Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2026: Bombino, Sona Mohapatra, Mame Khan and More on a Jaipur Hilltop, 18 to 20 December
Jaipur turns 300 next year. The city's tricentenary celebrations begin, appropriately, on the ridge that once guarded it.
Vedanta presents Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2026 runs from 18 to 20 December at Jaigarh, high above Amer. This is the festival's third edition, produced by Teamwork Arts in partnership with Sawai Padmanabh Singh, and it opens the city's Jaipur 300 commemorations.
Who is playing
The announcement tags a lineup that moves easily between Rajasthan's hereditary music traditions and the global stage:
Bombino, the Tuareg guitarist from Niger
Sona Mohapatra
Mame Khan, the Manganiyar singer
Titi Robin, the French guitarist and oud player
Barmer Boys
Moora Lala Marwada
Dr Bhutte Khan Manganiyar
Nathulal Solanki
Rehmat-e-Nusrat
Kartikeya Vashist
Viktoria Leleka
Murad Ali Khan, on sarangi
Gulabo Sapera, the Kalbeliya dancer
Mahua Shankar
The pairing that stands out is Bombino alongside the Manganiyar musicians. Desert blues from the Sahara and desert music from the Thar share more than a landscape, and a festival like this is one of the few places you can hear that conversation live.
Beyond the music
Conversations on architecture, history and fashion
Interactive workshops and heritage walks
Art installations and a crafts bazaar
Food Gully
The essentials
Dates: 18 to 20 December 2026
Venue: Jaigarh, Jaipur
Tickets: live at jaigarhheritagefestival.com
One note: earlier reports gave different December dates for this edition. The official announcement says 18 to 20 December, and that is the date to plan around.
Making a December of it
Jaigarh caps a strong season for heritage festivals. Ahmedabad's Bhadra Festival takes over its old city in November, and the India Biennale opens in Delhi on 4 December.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2026?
From 18 to 20 December 2026, at Jaigarh in Jaipur, according to the festival's official announcement.
Who is performing at Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2026?
Artists tagged in the announcement include Sona Mohapatra, Bombino, Mame Khan, Titi Robin, Barmer Boys, Murad Ali Khan, Gulabo Sapera and Mahua Shankar, among others.
Where can I buy tickets?
On the official website, jaigarhheritagefestival.com.
Who organises the festival?
Vedanta presents it, and it is produced by Teamwork Arts in partnership with Sawai Padmanabh Singh.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The festival lists a dedicated space for children and families, alongside a crafts bazaar and Food Gully.
Kenneth Hopkins is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of AltBollywood. Indofuturist, posthumanist and unapologetically Indocentric, he describes himself as an epimemeticist, a swaraji, a freakonomist, a lexicographer and a cartochronicler, mapping the ideas, words and quiet shifts that shape Indian entertainment. Follow him on Instagram at @kennethhopkins.
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