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Opening Concert

Yamandú CostaRaíces

There are countless musicians who perform concerts. Yet only a few have the ability to create an entirely new world through their music.
With Yamandú Costa, the Internationale Gitarrenfestival Tübingen 2026 opens with an evening inspired by Raíces—an artistic exploration of origins, memory, and identity.
Widely regarded as one of the most outstanding guitarists of his generation, the Brazilian musician has developed a unique musical voice, deeply rooted in the traditions of South America while shaped by remarkable creative freedom. In his performances, extraordinary virtuosity is never an end in itself, but always serves musical expression with authenticity, warmth, and imagination.
The program features primarily original compositions from different stages of his artistic journey, together with recent works, offering an intimate glimpse into the creative universe of an artist who has redefined the possibilities of the concert guitar and become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Latin American music.
To hear Yamandú Costa live is to encounter an artist who does far more than play his instrument—he tells stories through it. Every note becomes part of a larger narrative, filled with energy, poetry, and a profound connection to the musical roots of his homeland.

Do not miss the unique opportunity to hear Yamandú Costa live in Tübingen.

Yamandú Costa

Guitar

yamandu.com.br

Upcoming

 

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Hauskonzert

Open StageNur DU fehlst!

Over the past few years, we have brought a diverse array of artists to Tübingen, taking us all on countless musical journeys. Yet, it has always been just as important to us to provide a stage for local musicians. Through our Open Stage as an integral part of the festival, we have built a truly special tradition together with you—our audience.
This year, guided by the spirit of Raíces, we are returning to the exact place where the Internationale Gitarrenfestival Tübingen was born. A space filled with life, music, and a rich tradition of house concerts. Our home.
This evening is an invitation to experience music in a completely different way: free, spontaneous, and vibrantly alive. Unique musical voices, improvised moments, and new connections will unfold naturally as the night goes on. What makes this gathering so special isn't a rigidly planned program, but the magic of the shared moment.
We are opening our doors at Drosselweg 7 and can't wait to share this unforgettable evening with you.

All donations and proceeds from this event will be sent to our family in Venezuela, who are providing relief supplies and food to those affected by the June earthquake catastrophe in Caracas.

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Chamber Concert

Flamenco & JazzMúsica en Movimiento

Andrés Beeuwsaert · Pau Figueres
Special Guest: Selma Weinhold Mejias (Dance)

With Pau Figueres and Andrés Beeuwsaert, two exceptional musicians come together to create a unique artistic encounter where flamenco, jazz, and Latin American musical traditions meet in a deeply personal and natural way. In the intimate setting of guitar and piano, composition and improvisation, tradition and contemporary expression blend seamlessly into a musical dialogue of remarkable depth and sensitivity.
Born in Barcelona, guitarist Pau Figueres is regarded as one of the most distinctive musicians of his generation. His classical training and deep roots in flamenco have shaped a unique musical voice that reaches far beyond the boundaries of the genre. As both a soloist and collaborator, he regularly performs with internationally renowned artists.
Argentinian pianist and composer Andrés Beeuwsaert, co-founder of the acclaimed Aca Seca Trio, is one of the leading voices in contemporary Latin American music. His artistry combines the freedom of jazz with the expressive power of folk traditions and the refinement of chamber music, distinguished by lyrical sensitivity and rich harmonic imagination.
As a Special Guest, dancer and choreographer Selma Weinhold Mejias will accompany selected works of the program. Through her expressive movement language, she creates a poetic dialogue between music and dance, adding a compelling visual dimension to key moments of the performance.
Together, the artists create an evening rich in nuance, poetic intensity, and artistic openness. Blending flamenco, jazz, and Latin American traditions, the concert becomes a musical journey where different cultures and artistic expressions meet and enrich one another.

An evening of music, movement, and inspiring artistic encounters.

Andrés Beeuwsaert

Piano

andresbeeuwsaert.bandcamp.com/music

 

Pau Figueres

Guitar

paufigueres.com

 

Selma Weinhold Mejias

Dance

bio.site/selma.mejias

 

Upcoming

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Chamber Concert

Manoa QuartetSonidos de El Dorado

With Manoa Quartet, the IGT 2026 presents four outstanding musicians from Venezuela and Brazil who bring together the richness of Latin American music in a vibrant and deeply distinctive sound. Miguel Siso on cuatro, Matheus Donato on cavaquinho, Leo Montana on piano, and Manuel Sánchez on double bass create a musical dialogue filled with energy, warmth, and rhythmic sophistication.
The quartet combines deep musical roots with fresh contemporary creativity. Folk traditions, urban grooves, improvisational freedom, and delicately interwoven melodies merge into a sound that feels both deeply rooted in tradition and entirely present.
Miguel Siso, awarded a Latin Grammy for his album Identidad, is regarded as one of the leading voices of contemporary Venezuelan instrumental music. Together with Matheus Donato, Leo Montana, and Manuel Sánchez, he forms an ensemble whose collective sound allows diverse musical personalities, influences, and forms of expression to come together naturally.
The concert journeys through musical landscapes between Venezuela and Brazil, revealing the vitality and richness of these cultural worlds. Here, tradition and contemporaneity do not appear as opposites, but as part of the same living musical movement — full of expression, openness, and presence.

In the spirit of Raíces, this evening becomes a vibrant sonic journey filled with virtuosity, closeness, and shared musical joy.

Manoa Quartet

instagram.com/manoaquartet

 

Matheus Donato

Cello

matheusdonato.com

 

Upcoming

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Classic Talent

CompetitionIGT 2026

For many years, the IGT Competition has been a central part of the International Guitar Festival Tübingen, bringing young guitarists from all over the world together in Tübingen.
The focus is not solely on virtuosity and technical precision, but above all on musical personality, expressiveness, and the search for a unique artistic voice. Diverse cultural backgrounds and musical influences come together here in an open and inspiring way, making the rich diversity of the international guitar scene truly audible.
The competition considers itself not just a musical contest, but also a space for encounter, exchange, and mutual inspiration. Young musicians share their music, listen to each other, and forge new artistic connections.
The event concludes with the Prize Winners' Concert in the evening, where the awarded guitarists from the previous year take the stage once again—a concert full of musical presence, new discoveries, and extraordinary talent.

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Young Talents

Award Ceremony & Laurates in Concert

With the award ceremony and the subsequent Laureates in Concert, the International Guitar Festival Tübingen dedicates a special evening to young artists. Here, the present and continuity meet: The current competition reaches its festive conclusion, while simultaneously, the prize winners from the previous year take the stage once again.
Laureates in Concert offers the invited musicians the opportunity to continue their artistic development within the framework of the festival and to present themselves once more in a special concert setting. Thus, the prize winners' concert becomes not only an award but also a form of ongoing support and visibility for young artistic journeys.
The result is an evening full of virtuosity, expressiveness, and musical encounters. Young talents take center stage—not merely as winners, but as independent musical personalities with their own artistic voice and future.

2025 Laureates:

1st Prize - Chenhao Li (China)
2nd Prize - Erwin A. Müller (Romania)
3rd Prize - Siyul Kim (South Korea)

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Matinee Concert

Tübinger Musikschule

The matinee concert featuring young students from the Tübingen Music School has been a cherished part of the International Guitar Festival Tübingen for many years. It creates a welcoming space where these young musicians can share what they have been practicing within an international festival setting, allowing them to feel part of a much larger musical world.
The special charm of this concert lies exactly in this beautiful connection between local music education and an international festival atmosphere. The matinee opens a focused yet relaxed festival morning, shaped by curiosity, enthusiasm, and the pure joy of making music.
This concert represents one of the festival's core beliefs: music is about sharing, learning together, and experiencing something beautiful across generations. This makes the matinee a quieter, yet incredibly touching moment within the festival program—heartwarming, close-up, and full of bright young potential.

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Closing Concert

Residenz Orchester BWLuces y Sombras

Residenz Orchester BW
Conductor: Sven Gnass
Guitar: Cecilio Perera
Bandoneon: Luciano Jungman
Cello: Benedikt Kloeckner

With the closing concert "Luces y Sombras," the Internationale Gitarrenfestival Tübingen 2026 concludes with a musical celebration that places the guitar at the heart of a program dedicated to the fascinating sound world of Astor Piazzolla.
Under the direction of Sven Gnass, founder and Artistic Director of the Residenz Orchestra Baden-Württemberg, outstanding soloists and orchestra come together in a program that moves between passion, melancholy, and rhythmic vitality. Renowned for his artistic versatility, Gnass combines musical precision with remarkable interpretive sensitivity.
The internationally acclaimed guitarist Cecilio Perera appears as soloist, bringing the exceptional musicianship and technical brilliance that have taken him to leading concert stages across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Together with Argentine bandoneonist Luciano Jungman, one of today's foremost interpreters of Piazzolla's music, and the award-winning cellist Benedikt Kloeckner, they form an ensemble that brings the richness and expressive depth of this remarkable repertoire vividly to life.
The program spans traditional tangos, Piazzolla's moving Serie del Ángel, chamber music works, and culminates in the powerful Serie del Diablo. Light and shadow, longing and passion, intimacy and rhythmic energy intertwine in a concert that captures the full expressive richness of Argentine music.

An evening of music, passion, and unforgettable artistic encounters.

 

Residenz Orchester
Baden-Württemberg

residenzorchester.com

 

Sven Gnass

Conductor

sven-gnass.com

 

Cecilio Perera

Guitar

cecilioperera.com

 

Luciano Jungman

Bandoneon

lucianojungman.com

 

Benedikt Kloeckner

Cello

benedictkloeckner.de

 

Upcoming