Long Island Guitar Festival

Long Island Guitar Festival LIGF is presented in part with the Setauket Presbyterian Church and the Oberon Foundation debut of renowned guitarist composer Carlo Domeniconi, C.W.

The Long Island Guitar Festival is an annual international festival with over a thirty-year history of showcasing top performers and educators in the guitar world. The Long Island Guitar Festival presents master classes, concerts and workshops by the world's most outstanding guitarists and teachers. Workshops have included Computer Music Notation for Guitarists, Composers and Arrangers, High School Guitar Ensemble Workshops, Fingerboard Harmony and Chamber Music Workshops. Special concerts have included the "Legacy of Segovia" with Segovia protegé Michael Lorimer, the U.S. Post alumni concerts and new music concerts including world premieres. The festival has established partnerships with high schools including Greenwich High School and the United Nations International School, as well as local community colleges.

Save the dates! LIGF 2027The Long Island Guitar Festival returns April 28–May 2, 2027, featuring the legendary David Rus...
09/10/2026

Save the dates! LIGF 2027

The Long Island Guitar Festival returns April 28–May 2, 2027, featuring the legendary David Russell!

Join us for five unforgettable days celebrating the classical guitar through world-class performances, masterclasses, workshops, and our annual high school competition.

More exciting artist and event announcements are coming soon!

📅 April 28–May 2, 2027
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The Long Island Guitar Festival is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini. We were...
09/03/2026

The Long Island Guitar Festival is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini. We were honored to have Gene perform at the Long Island Guitar Festival, and we will always be grateful that he shared his extraordinary artistry with our community.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, students, and the entire guitar and jazz community.

RIP Gene, and thank you for the music.

More photos from the 2026 LIGF
05/12/2026

More photos from the 2026 LIGF

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Andrei Orasanu, winner of the LIGF 2026 National High School Classical Guitar Competition

LIGF 2026 Competition Results
1st Prize - Andrei Orasanu
2nd Prize - Tae Kim
3rd Prize - Luu Li Pham

Thank you to all the students who participated in the competition this year. Congratulations!

05/04/2026

Thanks to all the amazing artists and appreciative audiences...You all helped make the 2026 LIGF a wonderful success!

05/03/2026

LIGF Day 5 Schedule

1:00 pm - SHOWCASE: Guitar Ensemble Showcase

5:00 pm - CONCERT: Gohar Vardanyan

Some highlights from the first 3 days of the 2026 LIGF
05/02/2026

Some highlights from the first 3 days of the 2026 LIGF

05/02/2026

LIGF Day 4 Schedule

9:30 am - MASTER CLASS: Rene Izquierdo

12:30 pm - EMERGING ARTIST CONCERT: Ellis Chow

2:00 pm - COMPETITION: LIGF National High School Classical Guitar Competition Finals (open to the public)

8:00 pm - CONCERT: Jason Vieaux

05/02/2026

Schedule Note - the Bach Cello Suite Workshop has unfortunately been canceled.

05/01/2026

LIGF Day 3 Schedule

11:00 am - MASTER CLASS: Jason Vieaux

4:30 pm - LIGF High School Classical Guitar Semi-Finals
(closed to public)

8:00 pm - CONCERT: Rene Izquierdo

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Setauket, NY
11548

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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