Louisville Guitar Festival: a weekend of concerts, study and competition

The University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition takes place from 9 to 11 October 2026. Its mix of performance, study and competition offers several ways to take part, including attending as an observer.

Choose your participation

The university lists four registration options: competition, masterclass and concerts for US$120; competition and concerts for US$60; masterclass and concerts for US$60; or observation of masterclasses, workshops and concerts for US$60.

Dates to note

Registration and payment are scheduled to open on Friday 11 September, with a deadline of Friday 2 October 2026. Participants under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout.

Consult the university’s festival page for registration, payment instructions and the latest schedule. The organiser describes the schedule as tentative, so check individual session details before making travel arrangements. Competition entrants should also review the relevant division’s rules before registering.

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Details checked against the organiser’s website on 9 September 2026.

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