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The Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition 2026

Name: The Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition 2026
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Bangkok

The Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition 2026 is set to take place from October 2 to 4, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. This 26th edition brings together international guitar players, makers, and enthusiasts for three days of master classes, exhibits, competitions, and concerts, held at the Yamaha Ratchadapisek Music School.

Date: Oct 2-4, 2026
Location: Bangkok
Status: Upcoming

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The Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition 2026

Event summary

Highlights

Features international and regional guitar maestros
Includes master classes, guitar exhibits, and daily concerts
Hosts a guitar competition with a prize for the winner
Celebrates its 26th edition

Organized by The Thailand Guitar Society in association with Savarez Strings and the Yamaha Ratchadapisek Music School, this event is described as South-East Asia’s finest assembly and the biggest classical guitar event in the region. The agenda includes master classes led by acclaimed world-class musicians, guitar exhibits, and an open competition.

Each day of the festival culminates in a concert featuring celebrated guitar maestros. Notable international guests include Paul Galbraith (Scotland), Philippe Villa (France), Leon Koudelak (Czech), and Xuanxuan Sun (China), alongside Thai artists like Woratep Rattana-umpawan and the Siam Guitar Quartet. Evening concert tickets are priced at Bht 500 for adults and Bht 250 for students. Observers for master classes and competitions can attend for Bht 100.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Yamaha Ratchadapisek Music School; thepattayanews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Bangkok

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