Air Guitar World Championships
26.-29.8.2026 Oulu, Finland
Rockin’ in the Free World
The Air Guitar World Championships 2026 are held in August 26–29.
The Air Guitar World Championships are part of the Delta Life Grand Finale, the summer’s biggest event, during Oulu’s European Capital of Culture year in 2026.
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Audience favourite vote is now open! The vote stays open until Saturday, 29 August 15:00 EEST. The winner will be announced on Air Guitar World Championships’ social media and website after the Delta Life Show has ended on Saturday.
Contestants around the world put their best on stage shamelessly with their invisible instruments already for 30 years. This phenomenon promoting world peace with a smile has inspired both filmmakers and doctorate researchers. You can’t hold a gun while you play the air guitar.
The Air Guitar World Championships has been arranged in Oulu, Finland since 1996. Welcome to European Capital of CulturAIR in August 26–29, 2026.
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Second Round competitors
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National Competitions
Air Guitar World Championships is an internationally registered trademark. Licensed national competitions are held in various countries around the world.
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