Registration for the 2026 84th ATG Festival is open. The 2026 festival will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from July 8th to 12th, 2026. In addition to featuring some of the biggest names in the accordion world, the 2026 festival will offer a variety of activities – both new and old – for attendees.

As expected from any ATG Festival, 2026 will bring an impressive lineup of world-renowned artists, including Radu Ratoi, Joey Miskulin, Stas Venglevski, Jelena Milojević, and the UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble.

All festival attendees are welcome and encouraged to participate in the ATG Festival Orchestra under the direction of Joan C. Sommers. In addition to acoustic accordions, there will also be digital accordions, as well as supporting players on timpani, drums, various percussion, and mallet instruments. Year after year, the festival orchestra performance stands out as a favorite experience among attendees. All players (except the very beginner) are welcome to participate.

Outside of the nightly concerts, the festival will offer a full schedule for attendees, including our longstanding activities:

• Workshops and Masterclasses led by top performers and educators
• Participation in the Festival Orchestra
• Competitions and Syllabus Examinations for all ages and skill levels
• Daily luncheons and the annual dinner banquet
• Exhibits and vendors

Plus, new events with this year’s festival, including:

• A Youth Ensemble performance showcasing the next generation of accordionists
• “ClubATG” Cabaret Open Mic Nights, where attendees can take the stage
• Attendance at a Tabernacle Choir performance after the festival

The ATG is excited to introduce ClubATG at our festival. ClubATG will be an open-mic cabaret-style show to give all of our festival attendees a chance to perform. It will occur “late-night” after each concert back at the hotel and will include a cash bar. Sign up to perform at the registration desk. If you ever attended the Las Vegas conventions hosted by Paul Pasquali, these events were always a great time.

ATG members get discounted rates for registration. Register before April 1st, 2026 to get Early Bird Pricing. To learn more and to register, visit: 2026ATG