Quito’s Festival del Requinto celebrates Homero Hidrobo and Ecuadorian guitar traditions
The 21st Festival del Requinto honours Ecuadorian guitarist Homero Hidrobo in Quito on 15 November, with six named requinto performers.
Festivals
Tübingen Guitar Festival explores musical roots across two November weekends
Germany’s International Guitar Festival Tübingen returns on 6–8 and 13–15 November with the theme Raíces and a programme crossing classical, jazz and…
Tokyo’s 2026 Stringed Instrument Fair lets audiences compare classical guitars by ear
The 65th Japan Stringed Instrument Fair on 7–8 November includes classical guitars, demonstrations and a chance to hear instruments played side by…
Pleven Guitar Festival pairs international soloists with competition and orchestral concerts
Bulgaria’s Pleven Guitar Festival returns 25–29 November with Rovshan Mamedkuliev, orchestral performances, masterclasses and an international competition.
Silesian Guitar Autumn marks 40 years with concerts, research and a guitar competition
Poland’s 20th Silesian Guitar Autumn festival runs 17–24 October, celebrating 40 years with orchestral collaborations, competition rounds and a research programme.
Rome’s guitar convention honours Raphaella Smits and Sean Shibe
Rome’s 10–11 October guitar convention combines the Chitarre d’Oro awards with a Manuel de Falla programme, historical instruments and performances.
Art Llobet explores Modernism and guitar in Barcelona this autumn
Barcelona’s Art Llobet festival runs from 24 October to 15 November, with a 2026 theme linking the guitar to Modernism.
Mozarteum’s December guitar festival puts programming and pedagogy in focus
Salzburg hosts concerts and a competition on 3–5 December, with competition applications due on 15 October.
Cádiz Guitar Festival sets its autumn dates across the province
The festival runs from 22 October to 8 November, with named prizewinner concerts and a fuller programme announcement to follow.
Zoran Dukić and European Guitar Quartet lead Uppsala’s classical highlights
Plan a visit to Uppsala’s October festival, with classical concerts, young talent and a guitar fair across the programme.