The competition is open for all guitarists born in 1994 and younger.

 

First round 

Friday, 27th March and Saturday, 28th March 2026 – online in video form.

The first round program should include between 12 and 15 minutes of music featuring at least two different styles/periods of the competitor’s choice.

The competition is public and the first round can be watched on our YouTube Channel.

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Second/semi-final round 

Friday, 15th May 2026 – live at the Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg (Salle Polyvalente).

The second round program should include up to 18 minutes of music featuring at least two different styles/periods of the competitor’s choice and including at least one movement from one of the sonatas listed here.

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Final round 

Sunday, 17th May 2026 – live at the Philharmonie Luxembourg (Salle de musique de chambre).

The final round program should include up to 22 minutes of music featuring at least two different styles/periods of the competitor’s choice and including at least two movements from one of the sonatas listed here.

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No pieces or movements can be repeated in different competition rounds!

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Awards

1st prize: 4000€ (Award of the Ville de Luxembourg)

2nd prize: 2000€ (Award of the Ministry of Culture Luxembourg)

3rd prize: 1200€ (Award of the Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg)

4th prize: 800€ (Award of the Festival de guitare de Luxembourg)

Audience award: 400€ (Sponsored by the Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg)

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Extra prizes:

All semi finalists get two nights accommodation in a single room covered by the organizer.

All finalists will get strings by Knobloch and Savarez.

The 1st prize winner will be invited for a concert and masterclass at the Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg in 2026 with artists fee, travel and accommodation costs covered.

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Registration fee

Early registration (until Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23.59 CET): 75€

Late registration (until Sunday 8th March 2026 at 23.59 CET): 100€

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Registration deadline

First, early deadline: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 23.59 CET

Second, last deadline: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 23.59 CET

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Jury​ 1st and 2nd round

Josip Dragnić (Luxembourg/Croatia), Hany Heshmat (Luxembourg), Gerhard Reichenbach (Germany), Magali Rischette (Belgium), Antonio Rumenović (Croatia)​

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