Boston GuitarFest XX - Celebrating 20 Years of Guitar Excellence

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Boston GuitarFest XX celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a spectacular lineup of concerts, masterclasses, and workshops, featuring world-class performers like Eliot Fisk, Xuefei Yang, and Grisha Goryachev.

When: June 11–14, 2025

Location: Cambridge/Boston, Massachusetts

Venues:

Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2025

To apply for the Academy (ages 15-28), please first fill out this Google Form first.

Visit the registration page to select and pay for specific programs and ticketed events.

Education Programs

Boston GuitarFest XX

Academy

Ages 15 - 28


  • Two private lessons OR 1 masterclass and 1 private lesson
  • Workshops
  • Competition (optional)
  • Closing academy student concert (optional)
  • Free admission to all Boston GuitarFest XX events

Continuing Education

Ages 28 and above


  • 2 private lessons
  • Workshops
  • Ensemble experience
  • Robert Bekkers Guitar Orchestra (optional)
  • Free admission to all Boston GuitarFest XX events

International Academy (all online)

Open to all students in China, in collaboration with Shanghai Conservatory and Professor Zhenqui Min

Ages 15 - 30


  • 2 Private Lessons (Online)
  • Performance Class (Online)

EFGA wishes to thank the generosity of friends and patrons from around the world!

Boston GuitarFest depends upon your generosity. Donations are gratefully accepted.

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