The 2026 guitar show season is almost over, but there’s plenty to look forward to. Here are the guitar shows and festivals coming up in Europe from November 2026 to May 2027.
The dates below are based on organisers’ announcements and the Vintage & Rare guitar show calendar. Always check the official website before you book tickets or travel, as dates can change.
At a Glance
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | The Great Scandinavian Guitarshow | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 14 to 15 November 2026 | SHG Music Show Milano | Milan, Italy |
| 21 November 2026 | Amsterdam Guitar Heaven | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 14 March 2027 | Guitars and More | Wettingen, Switzerland |
| 23 to 25 April 2027 | Montreux International Guitar Show | Montreux, Switzerland |
| 5 to 9 May 2027 | Paris Guitar Festival | Montrouge (Paris), France |
| 14 to 16 May 2027 | Guitar Show Bologna | Bologna, Italy |
| 26 to 30 May 2027 | Bridge Guitar Festival and Convention | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
This Autumn
The Great Scandinavian Guitarshow: Stockholm, 25 October 2026
Today! Scandinavia’s long-running guitar show, this year with a semi-hollow theme and a live set from The Axman Band with Mats Ronander. Read our guide.
SHG Music Show Milano: Milan, 14 to 15 November 2026
A two-day guitar and music show at East End Studios in Milan. A good excuse for an autumn city break in Italy.
Amsterdam Guitar Heaven: Amsterdam, 21 November 2026
The big one for Dutch players: a gear show and workshop festival at Q-Factory, with Guy Pratt, Alexandr Misko, Peter Tiehuis and more. Read our guide.
Spring 2027
Guitars and More: Wettingen, 14 March 2027
The friendly Swiss one-day fair with boutique luthiers, a flea market and a closing Blues Jam. Read our guide to this year’s edition.
Vintage Guitar Show Veenendaal: spring 2027
The spring edition is usually held in March at De Basiliek. The 2027 date hadn’t been announced at the time of writing; keep an eye on the official website. Our visitor’s guide has everything else you need.
Montreux International Guitar Show: 23 to 25 April 2027
High-end boutique builders, rare instruments and master classes on the shore of Lake Geneva. Read our MIGS guide.
Paris Guitar Festival: 5 to 9 May 2027
A five-day festival at Le Beffroi de Montrouge, just south of Paris.
Guitar Show Bologna: 14 to 16 May 2027
Italy’s main guitar fair at BolognaFiere, alongside the Eufonica music fair.
Bridge Guitar Festival and Convention: Eindhoven, 26 to 30 May 2027
The biggest guitar event in the Benelux returns to Muziekgebouw Eindhoven. Read about the 2026 programme to see what to expect.
Looking Back
Missed the big September shows? Read our Guitar Summit 2026 highlights and the full 2026 European guitar events calendar.
Get Show-Ready
Planning to buy at a show? Take our used guitar checklist with you. And if you’re bringing your own guitar to a workshop, make sure it plays at its best. GuitarBuddy offers guitar setups in Zandvoort for players in Haarlem, Aerdenhout and Amsterdam.
