Each year MTAC hosts the State Convention, bringing together world-class artists, music educators and students to celebrate music performance and composition. Over 4,000 attendees experience a four-day extravaganza filled with seminars, performances, recitals, presentations, and master classes.

Convention 2026 will be at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, from June 26 - 29, 2026.
To submit a Convention session proposal, click here.

Convention 2026 - Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel| June 26 - June 29, 2026

Convention Teacher Track and Student Track Registration will be open soon!

Teachers, guests, and non-members can purchase their Convention pre-registration tickets until May 31, 2026. You can view the rates below.

For questions regarding Student Registration, please email programs@mtac.org.

Teacher track registration includes:

Access to all Teacher Track Sessions, including the Keynote and Featured Artist Recital
Access to all Student Track Sessions
Access to MTAC State Program Master Classes and Program Recitals
Access to onsite Exhibit Hall & Marketplace

Convention Onsite Registration will open online on June 25. Please note, single day tickets will not be available onsite.

Convention Teacher Track Pre-Registration Rates.
Available from March 1, 2026 until May 31, 2026

Registration Type	Full Convention	Daily Rate
Member, Early Bird Rate	$350 (plus fees)	$210 (plus fees)
Member Guest, Early Bird Rate	$250 (plus fees)	$125 (plus fees)
College Plan/Cal Plan Member, Early Bird Rate	$135 (plus fees)	$70 (plus fees)
Non-Member, Early Bird Rate	$450 (plus fees)	$250 (plus fees)

Convention Teacher Track On-Site Rates
Available AFTER May 31, 2026. Please note, single-day tickets are not sold after May 31, 2026.

Registration Type	Full Convention	Daily Rate
Member (On-Site Payment, After 5/31)	$435 (plus fees)	Not Available
Member Guest (On-Site Payment, After 5/31)	$300 (plus fees)	Not Available
College Plan/Cal Plan Member (On-Site Payment, After 5/31)	$185 (plus fees)	Not Available
Non-Member (On-Site Payment, After 5/31)	$505 (plus fees)	Not Available

Student Track Registration - Opening Soon!

The Student Track is open to all school-aged Students and college Students of music Teachers. This year, the Student Track features sessions by our guest artists designed for Students and Parents and access to all guest artist concerts.

Student Track registration includes:

Access to all Student Track Sessions
Access to onsite Exhibit Hall & Marketplace
Access to MTAC State Program Master Classes and Program Recitals

Convention Student Track Rates - Only available prior to May 31, 2026

Registration Type	Full Convention
Student Track	$65 (plus fees)
Cancellation Fee (Deadline to Cancel: 6/5/26)	$25 fee

Featured Artists to be Announced Soon

Convention 2026 Hotel Information

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

The 2026 Convention will take place at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport! This hotel is a Convention favorite featuring spacious rooms, a variety of grab-and-go food options, and delicious restaurants. Please see the room rates below. The rates do not include taxes and fees. All hotel reservations will be opening soon and must be made by June 13, 2026 in order to receive the group rate.

Hilton Los Angeles Airport Room Rates

Room Type	Room Rate
1 King Bed	Single Rate: $194 (plus fees) Double Rate: $194 (plus fees) Triple Rate: N/A Quad Rate: N/A
2 Double Beds	Single Rate: $194 (plus fees) Double Rate: $194 (plus fees) Triple Rate: $214 (plus fees) Quad Rate: $234 (plus fees)

Airport Information

Below is the closest airport to the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Parking Information

The Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel offers self-parking, and valet, for visitors and overnight guests. EV Charging is available on-site. 50% off these rates will be provided to hotel guests.

Parking Type	Parking Rate
Self Parking	$65/Night
Valet Parking	$75/Night

Weather

Be ready for anything and check the forecast before your upcoming stay. A little prep goes a long way, even under the California sunny skies! We recommend checking the weather here. We also recommend bringing a light sweater as the Recital and Session rooms may be colder than the lobby and walkways.

Convention 2026 Know-Before-You-Go

We look forward to welcoming you to the MTAC Convention 2026: Musical Adventure! Here are some tips to help make the most of your time in Los Angeles. Convention map to be provided soon.

Convention Badge Pick Up Schedule

All pre-registered attendees can pick up their badges at the MTAC Registration Desk located on the mezzanine level of the Hilton Los Angeles Airport.

Badge Pick Up Schedule

Thursday, June 25: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Friday, June 26: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday, June 27: 8:00 am to 4:30pm
Sunday, June 28: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Monday, June 29: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Convention App

MTAC has partnered with Whova to bring you the MTAC Convention 2026 App! The event app enables Convention attendees to: access the Convention events and programs, read Artist & Presenter bios, set up a personal schedule, view information about Exhibitors and showcases, take surveys and participate in polls, earn points for being active within the app, and receive notifications about schedule changes and updates. The app will be live soon!

Dining Options

Andiamo, Landings Bar and Grill, The Cafe, and the Bistro, will remain open for dining and/or grab and go options.

Food Option	Hours
The Bistro (Grab and Go)	Mon-Sun: 12AM to 12PM (24/7)
Andiamo	Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 5PM to 9:30 Sun: Closed
Landings Bar and Grill	Mon-Thur: 4PM to 11PM Fri-Sun: 3PM to 11PM
The Cafe	Mon-Thur: 6AM to 11AM Fri-Sun: 6AM to 11:30AM
In Room Dining	Mon-Sun: 6:30AM to 11:30PM

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing by email to convention@mtac.org by June 5, 2026 will receive a full refund minus a $50.00 cancellation fee per registrant. Refunds are unavailable after June 5, 2026.

Schedule to be Released Soon

Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not see the answer to your questions below, please email convention@mtac.org.

Do I need to have a ticket to view a recital Yes, the MTAC Convention is a ticketed event and all guests must have a valid pass to attend any Recital, Convention Session, or Master Class.

Can I apply to perform at a recital or Master Class? All Convention Recitals and Master Classes are exclusive to the Students who participate in the MTAC programs during the year and meet the eligibility requirements.

How do I know when my student is performing? The Convention Recital Schedule will be published on May 15. Parents and Teachers can log into their applications and view the information on the Event Results page.