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XXVI text with guitars and the faces of the four performers

International Guitar Night XXVI

Global guitar phenoms

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SHOWTIMES
Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm
LOCATION
Discovery Theatre MAP
SPONSOR
Joanne & Brian Bennett and Anchorage Daily News

Annual fan favorite International Guitar Night returns with an inspiring new cast of guitar luminaries. Now in its 26th year, this mobile guitar festival leaves audiences across the globe awe-struck with solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the boundless virtuosity and diversity of acoustic guitar.  

For the 2026 North American tour, International Guitar Night (IGN) founder Brian Gore has assembled the most dynamic lineup in our 26-year history, featuring one of IGN’s great favorites, two exciting new guitarists, and our first-ever ukulele player. Back by popular demand is Vietnamese classical guitarist THU LE (Vietnam) along with rock/flamenco powerhouse LUCAS IMBIRIBA (Brazil), the flamboyant ukulele master TAIMANE (Hawaii) and the intensely creative fingerstyle guitarist ALEXANDR MISKO (Russia). 

Get ready for a taste of the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists in the world. 

Alexandr Misko is a modern fingerstyle innovator whose percussive techniques and viral videos captivate audiences worldwide. With six albums and performances from Carnegie Hall to major festivals, he continues to push guitar boundaries with his custom-built guitars.

Taimane redefines the ukulele with her genre-spanning artistry, blending classical, rock, and Polynesian influences. From Waikiki street performances to global tours, she has amassed millions of fans and four Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards, proving the instrument’s limitless potential.

Lucas Imbiriba blends flamenco fire, Latin rhythms, classical melodies, and rock energy into breathtaking performances. A multiple classical competition winner, he has embraced rock and acoustic instrumental arrangements, earning millions of views and a worldwide following.

Thu Le is a celebrated Vietnamese guitarist whose performances combine exceptional technical command with lyrical expression. A graduate of prestigious European conservatories, she bridges Eastern and Western traditions through a distinctive voice on the classical guitar, earning acclaim on international stages.

TYPE OF EVENING:

  • Wow-factor date night
  • Music appreciation master class
  • International music night

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Gifted guitarists who’ll leave you awe-struck
  • 4 phenoms representing the present and future of acoustic guitar, all on one stage
  • A trip abroad with some of today’s most talented artists

COME WITH:

  • Your bags packed for musical escape
  • Love for the universal language of music
  • Your favorite aspiring musician