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Every musical instrument needs many elements to achieve its full sound – from a single string, through the artistry of performance and years of practice, to the artist’s sensitivity. The same is true of our Festival. The 20th Silesian Guitar Autumn resounded so powerfully and beautifully thanks to the harmonious collaboration of many people, institutions […]

On 24 October 2026, the final round of the J.E. Jurkowski International Guitar Competition, held as part of the 20th Silesian Guitar Autumn Festival, took place at Mediateka in Tychy. Following a series of exciting performances, the winners of this year’s competition were announced. The first prize went to Luis Alejandro García Pérez from Spain! […]

The two days of auditions for the second round of the J.E. Jurkowski International Guitar Competition, held as part of the 20th Silesian Guitar Autumn Festival, are now behind us. Following performances filled with musical excitement, the international jury has selected the guitarists who will compete for the top prizes in this year’s edition of […]

The prestige of the International Guitar Festival and Competition “Silesian Guitar Autumn” in Tychy was determined not only by the exceptional quality of its programme, the presence of the world’s leading guitarists, and the outstanding symphony orchestras accompanying them. An equally important element in building the festival’s reputation was the visual design created consistently over […]

For four decades, Tychy has been one of the most important places on the guitar map of Poland and Europe. It was here that, on the initiative of Jan Edmund Jurkowski, the International Festival “Silesian Guitar Autumn” has been held since 1986 – an event that over the years has become not only a celebration […]

Since 2015, Marek Nosal has been responsible for the artistic direction of the International “Silesian Guitar Autumn” Festival and the Jan Edmund Jurkowski International Guitar Competition in Tychy. As Artistic Director, he co-creates the programme of an event that has for years been one of Poland’s most important guitar gatherings, attracting artists and young performers […]

Throughout the festival, Agnieszka Nowok-Zych will accompany our audience as the festival host and presenter, leading all concerts. Her experience, musical expertise and ease in engaging with audiences will make her not only the voice of the festival, but also a guide to its artistic world. Agnieszka Nowok-Zych graduated with distinction from the Academy of […]

The Jury, composed of Marcin Dylla – Chair of the Jury, Beata Będkowska-Huang, József Eötvös, Martin Krajčo, Thomas Offermann and Petr Saidl, announces that the following participants have qualified for the live auditions at the Feliks Rybicki Music School Complex in Tychy. The order of performances, starting with the letter “K”, was determined by a […]

Registration has now closed for the 2026 Jan Edmund Jurkowski International Guitar Competition, which will take place as part of the 20th Silesian Guitar Autumn. This year’s edition promises to be truly international – 29 guitarists from 8 countries have submitted their applications for the first stage of the Competition. The participants represent Croatia, Spain, […]

Only weeks separate us from the double anniversary of the Silesian Guitar Autumn. This October will see the 20th edition of the festival, while four decades will also have passed since the very first edition, held in 1986. Forty years ago, on October 2, 1986, a dream came true for Jan Edmund Jurkowski, a composer […]