ECU Guitar Festival
October 23–25, 2026
Three days of classical and jazz guitar featuring concerts, masterclasses, competitions, and performances.
The 2026 ECU Guitar Festival welcomes high-school, collegiate, graduate, and community guitarists for three days of performances, masterclasses, competitions, and educational events celebrating classical and jazz guitar.
The Festival brings together internationally recognized artists, outstanding educators, and talented students for an exciting weekend of music-making at East Carolina University.
Save the Date
October 23–25, 2026
A. J. Fletcher Music Center
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Festival Highlights
Three Days of Guitar
- Evening concerts featuring internationally
recognized guest artists - Classical and jazz masterclasses
- Solo guitar competitions
- Educational presentations
- Student performances
- Awards ceremony and reception
Featured Guest Artists
Adam Kossler
Classical Guitar
Elliot Frank
Classical Guitar
Steve Herberman
Jazz Guitar
Registration Information
Student Participant
$150
Includes masterclass participation, Festival concerts, educational events, and the student recital.
Competition Add-On
$75
Available to registered student participants entering the Youth/High School or Collegiate/Open competition.
Community Auditor
$100
Includes admission to masterclasses, educational events, and Festival concerts without participant activities.
Support the Festival
Help the ECU Guitar Festival Grow
Your gift supports outstanding educational and performance opportunities
for the next generation of guitarists.
Festival Sponsors
Arendell Parrott Academy
Presenting Sponsor
Altamira Guitars
Sponsor
