FiESTA! - Bridging the Past and Future of String Pedagogy
The 54th Annual International ESTA Conference 2026
26.-30.8.2026 - Helsinki, Finland
Join string pedagogues and musicians from around the world in Helsinki, Finland 26 - 30 August 2026.
The 54th International European String Teachers Association Conference is a celebration of the past, present, and future of string pedagogy. Join us in the heart of Helsinki for ESTA 2026 - a dynamic gathering of string pedagogues, performers, and educators from across Europe.
Call for Proposals
We invite string educators, performers, researchers, and innovators to submit their ideas for lectures, workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions. Help shape the program of ESTA 2026 and share your expertise with an international community of passionate string pedagogues.
The Call for Proposals is now open!
Registration
Tickets for ESTA 2026 will be available for purchase online. Early Bird registration opens in January 2026.
What to Expect?
ESTA 2026 features lectures and workshops by educators and performers from Europe, Australia and USA, masterclasses for all string instruments, panel discussions on current topics in music education, networking opportunities with colleagues from across Europe, and performances highlighting both students and professionals.
“Our aim and strong desire is to create a beautiful five day festivity of music and education, “Bridging the Past and Future of String Pedagogy” guiding us through this Fiesta! Come and join our FiESTA! to enjoy beautiful concerts, interesting lectures, workshops and improvisation sessions – all while enjoying the company of each other!
Welcome! Tervetuloa!”
Päivyt Meller | President, ESTA Finland
