Air Guitar World Championships
26.-29.8.2026 Oulu, Finland
August 25, 2023
8 PM EEST – Rotuaari Square – Free Entry
The Air Guitar World Championships Final is a celebration of love and peace – the culmination of the world-wide season of air guitar and gathers only the best to the battle on stage in front of international crowd and media. The World Final offers performances of the world’s best air guitarists and magnificent show for both old and new friends of air guitar.
The National Champions and Dark Horses will challenge the reigning World Champion, Kirill “Guitarantula” Blumenkrants. Only one of them can be the master of Air and leave the stage with the shiniest trophy. The winner will be awarded with unique Flying Finn guitar, handmade by Matti and Saara Nevalainen.
Schedule
World Final starts at 8 PM, duration approximately 2 hours.
Accessibility
There is a stand at the square, reserved only for people with disabilities. The spots are marked with an ISA badge. Due to the big crowd, the stand might be hard to get to during the event. We recommend you to arrive early for easier access.
Timetable 2023
August 23: Airientation
August 24: Dark Horses Qualification
August 25: The World Final
