Rajasthan International Folk Festival is the newest music festival to grace the country’s insatiable cultural and musical appetite. It’s happening in Jodhpur this year and will bring together over 350 artists from different musical genres.
A New Music, Dance, And Culture Fest Is Happening In Jodhpur Under The Moonlight
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What Is It?
Who Is It For?
If you like moving your feet to different musical delights from dusk to dawn, watching cultural fire dances, and taking heritage walks through ancient forts, you’re in for a treat. Jodhpur RIFF will be hosted in the Mehrangarh Fort, one of Asia’s best fortresses, and you can count on a starry sky, peaceful vibes, and beautiful music to transport you to a place of absolute bliss.
Why Should I Go For It?
Oh, did we mention the festival takes place in the desert on a full-moon night? The Mehrangarh Fort will provide the ambience of a lifetime, while traditional and folk musicians and singers captivate your attention. You’ll get to take a walk through Mehrangarh Museum which showcases rare and popular traditional dance forms that reflect the distinctive root traditions of Rajasthan.
There will also be movie screenings at the festival, should you want to take a break from all the dancing. You’ll also meet the Bhil community and get to know their music and the tribal way of life. In addition, there will a lot more activities ranging from musical maestros taking to the traditional dholak and kamaycha to string puppetry and Rajasthani Circus acts.
Anything Else?
Take a break from the city life and immerse yourself in a cultural and traditional infusion of dance, music, and art at this festival. The event will also provide accommodation and shuttles to and from the fest venue.
Where: Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
When: Oct 5–9
Price: Single day passes—INR 5,000; Full festival pass—INR 12,500; Accommodation + Fest pass packages starting at INR 14,900 per person
For day-to-day itinerary, fest details, and booking tickets, click here.