Masterclass
Concerts
Guitar competition
Lutherie exhibition
Valle d'Itria Guitar Festival
2-6 SEPTEMBER 2026
MARTINA FRANCA - LOCOROTONDO - CISTERNINO
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Upcoming concerts
See upcoming concerts02 Sep
Duo Bandini-Chiacchiaretta
20:00 · Martina Franca
Piccolo Teatro Comunale «Valerio Cappelli»
03 Sep
Silvia Escamilla Jiménez
20:00 · Cisternino
Cimitero Vecchio, Chiesa di S. Maria di Costantinopoli
04 Sep
Competition Final Concert
20:00 · Locorotondo
Villa Mitolo
05 Sep
Carlo Marchione
18:00 · Martina Franca
Auditorium Fondazione Paolo Grassi
06 Sep
Masterclass Students’ Final Concert
11:30 · Martina Franca
Associazione Artigiana del Mutuo Soccorso
Initiatives
Valle d'Itria Guitar Festival 2026
Work
Masterclass
One-to-one lessons, group classes, and mentoring with guest teachers in a high-intensity practical path.
2-6 September
Daily sessions · Historic center
Work
Concerts
Recitals and special projects between historic palaces and auditoriums, with Italian and international artists.
Every evening
Evening program · Martina Franca
Work
Guitar competition
Live semifinals and finals with an international jury, public listening, and support for emerging talent.
3-4 September
Live rounds · Historic center
Work
Lutherie exhibition
Author instruments, guided trials, and meetings with master luthiers to explore materials, tone, and construction.
Exhibition area
Instrument trials · Open meetings
Masterclass & Competition
2026 registrations are open
Advanced masterclass from 4 to 6 September and the 1st «Valle d'Itria Guitar Festival» International Competition on 3 and 4 September. Fees, deadlines and requirements are in the official regulations.
One-to-one lessons with Giampaolo Bandini and Carlo Marchione