This event has taken place. Guitar Summit returns every September. Read our guide to Guitar Summit Mannheim for tips, and our 2026 guitar events calendar for the latest dates.
Guitar Summit 2025 took place in Mannheim, Germany, from 26 to 28 September 2025. Held at the m:con Congress Center Rosengarten, the seventh edition offered three days of exhibitions, workshops, concerts and masterclasses for guitar and bass players.
Exhibitions and Activities
Visitors could explore a huge range of guitars, basses, amps, pedals and accessories from leading brands and makers, with plenty of chances to try the latest gear and talk to the people behind it. Workshops and masterclasses with well-known artists and professionals covered everything from technique and songwriting to gear maintenance, and evening concerts featured international artists.
2025 Ticket Prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-day ticket | €79 |
| Friday or Saturday | €55 |
| Sunday | €33 |
| Kids under 14 (Friday or Saturday) | €19 |
| Kids under 14 (Sunday) | €15 |
| Children up to 3 | Free |
There was also a weekend package with a three-day ticket and two nights with breakfast at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mannheim, plus extras: €569 for a single room and €699 for a double.
For comparison, 2026 prices started at €39 for a Sunday, with three-day tickets at €89 and free entry for children.
Planning a Visit
Mannheim is centrally located and easy to reach by car or train. The Rosengarten is in the city centre, within walking distance of hotels, restaurants and sights. Because the show is so popular, book accommodation early.
Bringing Your Guitar?
Taking your guitar to a workshop or masterclass? Make sure it’s playing its best before the trip. GuitarBuddy in Zandvoort offers guitar setups and repairs for players in Haarlem, Aerdenhout and Amsterdam.
