What exactly is the ATG Festival? The 2026 ATG Festival is a multi-day event that allows accordionists from around the world to get together for workshops, concerts, competitions, masterclasses, meals, exhibits, vendors and the opportunity to play in a large accordion orchestra (the Festival Orchestra). The ATG will bring in the best accordionists from around the world for evening concerts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.

What is the daily schedule like?
Your day will consist of attending workshops, master classes, viewing competitions, networking with other accordionists, and enjoying the occasional daytime concert. Our vendors provide the added benefit of trying out new accordions and shopping for sheet music and CDs. If you choose to be part of the Festival Orchestra, rehearsals are held daily from Thursday-Saturday. Luncheons are provided on both Thursday and Saturday, with a banquet on Friday night. Each evening ends with a fantastic concert at Libby Gardner Hall on the campus of the University of Utah.

Where and when is the festival being held?
The festival is being held at the Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel. Evening concerts will be held at Libby Gardner Hall on the campus of the University of Utah. The festival begins at 9:00 am on Thursday morning (July 8th, 2026), so we recommend that you arrive on Wednesday. The festival ends with a farewell party after the Saturday night concert on July 11th.

To join the ATG: https://www.atgaccordions.com/join

More information on the 2026 ATG Festival in future publications.