# Darbar Festival 2026

Darbar Festival 2026, Friday 30 October 2026, until 1 Nov.

- Go to page: https://onecitylondon.com/event/darbar-festival-2026/

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Darbar Festival is a celebration of Indian classical music and culture returning to London for its 21st edition. The festival brings leading Hindustani and Carnatic artists together for concerts, a special midnight performance and rare musical collaborations. Beyond the stage, it explores music and wellbeing through raga meditation, breathwork and Hatha yoga with live esraj, alongside talks and an Indian bazaar of crafts, clothing and jewellery. Whether new to these centuries-old traditions or already passionate about them, visitors can experience them in fresh, accessible and contemporary ways.

## Dates

- Saturday 24 October until 1 Nov

Written by a model, sources: [onecitylondon.com](https://onecitylondon.com/event/darbar-festival-2026/)

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