Guitar Convention

Fair, masterclasses, workshops & live music

• Ticket€15,00
• Student€10,00 
• https://mge.nl/en/agenda/guitar-convention/

Visit the versatile Guitar Convention and immerse yourself in the world of guitars! On the Saturday of the festival week, Muziekgebouw Eindhoven transforms into a true guitar haven with a comprehensive trade fair, engaging masterclasses, informative workshops, and, of course, live music. Every inch of the venue is packed with guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, and other exciting gear showcased by over 70 brands. There’s a good chance you’ll get completely drawn into all the incredible instruments and equipment on display—just make sure you don’t miss the masterclass or performance by your favorite guitarist!

At the Guitar Convention fair, you’ll find a broad selection of guitars, basses, and accessories, ranging from amplifiers and effects to maintenance products. Product experts will be present to answer all your questions. Thinking about upgrading your pedalboard? This is the place to be! Enthusiasts of exclusive instruments will also be thrilled with the many boutique guitars from brands like Dejawu, Schwung, Unquendor, and RH Guitars, alongside major international brands. Basses won’t be left out either, with models from Spector, Dingwall, Ibanez, Duesenberg, Bacci, Tokai, and Kala. 

Masterclasses by top guitarists

Attend masterclasses by outstanding guitarists and bassists from both the Netherlands and abroad.

• Biréli Lagrène – The most influential European jazz guitarist of recent decades
• Doug Wimbish – A pioneer of hip-hop and longtime bassist of Living Colour
• Harry Sacksioni – Voted the best acoustic guitarist in the Netherlands 15 times
• Yasi Hofer – A German guitarist discovered at a young age by Steve Vai, now with four solo albums
• Ivo Severijns – Bassist for Waylon, formerly of Kane and Herman Brood
• Anton Goudsmit – Named Jazz/Funk Guitarist of the Year by readers of Gitarist magazine
• Vera Danilina – A rising star in the classical guitar world
• Jérôme Hol – Guitarist for Hans Dulfer, blending the power of metal with the warmth of blues
• Martijn van Agt – Regular guitarist for stars like Anouk, Guus Meeuwis, and Ilse DeLange
• Levi Vis – Bassist of psychedelic blues rock band DeWolff, formerly with Dawn Brothers
• Abel van der Waals – Gaining recognition as the guitarist of Loupe