2025 Texas Guitar Competition & Festival
AUSTIN, TX – The 2025 Texas Guitar Competition and Festival ignites March 6–8 at the University Theatre and Jonsson Performance Hall, spotlighting world-class classical guitar performances, competitive excellence, and immersive guitar education. This three-day guitar event unites rising stars, legendary maestros, and guitar enthusiasts.
Thursday, March 6
- Semi-finals: Adult Guitar Competition (Closed event)
- 7:00 PM: Tribute to Enric Madriguera pre-concert
- 7:30 PM: Sohta Nakabayashi Concert (2024 Adult Competition Winner)
Friday, March 7
- Master Classes:
- 10:00 AM: Sohta Nakabayashi
- 2:00 PM: David Russell (GRAMMY-winning guitarist)
- 4:00 PM: Competitor Meet-and-Greet
- 7:00 PM: Mario Pino (2024 CIGA Junior Winner) pre-concert
- 7:30 PM: Adult Competition Finals
Saturday, March 8
- 10:00 AM: Youth Guitar Competition (parents/teachers only)
- 12:00 PM: Guitar Vendor Fair (JP Hall)
- 2:00 PM: Lecture by Dr. Bryan Burns
- 3:00 PM: Guitar Vendor Demonstrations
- 7:00 PM: Festival Youth Orchestra pre-concert
- 7:30 PM: David Russell Concert & Award Ceremony (co-presented by Allegro Guitar Society)
Key Highlights
- Competitions: Watch adult and youth guitarists vie for top honors.
- Master Classes: Learn from icons David Russell and Sohta Nakabayashi.
- Concerts: Revel in performances by classical guitar virtuosos.
- Guitar Expo: Explore luthier creations at the Vendor Fair.
Event Details:
📍 Venues: University Theatre & Jonsson Performance Hall
📅 Dates: March 6–8, 2025
ℹ️ Updates: Track schedules via Comet Calendar.