11th Pleven Guitar Festival 2026
Competitions
Choose the section that best matches the way you perform. The international in-person competition offers categories for classical guitar soloists, chamber groups, and guitar ensembles or orchestras.
International In-Person Competition
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Classical Guitar — Soloists
7 age categories · solo performance · in person. For classical guitar soloists, from the youngest age group to a two-round category with no age restrictions.
Chamber Music
4 age groups · 2–5 performers · at least one classical guitar. For duos, trios, quartets, and quintets that include at least one classical guitar.
Guitar Ensembles and Orchestras
4 age groups · at least 6 performers · at least one classical guitar. For ensembles and orchestras of at least six performers that include at least one classical guitar. Other instruments, singers, a teacher performing as part of the ensemble, and/or a conductor are permitted.
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