Highlights

Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2026

A World of Accordions Museum Celebates World Accordion Day, Palmer Festival

Chicagoland Accordion Academy to Perform at World of Accordions Museum 

Accordionology Celebrates World Accordion Day

Livestream with Stas Venglevski and the Houston Accordion Orchestra

Celebrate World Accordion Day (May 6) and Star Wars Day (May the 4th)

Dr. Lynda Griffith Presents Workshop at World Accordion Day

Passing of John Simkus (July 13, 1937 – April 6, 2026)

2026 National Polka Festival May 22- 24

The Klezmatics New Album Release and 40th Anniversary Tour

44th Tejano Conjunto Festival — San Antonio, Texas 

Alex Meixner’s Upcoming Events

Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Celebrate Spring at Rini’s

What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? 

GR8 IDEAS Digital Accordion Symposium 5.0

Publication 12 Noon 1st of the month.

San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp Invitation May 13-16