World final, round 2
In 2026, Oulu is the European Capital of Culture, and the Air Guitar World Championships will be part of the Delta Life grand finale spectacle. This brings changes to the programme. The final will be 2-day event on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August.
The Air Guitar World Championships Final is a celebration of love and peace – the culmination of the world-wide season of air guitar and gathers only the best to the battle on stage in front of international crowd and media. The World Final offers performances of the world’s best air guitarists and magnificent show for both old and new friends of air guitar.
The National Champions and Dark Horses will challenge the reigning World Champion, Aapo “The Angus” Rautio. Only one of them can be the master of Air and leave the stage with the shiniest trophy. The winner will be awarded with unique Flying Finn guitar, handmade by Mr. Matti Nevalainen.
Free entry to the area, arrive early for the best viewing. The event has no age limit, however our hope is that especially younger children would only arrive accompanied by an adult. Please note that the venue will be fully packed with people.
Join us in Oulu or watch the live stream here. Showtime 20:45 Finnish Time (8:45pm EEST).
