The Jaipur Raga Festival

an initiative of Kanika Pandey Foundation

28–29 November 2026 · 10 AM – 8:30 PM · Narain Niwas Palace, Jaipur

Two days of Indian classical music, from masters to the next generation.

The Jaipur Raga Festival. Listen closely, Jaipur is singing. 28th and 29th November 2026, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Narain Niwas Palace, Jaipur
  • 2 days
  • 5 concerts
  • 2 baithak sessions
  • 4 workshops and demos
  • Craft booths and food

Line-up

The artists

More artists to be announced

Schedule

Two days, hour by hour

Day 1 · Saturday 28 November

  • 10:00 – 11:00 AMInaugural ceremonyCeremony—Venue: Main Stage Lawn
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCarnatic fluteConcertSh. Shashank Subramanyam · tabla: Abhishek Mishra · mridangam: to be announcedVenue: Main Stage Lawn
  • 1:00 – 2:00 PMLunch and booths—
  • 2:00 – 2:45 PMInstrument making demoWorkshopNaeem, sitar makerVenue: Open lawns
  • 3:00 – 3:45 PMMusic appreciation workshopWorkshopDr. Pushkar LeleVenue: Imperial Hall
  • 4:00 – 4:45 PMTea and booths—
  • 5:00 – 6:30 PMVocal jugalbandiBaithakBaithak ticketSabina Islam & Sanjukta Biswas · tabla: Abhishek Mishra · harmonium: Rajendra BannerjeeVenue: Baithak
  • 7:00 – 8:30 PMKathakConcertPt. Rajendra Gangani · accompanists: to be announcedVenue: Main Stage Lawn
Download schedule (PDF) Coming soon Add to calendar:Day 1 · Sat 28 NovDay 2 · Sun 29 Nov

Tickets

Choose your pass

VIP Patron

Early bird until 14 Nov

1 day (Sat 28 or Sun 29)

₹7,500Regular price ₹9,000

2-day pass

₹13,500Regular price ₹16,500

Main stage
Reserved premium seat, rows 1–2
Baithak
Reserved seat
Also includes
  • Curated heritage lunch at Narain Niwas
  • Patron Lounge
  • High tea and snacks
  • Valet parking
  • Separate check-in desk
  • A volunteer to help through the day

VIP

Early bird until 14 Nov

1 day (Sat 28 or Sun 29)

₹3,200Regular price ₹4,000

2-day pass

₹5,500Regular price ₹7,000

Main stage
Reserved seat, rows 3–5
Baithak
Yes
Also includes
  • VIP Lounge
  • Tea, coffee and snacks
  • Valet parking
  • Separate check-in desk

GA + Baithak

Early bird until 14 Nov

1 day (Sat 28 or Sun 29)

₹800Regular price ₹1,000

2-day pass

₹1,600Regular price ₹1,800

Main stage
GA block
Baithak
All baithak sessions

General Admission

Early bird until 14 Nov

1 day (Sat 28 or Sun 29)

₹400Regular price ₹600

2-day pass

₹800Regular price ₹1,000

Main stage
GA block, first come first served
Baithak
No

Student

Early bird until 14 Nov

1 day (Sat 28 or Sun 29)

₹100Regular price ₹150

2-day pass

₹150Regular price ₹200

Main stage
GA block
Baithak
No
Also includes
  • Booths and open festival areas
  • Student ID required

Baithak seating is limited and first come, first served. Tickets are non-refundable.

Venue

Narain Niwas Palace

Narain Singh Circle, Kanota Bagh, Jaipur 302004

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Site map Coming soon

  • Main Stage Lawn
  • Imperial Hall
  • Banquet Hall
  • Baithak
  • Open lawns
  • Poolside booths
Festival areas: Main Stage Lawn, Imperial Hall, Banquet Hall, Baithak, Open lawns, Poolside booths

Plan your visit

Good to know

Timings
Gates open at 9 AM. Sessions run 10 AM – 8:30 PM.
Parking
Valet parking inside the venue is only for VIP Patron and VIP pass holders. There is no other visitor parking; please come by cab or auto-rickshaw.
Entry
Show your ticket on your phone or printed. Student tickets need a valid student ID.
Children
Children under 8 are not admitted. Children 8 and above need a ticket and a student ID.
Food
To be announced
Accessibility
To be announced
Concert etiquette
Keep phones silent, no flash photography, enter and leave between pieces.

About

Why The Jaipur Raga exists

Indian classical music is one of the world's richest artistic traditions, yet many of the artists who sustain it have few chances to perform and grow. The Jaipur Raga exists to strengthen that ecosystem: a curated platform where artists across generations share the stage, and where new audiences discover a tradition that remains vibrant and deeply relevant today.

01

Supporting Artists

Creating meaningful opportunities for musicians to perform, connect with audiences, and build lasting artistic identities.

02

Growing Audiences

Making Indian classical music accessible through thoughtfully curated performances, conversations, and immersive cultural experiences.

03

Sustaining Tradition

Ensuring India's musical heritage continues to thrive, not by preserving it as history, but by keeping it actively performed, experienced, and passed from one generation to the next.

Indian classical music has always evolved through the relationship between generations. The Jaipur Raga brings together artists whose decades of mastery shaped the tradition and musicians whose voices will define its future: an ongoing conversation between experience and mentorship, rooted in excellence.

About Kanika Pandey Foundation

FAQ

Questions, answered

Can I get a refund?
No. Tickets cannot be refunded once bought.
Can I bring children?
Children under 8 are not admitted. Children 8 and above need a ticket and a student ID.
Which tickets include the baithak?
VIP Patron, VIP and GA with baithak. Baithak seating is limited and first come, first served.
Can I park at the venue?
Only VIP Patron and VIP pass holders, through valet parking. Please come by cab or auto-rickshaw.
When do the gates open?
9 AM.
Is food available?
To be announced

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