Boston GuitarFest XXI 2026: Academy and Festival Schedule of Events
*All events at the Multicutural Arts Center (MAC) unless otherwise specified, open to all duly registered Boston GuitarFest XX participants.
**Adult Education schedule is found here.
Wednesday
6:00pm
Arrival at MAC
7:30pm
Competition
9:00pm
Announcement of Winner, followed by Meet and Greet with Competitors and Jury (Snacks provided)
Thursday
10:00am
Private Lessons, Day 1 (Foundry, until 5:00pm)
12:00pm
Eliot Fisk guitar aerobics class (all levels)
1:00pm
Break
1:30pm
Lecture: “Bach and Forgiveness” by Dr. David Malvinni (All)
2:30pm
Break
3:00pm
Academy Masterclass: Eliot Fisk (until 6:00pm)
6:00pm
Break
7:30pm
Guest Artist Concert: Joaquín Clerch
Friday
10:00am
Private Lessons, Day 2 (Foundry, until 7:00pm)
12:00pm
Noon Concert: Duo Mantar, Adam Levin (guitar), Jacob Reuven (mandolin)
1:00pm
Break
1:30pm
Joaquín Clerch: Technique class (all)
2:30pm
Break
3:00pm
Academy Masterclass: Joaquín Clerch (until 6:00pm)
6:00pm
Break
7:30pm
Guest Artist Concert: Meng Su
Saturday: All events at Boston College Main Campus (Exact Locations TBD)
12:00pm
Noon Concert: Artists TBA and Boston Guitar Orchestra conducted by Robert Bekkers
1:00pm
Break
1:30pm
Lecture (Public): “J.S. Bach: Tuning and Temperament” by Dr. David Malvinni
2:30pm
Break
3:00pm
Academy Masterclass: Meng Su
6:00pm
Break
7:30pm
Gala Concert: An Evening with Eliot Fisk
Sunday
10:00pm
Joaquín Clerch: Technique class Pt. 2 (all)
1:30pm
Academy Students and Competition Participants Final Concert
2:45pm
Competition First Prize Winner Final Concert
3:15pm
Closing Reception
4:50pm
Festival End – Exit Building by 4:50pm
* Schedule is subject to change