Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes internationally acclaimed guitarist and musician Ben Lacy as a Spotlighted Guest! A true guitar virtuoso who plays in a wide range of styles including jazz, funk, dance, rock, metal, another others, Ben can often be found at the summer and winter NAMM shows. Ben has performed with such musical greats such as Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell, George Duke, Joey DeFrancesco, and Phil Keaggy, has shared the bill with Frank Gambale and Tommy Emmanuel, and has opened for artists such as Steve Vai, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Victor Wooten, Tom Keifer, Shooter Jennings, and Leon Russell.
Ben had the honor of handing Les Paul his lifetime achievement award at Muriel Anderson’s All-Star Guitar Night at the historic Ryman Auditorium. He endorses Brian Moore Guitars, Elixir Strings, ToneWoodAmp, and Lizard Spit Guitar Care Products, and enjoys enjoys success with his groundbreaking instructional course from TrueFire, Two-Hand Groove Guitar.
We are honored to have Ben join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.com