Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions:

GENERAL

  • When will the Guitar Summit 2026 take place?

    Guitar Summit 2026 starts on Friday, September 25 and ends on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

  • Where will Guitar Summit 2026 take place?

    Congress Center Rosengarten
    Rosengartenplatz 2
    68161 Mannheim
    GERMANY

     

     

  • What are the opening hours?

    Exhibition & Workshop Program:
    – Friday 11am-7pm
    – Saturday 11am-7pm
    – Sunday 11am-5pm

    Friday Night in Concert
    – Friday from 5pm-11pm

    Saturday Night in Concert
    – Saturday from 5pm-11pm

  • Who is organizing the Guitar Summit?

    Who could organize an event like the Guitar Summit better than the most popular musician’s magazine? For now 40 years, Gitarre & Bass has been in constant contact with guitarists, bassists, manufacturers, musicians and distributors. This expertise has been applied to every aspect of the organization of the Guitar Summit – whether it’s the exhibition areas, the workshops or the live acts and artists.

  • How do I become an exhibitor at Guitar Summit?

    All information for exhibitors is available here:

    EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

  • I would like to write about Guitar Summit. How do I apply for accreditation?

    Everything you need to know about accreditation can be found in the press section:

    PRESS

     

  • Is the Guitar Summit barrier-free?

    For people with limited mobility, the barrier-free entrance at the Rosengarten gate is available. If you are coming from the Rosengarten underground car park, please contact our service staff at the entrances.

    If you require assistance or special help, please contact us at least 3 days before the event: service@mcon-mannheim.de


     

    Guests with disabilities who have the “B” designation in their disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) are entitled to free admission for one required accompanying person.

    The guest with the disability must hold a valid ticket – either a regular ticket or, if the requirements are met, a SOCIAL Ticket. The free admission for the accompanying person applies in both cases.

TICKETS

  • Where can I get a ticket and what does it cost?

    Tickets are available online in advance and at the box office. All information about tickets and prices can be found here:

    TICKETS

     

     

  • Are there any discounted tickets?

    There are several special ticket options available for Guitar Summit.
    These include the free KIDS&YOUTH Ticket for children and young people up to and including the age of 14, as well as the discounted SOCIAL Ticket for people with limited financial means. Please note that specific conditions apply to these tickets. All information on requirements, availability and booking can be found here:

    Special Ticket Options

     


     

    Guests with disabilities who have the “B” designation in their disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) are entitled to free admission for one required accompanying person.
    The guest with the disability must hold a valid ticket – either a regular ticket or, if the requirements are met, a SOCIAL Ticket. The free admission for the accompanying person applies in both cases.

  • I am not yet 18 years old. Can I still attend the Guitar Summit?

    Of course you can come. However, there are restrictions:

    • Children/youth under the age of 16 will only be admitted to the event if accompanied by a person with parental authority.
    • Teenagers between 16 and 18 years of age who are not accompanied by a person with parental authority will be allowed to attend the event until 24:00 hrs.
    • When accompanied by a parent or guardian, children and youth are not subject to time restrictions.

ARRIVAL

  • How do I get to the Guitar Summit?

    Information on how to get there can be found here:

    ARRIVAL

    Congress Center Rosengarten
    Rosengartenplatz 2
    68161 Mannheim

  • Where can I find a parking place?

    Parking is available in the direct surroundings of the Rosengarten in the CC Rosengarten parking garage under the watertower. From there you have direct access to the Rosengarten Mannheim.

ON-SITE

  • How do I get in – and what’s important to know?

    We are currently working intensively on further optimizing the entrance concept for Guitar Summit 2026. While the process improved significantly last year, we are now focusing in particular on refining the Friday entry situation to further reduce waiting times and ensure a smoother, more relaxed start to your day at the show.


    For Masterclass participants, the entry procedure introduced in 2025 will remain in place. Check-in will continue to take place via the directly adjacent Dorint Hotel rather than through the regular visitor entrance at the Rosengarten.

    Once all details are finalized, the updated information will be published here on this page.

  • Will there be a box office?

    Yes, there will be a box office, as long as the event is not sold out. The box office opens with admission.

  • Is there catering on site?

    Yes, on the forecourt of the Rosengarten food trucks will offer various delicacies, which will certainly leave nothing to be desired.

  • Can I bring my camera to Guitar Summit?

    Of course!

  • Can I bring my instrument?

    Bringing your own instruments is not allowed. Exception: Masterclass participants

  • Is smoking prohibited in the Rosengarten?

    Generally, the Non-Smoker Protection Act applies, i.e. smoking is not allowed in the entire Rosengarten.

WORKSHOPS, KONZERTE & MASTERCLASSES

  • Are the workshops and concerts included in the ticket price?

    Yes. The Guitar Summit Ticket gives access to the exhibition, all workshops and concerts. The masterclasses are NOT included in the Guitar Summit ticket price.and must be booked in addition to the Guitar Summit ticket.

  • Does my ticket give me guaranteed access to all workshops and concerts?

    Only as long as the maximum permitted number of visitors is not exceeded! If a workshop/concert is overcrowded, there is no right to admission. Admission to a workshop/concert will only be granted again when guests have left the workshop/concert and new space has thus been created.

  • When and where will the workshops and concerts take place?

    We are currently working at full speed on the concert and workshop program.