# Fretboard Summit

- Dates: 20 August 2026 to 22 August 2026
- Location: Old Town School, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: Fretboard Journal
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The Fretboard Summit is the Midwest's largest and finest gathering dedicated to makers, players, and industry experts in the music world.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/fretboard-summit-2026-lineup-and-details/)
- [Registration](https://fretboardsummit.org/tickets)

## Speakers

- Jessica Dobson, Deep Sea Diver (Solo)
- Antoine Boyer
- Hand Habits
- Jake Xerxes Fussell
- The Volcano Brothers
- Shane Parish
- Gabe Noel
- Corey Congilio
- Chris Martin IV, Martin Guitars
- Josh Scott, JHS
- Terry Foster, Fender historian
- Sofia Wolfson
- Evan Gluck, New York Guitar Repair
- Mark Stutman, Folkway Music
- Barry Grzebik, Grez Guitars
- Bob Taylor, Taylor Guitars

## Ticket pricing

USD 400

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/fretboard-summit/