Accordion Boundless
Workshops / Competition / Concerts
Tuesday, 07 April - Sunday, 12 April 2026
The international festival
Accordion Boundless
brings 2026 musicians from all over the to Trossingen and combines workshops, competitions and concerts to create a unique unique experience. Whether classical, world music, jazz or crossover - creative independence, technical independence, technical brilliance and stylistic openness. The competition offers a stage for exceptional talents, while renowned instructors share their knowledge in workshops and special workshops. The festival is rounded off the festival is rounded off by a varied concert programme that makes the entire sound world of the accordion of the accordion.
In 2026, the Accordion Boundless competition once again invites accordionists from all over the world to present their musical expressiveness in a cross-genre setting. Whether classical literature, modern compositions, world music, jazz or experimental crossover projects - the focus is on artistic independence, technical mastery and stylistic diversity.
Global talent. Local stage. Unlimited music. Register now - and bring your accordion to the big stage!
You play the accordion - with enthusiasm
But you want more...
...out of everyday life, into new music, real encounters, creative play.
...you want to show yourself - on stage, with your ensemble or your own composition
...you simply want to experience live how diverse accordion music can be
Accordion Grenzenlos offers you all this
- in five intensive days in Trossingen
1st workshop
Five days for you - and your accordion
The Accordion Boundless workshop is your musical awakening: practical workshops in small groups, new impulses, inspiring instructors and daily concert evenings included.
For all those who want to develop, network and be inspired.
Highlights:
- 5-day workshop (Tue-Sat)
- Jazz, pop, Brazilian, Oberkrainer, returners or Styrian for beginners?
- Lecturers from the international scene
- Individual support & group work
- Participation possible independently of the competition
Target group: Accordion players from intermediate level or returning players
2. competition
Show what you're made of - on your stage
The Akkordeon Grenzenlos Kreativ competition is aimed at young accordionists
from
all age groups
Whether solo, ensemble or free form -
What counts here is personality, musicality and creativity.
Categories:
- Solo (classical or popular, both over 18 and under 18)
- Ensemble (average minimum age: 18 years)
- Trossingen School (without age limit)
- JUNIOR CLASS (maximum age: 17 years)
- JUNIOR-POPULAR (maximum age: 17 years)
- JUNIOR-ENSEMBLE (maximum age: 17 years):
The speciality:
- The final rounds take place in public - as part of the concert programme.
- Jury of experienced musicians & teachers
- Appreciative audience & award ceremony directly after the final
3. experience concerts
Five evenings - five musical highlights
The concerts of Akkordeon Grenzenlos show the whole range of the instrument -
from world-class lecturers and creative workshop formations to the best competition entries.
Sometimes virtuoso, sometimes experimental - but always inspiring.
Voices from the last issue
"I went home with new music and new motivation."
"The competition finals were really emotional - and inspiring!"
"Trossingen was a musical home for five days."
What suits you? You are...
Accordion player with a desire for something new
Then this is for you:
Workshop - 5 days full of impulses
What suits you? You are...
What suits you? You are...
Organisational matters at a glance
- Place: Hohner Conservatory Trossingen
- Period: Tuesday, 07.04.26 - Saturday, 11.04.26
- ️Concert admission see Overview
️ Accommodation in the neighbourhood: