2026 ATAM New England Music Festival
April 10-12, 2026, The Westin Waltham-Boston Hotel, Waltham, MA

The Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts (ATAM) is thrilled to celebrate its 64th annual festival, a testament to decades of inspiring young talent and fostering a vibrant community of musicians and vocalists. This milestone reflects our enduring commitment to supporting youth artistry, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, recognition, and success. Join us as we honor this legacy and continue to create meaningful experiences for the next generation of performers. Let the celebration begin!

• 64-year history
• One of the only talent events for instruments & voice in New England
• 850+ festival participants/2,500+ event entries
• 125+ competition categories
• 15,000+ participants over the years
• 25 member organizations representing five New England states
• Participants have gone on to win regional and national awards
• 50+ scholarships awarded
• $100K+ in prizes awarded
• More information

Festival Schedule--Free Admission!

• Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, followed by awards ceremony
• Sunday, April 12, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, followed by awards ceremony
• Competition categories by day

Our Sponsors

• Giugli and Tagliamonte Family in Memory of Paul & Lillian Tagliamonte
  
  

From the 2025 festival
See the pictures from last year's festival and a list of award winners (coming soon).