Events

The Mukteswar Dance Festival, a much awaited annual festival of Odissi dance, is hosted in the premises of the 10th Century architectural marvel Mukteswar in Bhubaneswar. Organised by Odisha Tourism and Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, the dance festival is a three-day affair between the 14th and 16th of January. It was started in 1984 and since 2004, has been successfully hosted every year.

The Dover Lane Music Festival is an annual event held in Kolkata, India, and typically takes place in January. The 2026 event will likely follow this pattern, but specific dates haven't been announced yet. To find the exact dates, it's best to check the Dover Lane Music Conference's official Facebook page or website closer to the date. The festival is known for showcasing Indian classical music and features performances at the Dover Lane Music Conference Hall.

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 will be the 26th edition of the festival, and it will take place in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai. The festival is an annual nine-day event.

About the Dance Festival The Khajuraho Dance Festival is a seven day long festival. The festival is an attempt to revive and preserve the Indian cultural heritage. The festival was started in the year 1975 to celebrate the richness of Indian classical dance forms. The different types of Indian classical dance forms include Kathak, Kathakali, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam among the others. The dance festival takes place in front of the Chitragupta temple, which is dedicated to Lord Surya, and the Vishwanath temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.