20th anniversary of the Montenegro International Guitar Competition. Tivat Cultural Center, 29 & 30 May 2026 — gala concert on Friday, competition on Saturday.
Final score lists from the 20th Montenegro International Guitar Competition, Tivat Cultural Center, 30 May 2026. Each category card lists the top-ranked participants and a link to the full PDF score list with individual jury ratings.
The Montenegro International Guitar Competition takes place on 29 & 30 May 2026 at Tivat Cultural Center, under the general patronage of the Center.
The 2026 edition is built around three programme strands: a gala concert, an international competition with seven solo and seven ensemble categories, and master classes.
Solo guitar in seven age categories and chamber ensembles with guitar across seven school levels.
Gala concert on Friday 29 May, 20:00, on the Main Stage of Tivat Cultural Center.
Master classes are part of the festival programme.
Performed from memory. Two or more pieces of different epochs, styles and characters.
| Cat. | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I | born after 1 Jan 2015 | up to 5 min |
| II | born after 1 Jan 2013 | up to 7 min |
| III | born after 1 Jan 2011 | up to 9 min |
| IV | born after 1 Jan 2009 | up to 12 min |
| V | born after 1 Jan 2007 | up to 15 min |
| VI | born after 1 Jan 2003 | up to 18 min |
| VII | born after 1 Jan 1999 | up to 21 min |
Memorisation is not required. Originally composed works for the formation, or transcriptions, are both accepted.
| Cat. | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pre | ESM grades II–V | 5 – 6 min |
| I | ESM grades VI–IX | 8 – 10 min |
| II | High School of Music I–II | 13 – 15 min |
| III | High School of Music III–IV | 15 – 17 min |
| IV | Music Academy I–II | 17 – 19 min |
| V | Music Academy III & spec. | 19 – 22 min |
| VI | Master-level studies | 22 – 25 min |
The 2026 edition opens with a gala concert on the Main Stage of Tivat Cultural Center. Open to the public.
The jury is composed of prominent musicians and guitar pedagogues. Jury members may not vote for their own pupils or students. In the case of exceeding the prescribed performance duration, the jury has the right to stop the performance. The jury reserves the right not to award a prize if the candidates fail to meet the necessary performance criteria. Decisions of the jury are irrevocable.
Candidates organise and bear all costs of travel and accommodation in Tivat by themselves.
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