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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026

Fretboard Summit 2026

4544 N Lincoln Ave · 773.728.6000

  • $425 3-Day All Access Pass ($400 + $25 fee)
  • $175 Single Day Access Pass ($150 + $25 fee)
BUY AUG 21 FRI ALL ACCESSBUY AUG 22 SAT ALL ACCESS

A 3-DAY GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA
AUGUST 20–22, 2026

The Fretboard Journal and Old Town School of Folk Music team up once again for the annual FRETBOARD SUMMIT, a 3-day guitar extravaganza on the campus of Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. Fretboard Summit features one-of-a-kind concerts, master classes, and the largest luthier exhibition in the Midwest.

3-DAY ALL ACCESS PASS
Experience everything at the Fretboard Summit, including concerts, workshops, gear giveaways, gift bags & more. Includes exclusive access to Fretboard Summit Thursday 8/20.

1-DAY ALL ACCESS PASS
Day Pass holders have access to all the Fretboard Summit fun, including our concerts, workshops, events, and more for Friday 8/21 or Saturday 8/22.

4544 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625  •  (773) 728-6000 •  customerservice@oldtownschool.org
Customer Service Phone Hours:
9:00 AM – 8:30 PM Central (Monday – Thursday)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central (Friday – Sunday)