Are you ready to witness the most electrifying, string-free performances of the year? The 2024 US Air Guitar Championship season is in full swing, promising a whirlwind of regional battles and culminating in a national final that will leave you breathless. For fans of music, performance, and outrageous fun, this is an event you won’t want to miss as competitors vie for a chance to represent the USA on the world stage, potentially at the Air Guitar World Championship.
This year’s championship series is spanning across the nation, bringing the high-energy, hilarious, and surprisingly skillful art of air guitar to cities near you. From coast to coast, talented air guitarists are stepping into the spotlight, armed with nothing but their invisible instruments and boundless stage presence.
Catch the Regional Action:
The road to the National Finals goes through a series of electrifying regional competitions. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming events where you can witness the magic unfold:
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Brooklyn, NY • Regional: May 4th at Barrow’s Intense Tasting Room. Get ready for the “Galactic Strum-Off”! Tickets are available here. Aspiring air guitarists can enter the competition here.
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San Francisco, CA • Regional: May 4th at Bottom of the Hill. West Coast shredding is on! Snag your tickets here and register to compete here.
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Kansas City, MO • Regional: May 18th at The Brick. Experience the heartland rock out! Tickets here and competitor registration here.
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Houston, TX • Regional: May 18th, venue and time to be announced. Stay tuned for ticket links! Competitors can sign up here.
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Cleveland, OH • Regional: May 23rd at The Winchester. Get ready for some home-state heat! Tickets via Ticketweb and competitor registration here.
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Custer, SD • Qualifier: May 25th, venue and time TBA. Tickets coming soon! Register to compete here.
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Salt Lake City, UT • Qualifier: May 31st at The DLC at Quarters. Mountain air guitar madness! Tickets here and registration here.
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Austin, TX • Qualifier: June 1st at The Highball. Keep Austin weird with air guitar! Tickets available here and competitor sign-ups here.
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San Diego, CA • Regional: June 1st at The Template. Southern California air shredding! Tickets at OB Template and registration here.
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Denver, CO • Regional: June 7th at HQ. Mile High air guitar! Tickets here and competitor registration here.
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Boise, ID • Regional: June 8th at The Shredder. Shredding Idaho style! Tickets here and registration here.
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Des Moines, IA • Qualifier: June 8th at Backroads Lounge. Tickets link to come. Competitor registration here.
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Santa Rosa, CA • Qualifier: June 13th at The California Theater of Santa Rosa. Air guitar goes theatrical! Tickets here and registration here.
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Manhattan, NY • Regional: June 14th at Hard Rock Manhattan. Rocking out in the city! Tickets at Hard Rock Cafe and registration here.
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Chicago, IL • Regional: June 15th at LiveWire Lounge. Chicago air guitar scene is on fire! Tickets link to come. Registration here.
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Seattle, WA • Qualifier: June 15th at Pour Decisions. Pouring out the air guitar riffs! Tickets link to come. Registration here.
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Portland, OR • Regional: June 22nd at Dante’s. Dive into the Portland air guitar vibes! Tickets here and registration here.
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Cape Canaveral, FL • Regional: June 22nd at Victory Casino Cruises. Air guitar on the high seas (or casino cruise)! Tickets link to come. Registration here.
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Minneapolis, MN • Qualifier: June 26th at Pub 47. Minnesota air guitar talent rising! Tickets here and registration here.
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Twitch Online Regional: June 30th, online at twitch.tv/usairguitar. Join the virtual shredding! Watch online and register to compete here.
National Finals: The Ultimate Air Guitar Showdown
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20, 2024, as the nation’s top air guitarists will battle it out at the National Finals in Cleveland, OH at the Beachland Ballroom. This is where the stakes are highest, and the air shredding is at its most intense. Tickets are on sale now at www.beachlandballroom.com.
Whether you’re a seasoned air guitar aficionado or a curious newcomer, the 2024 US Air Guitar Championship season promises unforgettable entertainment. Come witness the passion, the artistry, and the sheer fun as these performers reach for invisible guitar glory and maybe, just maybe, set their sights on the ultimate prize: the Air Guitar World Championship. Don’t just imagine the music – experience it!
