A festival for young musicians and their families
Find competition, learning, ticket and accommodation information for PGF 2026 in one place.
FOR PARENTS
Choose your next step
Explore competitions, learning opportunities, tickets and accommodation, and choose the right festival experience for your family.
International In-Person Competition
For advanced and professionally oriented performers across 15 international categories.
Young Masters
An educational and performance programme for young classical and electric guitarists.
Accommodation
Three stay packages, including options for participants and families.
Tickets and passes
Festival passes can now be requested through the registration form. Individual concert tickets are not on sale yet.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Family and companion options
Choose an option according to the number of visitors and the events you plan to attend.
- Family Pass A
- 2 adults + 1 school student. Early Bird through 30 September 2026: €90; regular price 1–26 October 2026: €105; late price 27 October–24 November 2026: €120. All deadlines use Bulgarian time.
- Family Pass B
- 2 adults + 2 school students. Early Bird through 30 September 2026: €105; regular price 1–26 October 2026: €120; late price 27 October–24 November 2026: €135. All deadlines use Bulgarian time.
- Companion Adult
- €20; daytime programme and applicable activities; excludes evening concerts and the Pleven Philharmonic concert
- Companion Child
- €10; companion access for a child to the daytime programme and applicable activities; excludes evening concerts and the Pleven Philharmonic concert
QUICK GUIDANCE
Help with choosing
Two short routes to verified, practical information.
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Answer a few questions and see the most suitable opportunities.
Questions for parents
Practical answers about categories, accommodation, venues and participation.