International Guitar Night

International Guitar Night returns in 2027 with an electrifying lineup of guitar virtuosos: Jim “Kimo” West, Luca Stricagnoli, Minnie Marks, and Roxane Elfasci. IGN, the world’s premier touring guitar festival, brings together the most innovative acoustic guitarists for evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity, creativity, and diversity of the instrument. Each performance offers a unique musical conversation, blending tradition and experimentation in ways that surprise and delight audiences.

Jim “Kimo” West (USA) is a Grammy-winning master of Hawaiian slack key guitar, known for his warm, fingerpicked style and work with “Weird Al” Yankovic, as well as his explorations of Americana, West African, and Middle Eastern guitar. Roxane Elfasci (France) is a classically trained guitarist celebrated for her expressive interpretations of Debussy, Bach, and Philip Glass, with acclaimed recordings and performances across Europe. Minnie Marks (UK/Australia) is a powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose fiery guitar, foot drum grooves, and commanding vocals create a genre-defying, high-energy performance. Italian guitarist Luca Stricagnoli is renowned for his inventive fingerstyle techniques and percussive arrangements, transforming the acoustic guitar into a complete orchestra of sound. Together, these four artists promise a night of virtuosity, innovation, and unforgettable collaboration.