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.
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.
Coming up: the Dark Horses Video Contest opens for submissions on the 14th of April! See more on the Dark Horses page.
Watch the World Final 2025
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News
Dark Horse video submission form is now open!
Competition videos are now collected by filling out this form. The form is open until April 30th, 4pm Finnish time (UTC+3). The Dark Horses entry fee is 15 euros,...
Dark Horse participation fees go to Musicians Without Borders
This year all Dark Horse participation fees will go directly to Musicians Without Borders. This wonderful organisation brings music to people and places affected by war, armed conflict, and displacement....
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Air Guitar World Championships is an internationally registered trademark. Licensed national competitions are held in various countries around the world.
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