Song for Astor (Frank Marocco) - João Barradas Trio at JAF Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 2026
Highlights
A World of Accordions Museum Celebates World Accordion Day, Palmer Festival
May 1st to 3rd, 2026, Superior, Wisconsin
Chicagoland Accordion Academy to Perform at World of Accordions Museum
Chicagoland ensembles performing on May 2, 2026.
Livestream with Stas Venglevski and the Houston Accordion Orchestra
May 3rd, 2026, May 3rd, 2026, at 3:PM CST
Celebrate World Accordion Day (May 6) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th)
Dee Langley and the Masked Accordions, a 20-member accordion ensemble
Dr. Lynda Griffith Presents Workshop at World Accordion Day
a workshop, World Accordion Day, May 2, at 3:PM.
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Passing of John Simkus (July 13, 1937 – April 6, 2026)
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2026 National Polka Festival May 22- 24
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Alex Meixner’s Upcoming Events
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44th Tejano Conjunto Festival — San Antonio, Texas
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What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion in your country? World Accordion Day (WAD) is on May 6th, the accordion was patented in 1829. -
Publication 12 Noon 1st of the month.
Reminder that 12 Noon on the 1st of the month is the release of the news. -
San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp Invitation May 13-16
The San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp will be held from May 13 - 16, 2026 at the San Diego Wyndham Days Inn.
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Reports
of concerts, festival, workshops meetings etc.
“An Accordion Extravaganza” Presented By The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA)
April 30th, 2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Yorktown Heights, NY, the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) presented “An Accordion Extravaganza”.
Accordionist Jeffery Broussard featured in Oscar-winning film ‘Sinners’
Jeffery Broussard's accordion playing is featured in the “Sinners,”
Forney Artist Geoffrey Houghton Wins Best in Show at National Accordion Association Conference Juried Art Show
Forney-based artist Geoffrey Houghton was awarded Best in Show for
John Gart: AAA Founder, composer, actor, conductor, organist and accordionist
accordionist, conductor, organist
1983 Concert Recording at UMKC by Marie Efford-Masefield is Released Internationally
White Recital Hall, Kansas City, UMKC University
2026 ATG Competition Registration is Now Open
The deadline for applying for ATG Competitions is June 12, 2026.
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Squeeze Me If You Can: Accordion Weekend 2026
From May 15–17, 2026, Eric Baal will host the 2026 Accordion Weekend at Riedlbauer’s Resort, -
Video: Esther Lanting Performs The Lord’s Prayer, Arranged by Anthony Galla-Rini
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Video: Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Mozart, Performed by Antonino De Luca – Italy
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Interview with Guy Klucevsek (by Anthony Creamer)
This interview of Guy Klucevsek was conducted over two days in the summer and fall of 2019. -
Michael Salgado Builds on 30-Year Legacy With Cinematic New Video “Una Página Más”
Michael Salgado Builds on 30-Year Legacy With Cinematic New Video "Una Página Más". -
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen. -
World’s Largest Accordion Museum
Helmi Strahl Harrington founded the world’s largest accordion museum based in Superior, Wisconsin. -
Bridge & Wolak Spring 2026 Concerts
Bridge & Wolak Spring 2026 Concerts: Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting musical duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity and humour.
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Future Events
2026 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Closing Date May 12 – USA
February 1st, 2026
online annual competition open to world
