dean, UK
🗓️ 7 - 9 December 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now!
https://www.ukulelefestivalofgreatbritain.com/christmas-retreat

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🌴 Caribbean Ukulele Cruise — Bahamas 2027

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📍 Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, USA

🗓️ 6–14 February 2027

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Back by popular demand… set sail with ukes in hand! I didn't know it would happen again but....IT IS!!!!

See the flyer below and book your place 🚢🎶

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