Registration for GuitarFest West 2026 is now open!  Join us at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta from August 10th to the 14th for an incredible week filled with classical guitar. 

In addition to masterclasses, workshops, concerts, and ensemble rehearsals, GuitarFest West 2026 will once again feature an International Guitar Competition!

This year we are incredibly excited to welcome Matthew McAllister from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, as well as the return of fan favorites Bokyung Byun, Rob MacDonald, and Emma Rush.  This year's full line up includes:

• Brett Gunther (Mount Royal University Conservatory) Program Director

• Matthew McAllister (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)

• Rob MacDonald (University of Toronto)

• Bokyung Byun (University of North Texas)

• Emma Rush (Performer, Clinician, and Educator) Program Co-Director

• Darren Young (Mount Royal University Conservatory)

Register now to secure your spot and to take advantage of the early bird registration fees:

Full Festival: $477 (10% Early Bird Discount Available)

Half Days: $238 

Competition Only: $160

Competition AND Festival: $530 (10% Early Bird Discount Available)