Registration: February 1–May 15, 2026

To attend and participate, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Program

• International Academy: Registration Form
• Academy: Registration Form
• Young Guitarists Workshop (YGW): Registration Form
• Adult Education: Registration Form

Step 2: Complete Payment

After submitting your registration form, make a payment to finish the registration process.

When: June 17–21, 2026

Venues:

• Multicultural Arts Center
41 2nd Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141
• The Foundry
101 Rogers Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
• Boston College, Gasson Hall
140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Competition for Solo Classical Guitar

The BGFest XXI Academy Performance Competition is open to Academy participants only. Finalists will be announced by May 31st, 2026. The Final Round will take place on June 11th, 2026 at The Foundry, Cambridge, MA.

The first prize winner will perform a solo recital (20–30 minutes) as part of the final concert on June 21st, 2026.

For more information, see the competition page.