BGFest XXI

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June 17–21, 2026 · Venues in Cambridge & Boston, MA

BostonGuitarFestXXI

"Back to Bach 2"

Five days of concerts, masterclasses, and workshops with world-class faculty.

Eliot Fisk

Artistic Director

Meng Su

Guest Artist

Joaquín Clerch

Guest Artist

Days

World-Class Artists

Venues

XXI

Years of BGFest

Registration open Feb 1 – May 15, 2026

Register as a Participant

Choose your program, submit the registration form, then complete payment to secure your spot.

Academy

Ages 15–28

—Two individual lessons or 1 masterclass + 1 individual lesson
—Workshops and lectures
—Competition (optional)
—Closing student concert (optional)
—Free admission to all events

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Adult Education

Ages 28+ · Thu–Fri

—Workshops and ensemble experiences
—Free admission to all Thursday & Friday events

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International Academy

Ages 15–30 · All Online

—2 individual lessons (online)
—Performance class (online)
—By arrangement with Professor Zhenqi Min (Shanghai Conservatory).

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How Registration Works

Choose your program

Select Academy, Adult Education, or International Academy above and submit the Google Form.

Complete payment

After submitting your form, make your payment to finalize your spot.

Academy Participants Only

Competition for Solo Classical Guitar

Finalists announced June 5th, 2026 · Final round June 17 at the Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge.

First prize winner performs a solo recital (20–30 min) at the closing concert on June 21, 2026.

Video submissions due

June 1st, 2026

Where

Venues

MAC

Multicultural Arts Center

June 17, 18, 19 & 21

41 Second StreetCambridge, MA 02141

FLC

First Lutheran Church

June 20 only

99 Berkeley StBoston, MA 02116

Foundry

The Foundry

Individual lessons only, as needed

101 Rogers StreetCambridge, MA 02142

June 17–21

Schedule

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

12 FreeEvents.

Every lecture, masterclass, workshop, and most concerts at BGFest XXI are open to the public, no ticket required. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Auditors welcomeBring your guitarAll ages

Wed · Jun 177:30pm

Classical Guitar Competition

Donation only · Meet & greet with jury after

Freedonations welcome

Thu · Jun 1812:00pm

Eliot Fisk — “Guitar Aerobics for All”

Bring your guitar! Auditors welcome at every level

Freedonations welcome

Thu · Jun 181:30pm

Lecture: “Bach and Rebellion”

Dr. David Malvinni · Open to all

Freedonations welcome

Thu · Jun 183:00pm

Eliot Fisk Masterclass

Open to public audience.

Freedonations welcome

Fri · Jun 1912:00pm

Adam Levin & Matthew Rohde Guitar Duo

Noon concert — donation welcome

Freedonations welcome

Fri · Jun 191:30pm

Lecture: “Bach and Faith”

Dr. David Malvinni · at First Lutheran Church

Freedonations welcome

Fri · Jun 193:00pm

Joaquín Clerch Masterclass

Open to public audience.

Freedonations welcome

Sat · Jun 2012:00pm

Guitar Orchestra Summit

Boston & New Jersey Guitar Orchestras

Freedonations welcome

Sat · Jun 201:30pm

Alhambra Guitarras Demonstration

Presented by Joaquín Clerch

Freedonations welcome

Sat · Jun 203:00pm

Meng Su Masterclass

Open to public audience.

Freedonations welcome

Sun · Jun 211:30pm

Star Students of Boston GuitarFest XXI

Academy & competition participants in concert

Freedonations welcome

Sun · Jun 212:45pm

Competition Winner Recital

First-prize winner solo recital

Freedonations welcome

Boston GuitarFest is sustained by the generosity of attendees. Any amount helps us bring world-class artistry to Boston each June.

Our Supporters

Sponsors & Partners

EFGA wishes to thank the generosity of friends and patrons from around the world. Boston GuitarFest depends upon your generosity.

The Red Elm Tree Foundation

The Leech Foundation

Join us in June

Five days of music, learning, and community in Cambridge and Boston.