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<h3><span>Kumbhalgarh Festival</span>, Rajasthan<p>Celebrated in the winter months at the grand stage of the Kumbhalgarh Fort near Udaipur, this cultural festival has grown from strength to strength each year. The grand opening features traditional dances, puppet shows and various contests, while the daytime haat (festive market) offers locals a chance to display craft pieces from all over the state. When the sun goes down, the venue transforms into a sensory spectacle with stunning dance and music performances.</p><h3><span>Hampi Utsav</span>, Karnataka</h3></p><p>This festival in Karnataka is huge in terms of audience number, and I can recollect performing before a sea of people, stretching from the stage to the Virupaksha Temple about half a kilometre away. The next edition of the festival will be held in the last week of January 2023 over three days, and will feature an array of cultural programmes, including a sound-and-light show, showcasing the glory of the Vijayanagara Empire.</p><h3><span>International Yoga and Music Festival</span>, Rishikesh</h3></p><p>The yoga capital, Rishikesh, is also home to a spectacular fest that celebrates music along with yoga. Held over a period of seven days, the festival features workshops and sessions. The evenings are reserved for a curated dance and music line-up. The next in-person version of the event, organised by the Nada Yoga School, has been eagerly awaited ever since restrictions were lifted after the pandemic and crowd events resumed.</p><h3><span>Jodhpur RIFF</span>, Jodhpur</h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>The Jodhpur RIFF Festival</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>This five-day roots music extravaganza, held at the Mehrangarh fort, RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival), features some of the most visually dazzling music performances among festivals all over India. I performed at the RIFF twice, the first of which was with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in the audience (Jagger is the chief international patron of the festival). An impressive number of Rajasthani folk artists who have performed here have gone on to garner international acclaim, from Kutle Khan to Bhanwari Devi.</p><div class="itemcenter"><amp-iframe height="62" title="" width="320" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014%5Cu0026native%3D1" class="mrBt15 preferred-source-banner"> </amp-iframe></div><h3><span>Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival</span>, Kasauli</h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>A performance at the Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>The latest edition of the KRBF, Kasauli&rsquo;s beloved assemblage of lovers of music and the hills, featured the duo Hari & Sukhmani and the iconic Parikrama. Usually held over two days, the festival will turn a decade old this year, and has featured iconic artists such as Usha Uthup, Rabbi Shergill, and Kutle Khan, to name a few. One more reason to head to KRBF?</p><h3><span>NH7 Weekender</span>, Various cities</h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>The NH7 Weekender Festival</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>The NH7 Weekender is touted as one of South Asia&rsquo;s largest music festivals. Ever since debuting in 2010, the much-loved fest has been held across the country. The 13th edition of the festival had Shillong as the partner city, and featured a line-up boasting acts including The Lumineers, Mame Khan, Kr$na, HanuMankind, J.I.D, not to forget the Berklee Indian Ensemble.</p><h3><span>Escape Festival of Arts & Music</span></h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>A performance at the Escape Festival of Arts and Music</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>When it started, Escape was known as the music festival with a venue to kill for. The lakeside environs of Naukuchiatal offered a superb setting to witness some stirring performances, with headliners including iconic rock acts like Delhi band Them Clones and Mumbai&rsquo;s ToT to Skinny Alley from Kolkata, a regular feature at the event, and the representatives of &lsquo;Bangalore rock&rsquo;, Thermal and a Quarter. In 2015, the festival moved to Ladakh.</p><h3><span>Mahindra Blues</span>, Mumbai</h3></p><p>The 70-year-old Mehboob Studios in Bandra forms the backdrop for one of India&rsquo;s most popular blues festivals. Assembling iconic names in the genre from all over the world every year, Mahindra Blues has in the past featured the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Shillong&rsquo;s Soulmate. Buddy Guy himself headlined the 2020 edition. MBF 2023 is scheduled for February 11-12.</p><h3><span>Hornbill Festival</span>, Nagaland</h3></p><p>Held in the heritage village of Kisama, Hornbill has seen appearances by both renowned and emerging indie bands and artists. In 2019, the Hornbill International Rock Contest—a popular competition—was discontinued. In its place, the Hornbill Music Festival, a separate experiential offering, has been launched, and is organised across Kohima and Dimapur.</p><h3><span>Ziro Festival of Music</span>, Arunachal Pradesh</h3></p><p>Much before Arunachal Pradesh stamped its offbeat appeal on the tourist map, this outdoor music festival, created by Anup Kutty and Bobby Hano, had begun drawing indie music lovers to the Ziro Valley. For the past decade or so, ZFM has hosted an eclectic mix of musicians, including Divine, Indus Creed, Peter Cat Recording Co., Menwhopause, and Lou Majaw.</p><p><em>-with Prannay Pathak</em></p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Aditya Mohan Wig</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Dec 26, 2022</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div><div id="tab-video-wrapper-plugin"><amp-iframe height="365" title="" width="648" layout="responsive" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fembed.indiatoday.in%2Fshare%2Fvideo%2Fnewsmo%2Fvideo%2FMjMxMTQ0MA%3D%3D%3Fnative%3Dend" class="mrBt15"> </amp-iframe></div></div></h3>

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<h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Kumbhalgarh Festival</span>, Rajasthan<p>Celebrated in the winter months at the grand stage of the Kumbhalgarh Fort near Udaipur, this cultural festival has grown from strength to strength each year. The grand opening features traditional dances, puppet shows and various contests, while the daytime haat (festive market) offers locals a chance to display craft pieces from all over the state. When the sun goes down, the venue transforms into a sensory spectacle with stunning dance and music performances.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Hampi Utsav</span>, Karnataka</h3></p><p>This festival in Karnataka is huge in terms of audience number, and I can recollect performing before a sea of people, stretching from the stage to the Virupaksha Temple about half a kilometre away. The next edition of the festival will be held in the last week of January 2023 over three days, and will feature an array of cultural programmes, including a sound-and-light show, showcasing the glory of the Vijayanagara Empire.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">International Yoga and Music Festival</span>, Rishikesh</h3></p><p>The yoga capital, Rishikesh, is also home to a spectacular fest that celebrates music along with yoga. Held over a period of seven days, the festival features workshops and sessions. The evenings are reserved for a curated dance and music line-up. The next in-person version of the event, organised by the Nada Yoga School, has been eagerly awaited ever since restrictions were lifted after the pandemic and crowd events resumed.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Jodhpur RIFF</span>, Jodhpur</h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>The Jodhpur RIFF Festival</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>This five-day roots music extravaganza, held at the Mehrangarh fort, RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival), features some of the most visually dazzling music performances among festivals all over India. I performed at the RIFF twice, the first of which was with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in the audience (Jagger is the chief international patron of the festival). An impressive number of Rajasthani folk artists who have performed here have gone on to garner international acclaim, from Kutle Khan to Bhanwari Devi.</p><div class="itemcenter"><iframe scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="62" awidth="320" aheight="62" amplayout="fixed" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014" class="preferred-source-banner" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><style>.preferred-source-banner{  margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}</style><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival</span>, Kasauli</h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>A performance at the Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>The latest edition of the KRBF, Kasauli&rsquo;s beloved assemblage of lovers of music and the hills, featured the duo Hari & Sukhmani and the iconic Parikrama. Usually held over two days, the festival will turn a decade old this year, and has featured iconic artists such as Usha Uthup, Rabbi Shergill, and Kutle Khan, to name a few. One more reason to head to KRBF?</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">NH7 Weekender</span>, Various cities</h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>The NH7 Weekender Festival</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>The NH7 Weekender is touted as one of South Asia&rsquo;s largest music festivals. Ever since debuting in 2010, the much-loved fest has been held across the country. The 13th edition of the festival had Shillong as the partner city, and featured a line-up boasting acts including The Lumineers, Mame Khan, Kr$na, HanuMankind, J.I.D, not to forget the Berklee Indian Ensemble.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Escape Festival of Arts & Music</span></h3><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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<figcaption>A performance at the Escape Festival of Arts and Music</figcaption>
</figure></p><p>When it started, Escape was known as the music festival with a venue to kill for. The lakeside environs of Naukuchiatal offered a superb setting to witness some stirring performances, with headliners including iconic rock acts like Delhi band Them Clones and Mumbai&rsquo;s ToT to Skinny Alley from Kolkata, a regular feature at the event, and the representatives of &lsquo;Bangalore rock&rsquo;, Thermal and a Quarter. In 2015, the festival moved to Ladakh.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Mahindra Blues</span>, Mumbai</h3></p><p>The 70-year-old Mehboob Studios in Bandra forms the backdrop for one of India&rsquo;s most popular blues festivals. Assembling iconic names in the genre from all over the world every year, Mahindra Blues has in the past featured the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Shillong&rsquo;s Soulmate. Buddy Guy himself headlined the 2020 edition. MBF 2023 is scheduled for February 11-12.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Hornbill Festival</span>, Nagaland</h3></p><p>Held in the heritage village of Kisama, Hornbill has seen appearances by both renowned and emerging indie bands and artists. In 2019, the Hornbill International Rock Contest—a popular competition—was discontinued. In its place, the Hornbill Music Festival, a separate experiential offering, has been launched, and is organised across Kohima and Dimapur.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Ziro Festival of Music</span>, Arunachal Pradesh</h3></p><p>Much before Arunachal Pradesh stamped its offbeat appeal on the tourist map, this outdoor music festival, created by Anup Kutty and Bobby Hano, had begun drawing indie music lovers to the Ziro Valley. For the past decade or so, ZFM has hosted an eclectic mix of musicians, including Divine, Indus Creed, Peter Cat Recording Co., Menwhopause, and Lou Majaw.</p><p><em>-with Prannay Pathak</em></p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Aditya Mohan Wig</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Dec 26, 2022</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div><div id="tab-video-wrapper-plugin"><iframe  height="365"  title=""  width="648"  layout="responsive" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen scrolling="no" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fembed.indiatoday.in%2Fshare%2Fvideo%2Fnewsmo%2Fvideo%2FMjMxMTQ0MA%3D%3D%3Fnative%3D1" loading="lazy" class="multy-video-iframe-vertical" > </iframe></div></div></h3>

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You shouldn't just stream music, you should also travel for it. Here are some of the most exciting music festivals in the country

Kumbhalgarh Festival, Rajasthan

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