Classical Guitar Competition
Donation only · Meet & greet with jury after
5
Days
3
World-Class Artists
3
Venues
XXI
Years of BGFest
Registration open Feb 1 – May 15, 2026
Choose your program, submit the registration form, then complete payment to secure your spot.


Ages 15–28
Ages 28+ · Thu–Fri
Ages 15–30 · All Online
Where
June 17–21
All Events at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC)
6:00pm
Doors open at MAC
7:30pm
Competition
9:00pm
Announcement of Winner, followed by Meet and Greet with Competitors and Jury
Pay What You Can
Every lecture, masterclass, workshop, and most concerts at BGFest XXI are open to the public, no ticket required. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Donation only · Meet & greet with jury after
Bring your guitar! Auditors welcome at every level
Dr. David Malvinni · Open to all
Open to public audience.
Noon concert — donation welcome
Dr. David Malvinni · at First Lutheran Church
Open to public audience.
Boston & New Jersey Guitar Orchestras
Presented by Joaquín Clerch
Open to public audience.
Academy & competition participants in concert
First-prize winner solo recital