NGF ONLINE · video
1st stage
up to 15 min
Two or more compositions from different epochs, styles and characters.
Nikšić · Montenegro · Nov – Dec 2026
21st International Guitar Fest Nikšić
Montenegro International Guitar Competition 2026 — solo guitar, PRO category, open to classical guitarists of any age. Online first stage on 21 November, live final on 13 December, broadcast from the RTV Nikšić studio.
Applications open · deadline 13 November 43 days left
01 — The competition
Solo guitar. PRO category. No age limit.
The Montenegro International Guitar Competition returns as part of the 21st International Guitar Fest Nikšić with a single PRO category for solo classical guitar. All classical guitarists are eligible, regardless of age.
The competition takes place in two stages: an online first stage streamed on the festival's YouTube channel and Facebook pages, and a live final in the Radio-Television Nikšić studio, broadcast live on TV Nikšić and online.
13 NovFriday
Application deadline
Application form, passport copy, proof of payment and video link sent to montenegro.competition@gmail.com.
21 NovSaturday
1st stage · ONLINE
Video performances premiere on the festival's YouTube channel and Facebook pages.
13 DecSunday
The Final · LIVE
RTV Nikšić studio, broadcast live on TV Nikšić, YouTube and Facebook.
02 — Programme
Two rounds, two different programmes.
LIVE · RTV Nikšić
The Final
up to 25 min
Two or more compositions from different epochs, styles and characters.
- Both rounds are performed from memory.
- Repertoire from the first stage may not be repeated in the final.
- Time limits apply to the total length of the video or live performance; an overrun of up to 30 seconds is allowed.
03 — Prizes
A Piperidis guitar for the winner.
1st
First prize
- A concert guitar made by Dimitris Piperidis (valued at €4,000)
- Diploma
2nd
Second prize
- €1,000 cash prize
- Free participation at Transylvania International Guitar Festival 2027
- Diploma
3rd
Third prize
- €500 cash prize
- Free participation at Montenegro International Guitar Competition 2027
- Diploma
The jury reserves the right not to award a prize if candidates do not meet the required performance criteria.
04 — Apply
Send everything by 13 November.
Email the following to montenegro.competition@gmail.com no later than Friday, 13 November 2026:
- Application formFilled in, with your programme for both rounds and the link to your video.
- Passport copyA copy of the candidate's passport.
- Proof of paymentRegistration fee of €120 — bank details below.
- Video recordingFor the first stage, shared via Google Drive, WeTransfer or similar, without an expiry date.
If you do not receive a confirmation within three days of applying, please call the organisers (phone number below).
Video requirements
- Format mp4 · minimum 720p (1280×720) · aspect ratio 16:9.
- The performer must be clearly visible.
- One continuous take — no cuts, editing or pre-recorded audio (playback).
- Name the file with your full name and country.
Registration fee · €120
Payments from Montenegro
- Recipient
- Anagastum Guitar Society
- Account no.
510-15051-89- Bank
- Crnogorska komercijalna banka AD Podgorica
Payments from abroad
- Beneficiary
- Anagastum Guitar Society / NU Drustvo gitarista Niksic
- Address
- Krupacka-Kocani bb, 81400 Niksic 1, Montenegro
- IBAN
ME25510000000012660189- SWIFT
CKBCMEPG- Bank
- Crnogorska komercijalna banka AD Podgorica
- Party ID
- 100 9363045 0000
05 — Rules
The fine print.
- Competitors who do not meet the conditions will be disqualified.
- Performance order is alphabetical by surname; the timetable is published the day before on the competition's Facebook page.
- The jury is made up of distinguished domestic and international musicians and guitar teachers. Jury members may not vote for their own students.
- Finalists must buy their plane, train or bus ticket to/from Nikšić within 3 days of the first-stage results and notify the organiser.
- Finalists cover their own travel and accommodation in Nikšić.
- The jury's decisions are final. Results are published on this website and the competition's Facebook page.
- The organisers hold all rights to broadcast competition recordings on web platforms, social media, TV and radio, without financial compensation to participants.
- The organising committee may change the schedule (dates, times, order of performances).
- The organiser accepts no responsibility for injury, accidents, damage or theft of property at the venue.
06 — The Final
Live from the RTV Nikšić studio.
Radio-Television Nikšić · Nikšić · Montenegro
The final is broadcast live on TV Nikšić and streamed on the festival's YouTube channel and Facebook pages. The first stage is online only.
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07 — Organisation