Almería, Spain · November 2026
1st International Spanish Guitar Making Competition "Ciudad de Almería"
In honour of Antonio de Torres Jurado
I Concurso Internacional de Construcción de Guitarra Española «Ciudad de Almería»
The Sociedad Guitarrística de Almería "Antonio de Torres" announces the first edition of an international Spanish guitar making competition to honour Antonio de Torres Jurado (La Cañada, Almería, 1817 – Almería, 1892), internationally recognised as the creator of the modern Spanish guitar, and to promote the craft of traditional guitar making from the city where he was born.
- Entries until
- Final gala
Entry deadline: at 23:59 (Madrid time, CET)
Key facts
- Open worldwide. Makers of any country, nationality and age. Free entry.
- One single category. Classical and flamenco guitars compete together.
- Final round in Almería. Up to five finalist instruments, played at a public audition by professional guitarists.
- €7,000 in prizes. €4,000, €2,000 and €1,000, plus trophies and diplomas.
Prizes
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First prize
€4,000
- Commemorative trophy
- Diploma
- The instrument is donated to the Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum, with express acknowledgement of its maker
- Presentation concert of the winning instrument by a guest concert guitarist
- Promotion through the Sociedad's channels and the documentary project on the legacy of Torres
- Authorisation to mention the award on the instrument label and in the maker's professional promotion
The first-prize instrument will join the collection of the Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum in Almería, with express acknowledgement of its maker, with the aim of gradually building a collection of all first-prize guitars.
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Second prize
€2,000
- Commemorative trophy
- Diploma
- Mention in the competition's official communications
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Third prize
€1,000
- Commemorative trophy
- Diploma
- Mention in the competition's official communications
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Finalists
- Commemorative trophy
- Diploma
The jury may declare any of the prizes void.
Timeline
- Entries open
- Entry deadline , at 23:59 (Madrid time, CET)
- Finalists announced
- Delivery of finalist instruments to From Thursday 12 to Thursday 19 November 2026 inclusive, during the Museum's public opening hours Venue: Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum (Almería)
- Public audition During the final gala Venue: Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum (Almería)
- Final gala: jury's decision and award ceremony Saturday, 21 November 2026, preferably in the morning Venue: Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum (Almería)
How to enter
- Prepare your documents. Completed Annex I, technical report on the instrument with photographs, and CV.
- Send them in one single email to sociedadantoniodetorres@gmail.com within the entry period.
- Wait for the selection. The jury will choose up to five finalists, who will deliver their instrument to the Antonio de Torres Guitar Museum.
Organised by
Organised by
In collaboration with
Collaborating with the organisation
Juan Carmona
Antonio de Torres
Antonio de Torres Jurado (1817–1892), a guitar maker from Almería, established the model of the Spanish guitar that is still built all over the world today. This competition was created to celebrate his legacy and Almería's place in the history of the instrument.