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Classical Music Festivals in India

Classical music in India is essentially divided into two types--the Hindustani classical music, which is more popular in the northern side of the country, and the Carnatic music, which is predominantly followed in the southern states. Most classical music festivals in India are in the winter months between December and February. Some one-day festivals are also held throughout the year.
 

  1. Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan

    • Held each year since 1875, this music festival is the oldest in India and is primarily dedicated to Hindustani Classical Music. The government of India has included the Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan in the list of National Festivals. The festival is conducted in memory of the saint and Hindustani Classical music exponent, Baba Harivallabh. The festival is held each year at the Shri Devi Talab in the city of Jalandhar, Punjab over a period of four days in the last week of December. Entry is free. 15-20 prominent artists perform each year in different categories, including Shehnai, vocal, pakhawaj and tabla, to name a few. The festival is fully covered by the media through radio, TV and even the Internet. Apart from live performances, the festival includes individual competitions in junior and senior categories.
       
      The Director -- Sh. S. S. Ajimal
      11-A, New Vijay Nagar,
      Jalandhar, India 144001
      +91-181- 2250857
      http://harballabh.org/

    Margazhi Festival of Dance and Music

    • Put on by Bharat Kalachar and also called the Chennai Music and Dance festival, this festival lasts about 30 days at the end of the year from around the middle of December to the middle of January, but each year the exact dates may change. In fact the festival is not held in any particular place but covers a host of auditoriums, temples and even heritage bungalows. Various cultural organizations and sabhas (bodies) of classical music participate in organizing this festival, which is primarily dedicated to the Carnatic style of classical music and dance. Held in the southern Indian city of Chennai, more than 2,000 participants give live dance and music performances.
       
      Bharat Kalachar
      No.16.Thirumalai Pillai St.
      T-Nagar, Chennai, India 600 017
      +91-44-2834-3045
      bharatkalachar.com

    Soorya Dance & Music Festival

    • Conducted by the Soorya Stage and Film society, this 10-day festival is held in the month of October in the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Different classical music and dance art forms from all over India perform during this festival, including traditional dance forms like Odissi, Kathak, Manipuri, Mohiniattayam, Bharathnatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathakali. Jugal bandhi. Solo instrumental and vocal performances are given by renowned artists in both types of Indian classical music. The event is held at Tagore Theatre.
       
      Soorya Dance & Music Festival
      Soorya Stage and Film Society 
      Chaitanya, Thycaud 
      Thiruvananthapuram 695014 
      +91-471-232-3536 
      webindia123.com/festival/dance/soorya.htm

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