29. Aalborg Guitar Festival & Competitions 2026
14 – 22 November 2026
The largest guitarfestival in Denmark. You can hear Classical, Modern, Jazz & Blues – Flamenco, Folkmusic, music for everyone – young and old. Meet new guitar friends at a concert , workshop, competition or at an exhibition
CONCERTS
Currently under development - Keep an eye out for updates!
Aalborg Culture School's Guitarday 2026
14.11.2026 – 14:00
Place: Nordkraft, 9000 Aalborg
Free Entrance
Opening Concert:
Ensemble Zimmerman
Solist: Lars Strikkersen
15.11.2026 – 19.30
Place: Sankt Markus Kirke, Teglværks Alle 17, 9000 Aalborg
Presale: kr. 100,- + fee
At the entrance: kr. 150,-
Students and <16 years old free entrance.
In Collaboration with: Sankt Markus Kirke.
Jazz Night:
Ulf Bandgren, Sweden & Jens Christian Kwella, Denmark
16.11.2026 – 19.30
Entrence presale : kr. 100,- + fee
For members of Center for Dansk Jazz History kr. 50 + fee
In collaboration with Center for Danish Jazz History and Guitar Rama.
Flamenco Night:
Juan Lorenzo Flamenco Trio
17.11.2026 – 19:30
Place: Abzalon, Absalonsgade 28, 9000 Aalborg
Presale: kr. 150 + fee
In the door: Kr. 200
Classical Night:
Laurent Boutros, France &
Nicola Montella, Italy
18.11.2026 – 19.30
Place: Klosterkirken ved Aalborg Kloster, via, Klosterjordet, C. W. Obels Pl. 5, 9000 Aalborg
Presale: kr. 150,- + fee
At the entrance: kr. 200,-.
Students and <16 years old free entrance.
8. Aalborg International Guitar Competition
Category I - Round 1
19.11.2026 – 9:00 -16.00
Place: Klassisk Sal, Musikkens Hus, Musikkens Plads, 9000 Aalborg
Free entrance for audience
Flavius Wagner, Germany & Duo Brillianti Cordi, Czech Republic
19.11.2026 – 19.30
Place: Sankt Markus Kirke, Teglværks Alle 17, 9000 Aalborg
In Collaboration with: Sankt Markus Kirke
Presale: kr. 100 + fee
In the door: kr. 150
Students and <16 years old free entrance
Aalborg International Guitar Competition
Category I - Semifinal
20.11.2026 – 10.00-15.00
Place: Klassisk Sal, Musikkens Hus, Musikkens Plads, 9000 Aalborg
Free entrance for audience
Anders Clemens Øien, Norway &
MP Guitar Duo, Portugal
20.11.2026 – 20:00
Place: Klosterkirken ved Aalborg Kloster, via, Klosterjordet, C. W. Obels Pl. 5, 9000 Aalborg
Presale: kr. 100,- + fee
At the entrance: kr. 150,-.
Only 25 tickets for sale! – English look below.
Students and <16 years old free entrance
Duo Lazzeri-Mastrini, Italy
21.11.2026 – 11.00
Place: Klaverstemmeren, Danmarksgade 28, 9000 Aalborg
In collaboration with: Klaverstemmeren
Free entrance.
Guitar Expo Concert
21.11.2026 – 15.00-17:00
Place: Skipper Clement Skolen, Gammel Kærvej 40, 9000 Aalborg
Come and find your new guitar at the Exhibition that takes place on November the 21st and 22nd 2026 at Skipper Clement Skolen. (entrance is Free).
Free entrance
Aalborg International Guitar Competition
Category II - Finale
21.11.2026 – 15.00-17:00
Place: Skipper Clement Skolen, Gammel Kærvej 40, 9000 Aalborg
Free entrance for audience
8. Aalborg International Guitar Competition 2026
Category I - Grand Final & Award Ceremony
21.11.2026 – 20.00
Place: Klassisk Sal, Musikkens Hus, Musikkens Plads 1, 9000 Aalborg
Free entrance
Participants Concert
22.11.2026 – 14.30
Place: Skipper Clement School, Gammel Kærvej 30, 9000 Aalborg
Free Entrance
COMPETITIONS
Aalborg International Composer Competition for Classical Guitar 2026
Deadline 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 Augustine Foundation and Knud Højsgaard Foundation.
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.
For rules and regulations see here
Aalborg International Guitar Competition
Deadline registration October 1st 2026.
Category I for Classical Guitar Solo: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 and the general rules of this competition. The decisions of the jury.
Participation fee: kr. 1.800 (250 €) including 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 21st, as well as breakfast and lunch on November 22nd 2026.
All Meals on November 21st as well as on the 22nd will be served at the Skipper Clement School where the festival has its base of operations. Participants who do not reach the final are offered a one-hour masterclass on the 21st or the 22nd.
For rules and general regulation see here
Aalborg International Guitar Competition
Deadline registration October 1st 2026.
Category II for Classical Guitar Solo:
Competition of Category II will take place at Skipper Clement Skolen in Aalborg on November 21st 2026 between 15.00 – 17.00.
Participation Fee: Competition only: kr. 250,- (33€), which also covers free admission to the Grand Finale on November 21st 2026.
Competition and Talentclass Weekend (see program under workshops): kr. 850 (150 €).
Conditions Category II:
The Competition is open to classical guitarists of all countries.
Maximum age of 20 years old by the start of the competition.
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 and general rules of this competition the decision of the jury.
For rules and general regulation see here
WORKSHOPS
Masterclasses
This year’s professors are: Anders Clemens Øien, Vladislav Blaha, Nicola Montella, Laurent Boutros, Pedro Rufino, Manuel Toucinho
Seminarprice price: kr. 1500,-/€200,-
The masterclass can accommodate 15 participants and is open for all. All participants receive at least 2 lessons of 50 min.
All receive at least 2 lessons of 50 min. A “Master Class” ticket gives access to all festival concerts, exhibitions and workshops as well as accommodation at Skipper Clement School, Gammel Kærvej 30, 9000 Aalborg (Friday to Sunday) and food on November 21st – 22nd 2026. Please bring your own sleeping bag.
Talent Class with Frederik Munk Larsen
Seminarprice: kr 600,-/€80,-
Seminar Price for Category II participants: kr 850,-/€115,-
The “Talent Class” is a course for young people from the ages of 13-20, who have played guitar for a few years and want to continue or wish to join the talent class at MGK or to study at an institute of higher education. The course includes ensemble playing, technique exercises, solo lessons etc.
A “Talent Class” ticket gives access to all festival concerts, exhibitions and workshops as well as accommodation at Skipper Clement School, Gammel Kærvej 30, 9000 Aalborg (Friday to Sunday) and food on November 21st – 22nd 2026.
Please bring your own sleeping bagand sleeping pad.
Classic Guitar 10+ with Karol Mruk and Mats Lindblad
Seminarprice: kr 600,-/€80,-‘
Classical Guitar 10+ is a course for children who are 9-14 years old and who have played the guitar for 1-2 years and have some knowledge of the guitar fingerboard and technique.
A “Classic for young 10 +” ticket gives access to all festival concerts, exhibitions and workshops as well as accommodation at Skipper Clement School, Gammel Kærvej 30, 9000 Aalborg (Friday to Sunday) and food on November 15th – 16th 2025.
Please bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Classic Guitar for 18 +
with Manuel Tauchino, Portugal, Flavius Wagner, Germany Simon Kirstein Oddershede & Anette Wandel, Denmark
Seminarprice: kr. 1.500,-/ € 200,-
Classical Guitar Seminar for 20 + accepts 12 participants and is offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced guitar players over 20 years of age. The seminar contains solo lessons, technic lessons and guitar ensemble work.
A “Classical Guitar 20+” ticket gives access to all festival concerts exhibitions and workshops as well as accommodation at Skipper Clement School, Gammel Kærvej 30, 9000 Aalborg (Friday to Sunday) and food on November 21st – 22nd 2026.
Please bring your own sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
GUITAR EXPO
21 - 22 November 2026 at Skipper Clement School, 9000 Aalborg
Johannes Lundahl is based in Svendborg, and builds concert classical and flamenco guitars. The guitars construction is based on the traditional spanish style, with the addition of modern techniques and principles. My aim is to create instruments with balance between the traditional sound and modern needs, and continuosly pushing new ideas and design elements.
IIntroduction:
Ballowitz Guitars is based in Copenhagen.
Henrik Sandberg Ballowitz is a young Danish guitar builder specializing in the Spanish guitars.
In my workshop in Copenhagen, I build classical guitars in the Granada tradition, having learned from masters such as Stephen Hill and José Vigil. My focus is always on tone, balance and playability – an approach that was recognized in 2025 with 3rd prize at the prestigious Antonio Marín Montero Guitar Making Competition in Granada. I build each guitar with respect for the materials and with the desire to create an instrument that can inspire.
Classical Guitars Copenhagen is situated a few minutes drive from Copenhagen airport.
Clients from abroad will be picked up at the airport by car.
We only book one client pr. day, which means that you will be alone in the studio. You will thereby be able to test many guitars during your stay and take your time to decide which guitar you feel most comfortable with.
Carsten is a concert guitarist himself and if you wish, he will be glad to play the different guitars for you.
Your day at Classical Guitars Copenhagen could be as follows:
- You arrive in the morning.
- You test guitars alone or with the help from Carsten
- You are offered a light lunch if wanted.
- You test more guitars if needed.
- In the afternoon we drive you back to the airport in time for your flight home, hopefully together with the new guitar of your dreams!
Dragan Zivanovic
Omang Guitars
