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Classical guitar festivals, competitions and summer schools. Discover concerts to hear, people to learn from and opportunities to take the stage.
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Seville and surrounding venues
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Published programme runs 5 October–7 November, marking Manuel de Falla’s 150th anniversary. Classical and flamenco concerts include Fabio Zanon and Carles Trepat; check each venue and ticket listing.
Event details & source ↗Tychy
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Silesian Guitar Autumn: concerts and international competition. Competition registration closed 31 August.
Event details & source ↗Kulturhof Dulsberg, Hamburg
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Now HANSE GUITAR FESTIVAL; concerts, workshops and guitar competition final.
Event details & source ↗Barcelona
Miquel Llobet interpretation competition. Date refers to the live competition; consult rules for preliminary submission.
Event details & source ↗La Herradura
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Andrés Segovia international classical guitar competition. Consult current rules for eligibility and entry deadlines.
Event details & source ↗Maldonado, Piriápolis, Punta del Este and San Carlos
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Thirteenth edition featuring solo and chamber concerts, masterclasses, luthiery talks and book presentations. Participants include the Hera and Orishás quartets. Follow the programme for each venue.
Event details & source ↗Paris
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Current Paris guitar festival; replaces the obsolete personal-site listing.
Event details & source ↗Hakuju Hall, Tokyo
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Public semifinal and final at Hakuju Hall. Briefing 4 December; applications closed 31 July.
Event details & source ↗Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney
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Ascham School. Graded classes for players from approximately grade 3, students and teachers.
Event details & source ↗Fort Worth, Texas
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Second annual edition at Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Texas Christian University. Concerts, competition, masterclasses and workshops; artist and concert announcements are being released during 2026.
Event details & source ↗Zihuatanejo
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Multi-genre guitar festival; check the programme for classical performances.
Event details & source ↗Rust, Oslip & Vienna
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International Guitar Festival Rust and Alirio Díaz competition; closing concert in Vienna.
Event details & source ↗Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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2027 festival announced; competition rules and entry dates should be checked separately.
Event details & source ↗Santa Clarita, California
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Concerts, workshops, masterclasses and luthiers showcase.
Event details & source ↗Bergen
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Classical guitar festival; next edition announced.
Event details & source ↗Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein Guitar Festival: masterclasses, concerts and competition. Programme expected in November.
Event details & source ↗Mikulov
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Next edition announced; the displayed detailed course programme still refers to 2026.
Event details & source ↗Iserlohn
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2027 preview announced. Detailed programme currently refers to the completed 2026 edition.
Event details & source ↗Nürtingen
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International guitar festival; programme and registration expected in December.
Event details & source ↗Denver, Colorado
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Registration and ticketing expected in summer 2027. Open, undergraduate and youth competitions.
Event details & source ↗Kutná Hora
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Next biennial edition announced; programme and entry information still to follow.
Event details & source ↗Elmhurst, Illinois
Next dates awaited
Organizer lists 29–31 May without a clear year. Confirm the next edition with the organizer.
Event details & source ↗Columbus, Georgia
Next dates awaited
Concerts, masterclasses and competition divisions from school to professional level. Next dates not verified.
Event details & source ↗Bucharest
Next dates awaited
Professional and hobby divisions with several age groups. Organizer's current rules cover 2026; next edition dates awaited.
Event details & source ↗Heinsberg
Next dates awaited
Biennial festival; organizer currently lists its 28–30 May 2025 edition. Next dates not announced.
Event details & source ↗Lagonegro
Next dates awaited
Guitar festival organized by Amici della Musica del Lagonegrese. Next full festival and competition dates not verified.
Event details & source ↗Lambesc
Next dates awaited
Latest verified edition: 3–6 July 2025. Next dates unconfirmed; link is the municipal event information.
Event details & source ↗Olsztyn
Next dates awaited
Joaquín Rodrigo guitar course and competition. Latest published regulations are for 29 June–3 July 2025; next dates awaited.
Event details & source ↗Malibu, California
Next dates awaited
Pepperdine explicitly says dates for the next competition have not been set.
Event details & source ↗Osijek
Past edition · –
Concerts with Goran Krivokapić and Lovro Peretić, nine competition categories and masterclasses at the Academy of Arts and Culture. Consult the organiser for applications and individual venues.
Event details & source ↗University of Louisville School of Music, Louisville, Kentucky
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Concerts, intensive study and open, collegiate and youth competitions.
Event details & source ↗Yamaha Ratchadapisek, Fortune Town, Bangkok
Past edition · –
Concerts, masterclasses and open, under-18 and under-12 competitions at Yamaha Ratchadapisek Music School.
Event details & source ↗Plovdiv
Past edition · –
Tenth edition with concerts and an international classical guitar competition on 4 October. The wider programme includes Yamandu Costa. Check the programme and competition rules separately.
Event details & source ↗Alessandria
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International classical guitar competition. Entry deadline was 31 August 2026.
Event details & source ↗Tampere and Pirkkala
Past edition · –
Classical and flamenco concerts and courses; organizer lists free classical masterclasses.
Event details & source ↗Harvest House, Felixstowe, Suffolk
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Concerts, composition and luthiery sessions at Harvest House. Active masterclass places are full; check audience access.
Event details & source ↗Vienna
Past edition · –
Concerts, courses, competitions and luthier exhibition.
Event details & source ↗Cluj-Napoca
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Transilvania International Guitar Festival: masterclasses, recitals and two competitions for different levels.
Event details & source ↗Carine, Western Australia
Past edition · –
Ensemble and solo participation at Carine Senior High School.
Event details & source ↗Ahausen / Rotenburg
Past edition · –
Rotenburger Gitarrenwoche: lessons, chamber music and guitar orchestra.
Event details & source ↗Cassino
Past edition ·
Current News for Guitar Competition by Note Classiche; date shown is the in-person final.
Event details & source ↗Greensboro, North Carolina
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Current summer course listed by the Aaron Shearer Foundation; lessons, ensemble and professional development.
Event details & source ↗Krzyżowa
Past edition · –
Lessons and concerts for amateurs and professionals; classical and other guitar styles.
Event details & source ↗Petrer
Past edition · –
José Tomás festival. Competition 12–16 July; guitar fair 16–18 July.
Event details & source ↗Sinaia
Past edition · –
Classical guitar recitals, gala and age-group competitions.
Event details & source ↗Córdoba
Past edition · –
Concerts and courses across classical, flamenco and other guitar styles.
Event details & source ↗New York City
Past edition · –
Masterclasses, workshops and ensemble and solo performance opportunities.
Event details & source ↗Denver, Colorado
Past edition · –
Concerts, competitions, masterclasses and vendor exhibition.
Event details & source ↗Boston & Cambridge, Massachusetts
Past edition · –
Concerts, academy and workshops.
Event details & source ↗Albuquerque, New Mexico
Past edition · –
Workshops, concerts and festival guitar orchestra.
Event details & source ↗Houston, Texas
Past edition · –
Classes for school-age players, students and adults; virtual competition.
Event details & source ↗Tallinn
Past edition · –
Concert series spanning classical guitar, lute and chamber music.
Event details & source ↗Cleveland, Ohio
Past edition · –
Concerts, lectures and James Stroud youth competition.
Event details & source ↗Parma
Past edition · –
Paganini Guitar Festival: concerts, masterclasses and competition.
Event details & source ↗Zeven
Past edition · –
Concerts and workshops for beginner and advanced players.
Event details & source ↗Neuwied-Engers / Rhine region
Past edition · –
Renamed Rhine Guitar Festival & Academy; concerts, competition and masterclasses.
Event details & source ↗Gevelsberg
Past edition · –
Municipal organizer confirms festival dates.
Event details & source ↗Vendôme
Past edition · –
Guitares au Gré du Loir festival. Dates reported by local press; former festival domain now hosts unrelated content.
Event details & source ↗Setauket, New York
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Concerts, masterclasses and national high-school competition.
Event details & source ↗Boone, North Carolina
Past edition · –
Concerts, masterclasses and competitions for multiple ages.
Event details & source ↗Brownsville, Texas
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Ensemble competition and guest concerts.
Event details & source ↗Belgrade
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Classical edition with concerts, education and competition.
Event details & source ↗Sydney Olympic Park
Past edition · –
All-genre guitar show with gear, performances and workshops; not exclusively classical.
Event details & source ↗Richardson, Texas
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UT Dallas festival with adult and youth competitions, concerts and masterclasses.
Event details & source ↗Miami, Florida
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FIU festival with concerts, workshops and luthiers exhibition.
Event details & source ↗Nevada
On hiatus
Organizer confirms a 2026 hiatus and mentions a 2027/2028 return; exact dates unannounced.
Event details & source ↗Enschede
On hiatus
No full festival or masterclasses in 2026. Organizer will review plans for next year; a smaller Guitar Show ran on 17 May.
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