Aalborg International Composer Competition for Classical Guitar 2026
Deadline for registration October 1st 2026.
Aalborg Guitar Festival and Competitions invites entries for the Composers’ Competition for the six-stringed classical guitar. The competition has been arranged in collaboration with Bergmann Edition and with the support of the Augustinus Foundation and Knud Højsgaard Fonden.
One of the aims of the competition is to promote new work and enlarge the classical guitar repertoire. The intention is that the composer will meet the guitarist, and the guitarist will meet the audience.
Contact: fs@aalborgguitarfestival.com
Registrations Fee: € 50,-/ kr. 350,- + ticket fee for Billetto.
8th Aalborg International Guitar Competition 2026 for Classical Guitar Solo
Deadline for registration October 1st 2026.
Category I
Conditions of participation in Category I:
- The Aalborg Guitar Competition is open to classical guitarists of all countries
- University or Conservatory students or professional players.
- Maximum age of 35 by the start of the competition.
Every participant taking active part declares to accept:
- The regulations of this competition
- The decisions of the jury
- The general rules of the competition
Participation fee: kr. 1.800 (€ 243,-) + ticket fee for Billeto. Including is free entrance to all concerts, free accommodation (this can be with a host family arranged by us) from 18.11.2026 – 22.11.2026 and free meals consisting of breakfast, lunch and dinner on November 22st, as well as breakfast and lunch on November 22nd. All Meals on November the 21st as well as on November the 22nd will be served at the Skipper Clement School where the festival has its base of operations.
Category II
Conditions Category II:
- The Competition is open to classical guitarists of all countries
- Only amateurs between 13 and 17 years of age may take part
- The competition is only completed with at least 5 registered participants
- There is one round only.
Every participant taking active part declares to accept:
- The regulations of this competition
- The decision of the jury
- The general rules of the competition
Participation Fee:
Competition only: kr. 250 (€ 33) + (ticket fee), which also covers free admission to the Grand Finale concert on November 21st 2026.
Competition and Talentclass Weekend (see program under workshops): kr. 750,- (€ 100,-) +ticket fee).