Guitar Fest Nikšić
Twenty-first international Guitar Fest Nikšić, from September 23 to December 15, 2026: concerts, competition and educational programs.
The festival opens on September 23 at the Nikšić Theatre with a concert by the Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra conducted by Iva Marzano, with guitarist Danijel Cerović as soloist.
As part of the “Anagastum Classics” segment, which presents artists from other fields of classical music to the festival audience, violinist Stefan Milenković performs in October. The final of the International Competition (Montenegro International Guitar Competition) is scheduled for December 13, with accompanying programs and an instrument presentation.
The organizers publish the detailed program successively on the website guitarmontenegro.com. The general sponsor is the Municipality of Nikšić, and the festival is realized in cooperation with the Music Centre of Montenegro, the Nikšić Theatre, the Music Academy of the University of Montenegro, and Radio Television Nikšić.
What to expect
Twenty-first edition
The festival founded in 2005 runs from September 23 to December 15, 2026.
International Competition
The final of the Montenegro International Guitar Competition is scheduled for December 13.
Anagastum Classics
A segment that presents top artists from other fields of classical music to the audience – this year Stefan Milenković.
More than concerts
The program also includes educational programs, a conference and instrument presentations.
What happens when
September 23 – December 15, 2026
- September 23Grand opening – Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra, conductor Iva Marzano, soloist Danijel Cerović (Nikšić Theatre, free admission)
- OctoberStefan Milenković as part of the “Anagastum Classics” segment
- December 13Final of the International Competition
Where it takes place
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Plan your stay
Nikšić – where to stay and how to get around
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