GUITAR SUMMIT 2024: First artists are confirmed!

GUITAR SUMMIT 2024: First artists are confirmed!

From September 27-29, 2024, the international guitar community will meet for the sixth time at the Rosengarten in Mannheim, Germany, to celebrate their favorite instruments at the GUITAR SUMMIT - Europe's biggest guitar show!

The extended weekend is dedicated to electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses, effects pedals, amps, accessories and, of course, lots of live music - with inspiring workshops, intensive masterclasses, rousing live concerts, a huge exhibition featuring all the hottest brands from the guitar & bass world and much more...

THE FIRST ARTISTS ARE CONFIRMED!

While we are working hard to bring you more top-class exhibitors and an attractive and varied workshop and concert program, we can now announce the first artists:

TOMMY EMMANUEL
We are very proud to present the legendary Tommy Emmanuel CGP at Guitar Summit 2024! As a driving force in the contemporary six-string scene, his status is unassailable worldwide. Tommy will grace the stage at the Friday Night in Concert show on September 27th, delivering his mesmerizing performances live. But that's not all! On the same day, Tommy will also be conducting a workshop.

JARED JAMES NICHOLS 
Jared James Nichols, the blues-rock powerhouse from Wisconsin now shredding the LA scene, joins us at Guitar Summit 2024! Known for his raw, energetic blues inspired by the blues legends and his own unique twist, Jared stands alongside the likes of Gary Clark Jr. and Rival Sons with unparalleled charisma and work attitude. Get ready for an electrifying performance that brings the timeless essence of blues and rock n' roll to life!

CHARLES BERTHOUD
Bass players watch out! Charles Berthoud , the bass wizard who has been one of the absolute "big names" in the bass scene for several years now, is coming to the Guitar Summit 2024. With over 1.8 million followers tuning into his YouTube channel for a mix of mesmerizing solos and stunning technical wizardry, all spiced with his signature sense of humour, he's a true bass phenomenon.

GREG KOCH 
The Gristle-Man is back! Greg Koch loved it so much at last year's Guitar Summit (and we loved having him there, too!) that he'll be back this year! The "terrifying guitar phenomenon" (Joe Bonamassa) will once again unleash monster licks and ingenious guitar tricks, adding an extra touch of madness to the performance! Be there!

MIKE DAWES
We are excited to announce another acoustic guitar highlight! Mike Dawes, one of the world's most innovative fingerstyle guitarists, will grace Guitar Summit 2024 for the second time! This year he will be touring with the legend Tommy Emmanuel, who will also be joining us at Guitar Summit. Mike's unparalleled creativity and teaching skills promise an incredible experience. Don't miss it!

We are very proud that ROCK ANTENNE,  the ultimate German-speaking rock radio network that has been on the air since 1999, bringing you the greatest rock songs of all time, exciting interviews and the latest music news, is joining us for the first time as our official media partner!

Rock Antenne offers the best rock music non-stop, around the clock, all year round, whether via FM in cities such as Munich, Hamburg and Vienna, nationwide, via DAB+ in Germany, Austria and the greater Zurich area, or worldwide on around 30 web-only channels!

TICKETS

The 3-day ticket for the Guitar Summit 2024 costs €69, the 1-day ticket €49 (Sunday €33) and for children under the age of 14 there is the discounted KIDS ticket for €19 (Sunday €29). Children up to and including 3 years of age have free entry!

WEEKEND PACKAGE

For a relaxed weekend at the Guitar Summit 2024 without the hassle of looking for a hotel, we offer the Weekend Package: a complete package consisting of a 3-day ticket for 1 or 2 people, 2 nights in a 4* hotel including breakfast and other extras.

ABOUT GUITAR SUMMIT

In 2017, a small, but all the more enthusiastic team of the editorial staff of GITARRE & BASS magazine had the idea to set up an event dedicated to their favorite instruments – a show with 100% focus on guitars, basses effect pedals and everything that goes with it – a festival with an extensive WORKSHOP program and thrilling live CONCERTS with international top international top-artists, surrounded by a big EXHIBITION featuring all the top brands in the industry, representing a huge variety and a comprehensive overview of the market.

The Guitar Summit is hosted by Gitarre & Bass magazine with local support from the city of Mannheim and NEXT Mannheim.