IX TIGFC2026
Ⅸ Taiwan International Guitar Festival & Competition 2026
TIGFC is back in 2026 with its three key elements: the music camp, the competition, and the concerts
▌Dates / Venue
11 (Sat) – 14 (Tue) July 2026
Jiantan Youth Activity Center (No.16, Sec.4, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City Tel: +886-2-2885-2151)
※ All participants must check in at Jiantan Youth Activity Center between 8:30–9:00 a.m. on 11 July to attend the opening ceremony and receive materials.
▌Guest Artists
Shin-ichi Fukuda (Japan)
Berta Rojas (Paraguay)
Gabriel Bianco (France)
Andrea de Vitis (Italy)
Chia-wei Lin (Taiwan)
So Kimishima (Japan)
▌Program Highlights
．Each participant will receive two individual masterclasses (50 minutes each).
．Three ensemble classes and performance with the “TIGF Guitar Ensemble” directed by Andrea de Vitis.
．Admission to three Master Series Concerts.
．Guitar maintenance workshop and special lecture by So Kimishima/President of Kohno Guitar MFG Co., Ltd. Performed by maestro Shin-ichi Fukuda.
．Lecture by maestro Berta Rojas.
．Free auditing of all masterclasses and competition sessions, participation in the closing banquet, and receipt of a Certificate of Completion and TIGF souvenirs.
▌Fees
．A. USD480 / NTD14,500 – includes all above activities (excluding meals, accommodation, and transportation).
．B. USD650 / NTD19,500 – includes all the above activities plus 4 nights' accommodation in a 4-person room (excluding meals and transportation).
＊The number of masterclass slots for each Guest artist is limited; priority in choosing masterclasses according to the order of registration and payment.
▌Registration Period
1 March – 31 March 2026
※ Participants who also register for the “9th Taiwan International Guitar Competition 2026” enjoy a discounted competition fee of USD85 / NTD2,500
Secial Early Bird offer 10–28 February 2026
USD480 / NTD14,500 – limited to 15 participants; includes all activities and 4 nights’ accommodation in a 4-person room (excluding meals and transportation).
▌Payment Instructions
Please complete the payment before filling out the registration form. (All remittance charges should be paid by the Applicant.)
Name of Bank：CATHAY UNITED BANK, TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Address of Bank: 3F., No.65, Guan Chien Rd., Taipei City 100, Taiwan)
SWIFT CODE：UWCBTWTP
ACCOUNT NO: 115080000415
BENEFICIARY'S NAME: Taipei Genesis Chamber & Guitar Orchestra (Address:2F., No.21, Ln. 218, Zunxian St., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan)
*Note: Please make sure to fill in the full BENEFICIARY'S NAME "Taipei Genesis Chamber & Guitar Orchestra" on the remittance form.
You may pay the entry fee with PayPal (Fees + processing fee USD20) Please email us at tigf.guitar.tw@gmail.com and we'll deliver a bill to your email address.
▌Application Form
▌Refund Policy & Notes
1. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the organizer on or before 31 May 2026; 80% of the paid fee will be refunded. From 1 June 2026, no refund requests will be accepted for any reason. Registration and paid fees are non-transferable to other people, years, or events. By registering for this festival, participants are deemed to have accepted this refund policy without exception.
2.The organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule and class arrangements of the event.
