Dear friends,We are still working on finalizing the 2026 edition of the Acoustic Guitar Village at Cremona Musica Expo & Festival. While we are currently processing the data on admissions and attendance, initial findings point to a significant increase in the number of visitors!Cremona Musica once again confirms its status as the most important event in Italy—and a leader in Europe—dedicated to music and high-quality musical instruments.The Acoustic Guitar Village remains, as always, the most vibrant section and the undisputed centerpiece of the event, …

The full programs for the various events taking place during the festival—both at the Cremona Exhibition Centre (Fiera di Cremona) and in the city’s historic center from Friday, October 2, to Sunday, October 4—have been published on the website.A vast array of instruments will be on display, including acoustic guitars and other acoustic plectrum and plucked-string instruments. The program features performances, meetings, conferences, masterclasses, historical exhibitions, and other events, drawing an ever-growing number of international artists and industry professionals.

Very few spots remain; …

Dear friends,The entire acoustic music community is gathering at the AGV area of ​​Cremona Musica Expo & Festival, taking place from October 2nd to 4th at the Cremona Exhibition Center!The packed schedule of events will cover country, bluegrass, blues, Gypsy jazz, singer-songwriter music, fingerstyle, and more—always with the acoustic guitar taking center stage, featuring great performers and enthusiasts from the world of acoustic strings.The program features classical guitar and chitarra battente performances, the “Accordi Apuani” Orchestra—comprising 72 guitarists and 18 violinists—and mandolin orchestras, including …

Dear friends,everything is moving forward with the preparations for the AGV at the Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, from October 2nd to 4th at the Cremona Fair.There are still some pre-fitted stands and tables available, which we are confident will sell out over the summer.The Acoustic Guitar Village promises to be a wonderful edition, with the presence of manufacturers and importers and countless events that will attract musicians, public, and international buyers. Cremona Musica is increasingly playing a key role as a European …

From October 2 to 4, 2026, the Acoustic Guitar Village returns to Cremona Musica with a training program on violin making for luthiers, professional and amateur builders, and enthusiasts in general.This year’s masterclass, following widespread demand, will focus specifically on the repair and restoration of acoustic guitars and other plectrum and plucked instruments.Instructors will be Master Luthiers DOUG & SHARON PROPER (USA), owners and operators of The Guitar Specialist, Inc., a renowned repair and restoration workshop in Westchester County, New York, and IAN DAVLIN …

Dear friends,we hope you’ve started 2026 with a great success!Organizational work intensely continues for the Acoustic Guitar Village and the entire Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival 2026, scheduled for October 2, 3, and 4. This year’s dates do not coincide with the Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany, much to the delight of professionals and the public, who will be able to attend both events.

20,090 operators and musicians from 74 countries, these are the official numbers of the last 2025 edition, and they all stopped by and …