Top Music Festivals & Events of India

There are many homegrown best music festivals and events celebrated across India which are joined by many International artists and bands which you should attend. These music events will overwhelm you and add a new memory in your life.

1. The Outback Adventure & Music Festival

The Outbakc music festival leh ladakh India

It is the highest adventure & music festival for true adventure enthusiasts. This festival is going to add a new dimension to your road trip in the mountains. It’s gonna provide you a fusion of Adventure and Music where you will experience “Camping, Bikes, Jeeps – 4 Wheel Drive, Trek, Live Music, Food, Bar, flea market & much more” under the stars.

So when and where is the Outback music festival ? It’s going to happen from 24 – 25 September, 2022 at Tashi Bagh, Stok, Leh-Ladakh, India. To know more checkout : theoutbackfestival.com

2. Ziro Festival of Music

ziro music festival nagaland

Ziro music festival is an outdoor music festival held annually in Ziro valley at the end of September. This festival is hosted by the Apatani tribe, who built entire infrastructure locally sourced bamboo to emphasize on eco-friendly. It features many artists from north-east, across India and from international as well.

The Ziro music festival is going to happen from 29 September – 2 October 2022 in Biiri, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

To know more : zirofestival.com | https://www.zirofestival.encampadventures.com/

3. Rajasthan International Folk Festival

Rajasthan International folk festival, jodhpur riff

Jodhpur RIFF – is an International annually held music and art festival in Jodhpur. It is organized to promote cultural lifestyle and traditional music of India. This music festival is endorsed by UNESCO as “Peoples Platform for Creativity and Sustainable Development”.

So Where is the Rajasthan folk festival / Jodhpur RIFF – it held at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. When is the date of Jodhpur RIFF – it’s between 6 and 10 October 2022.

To know more : https://www.jodhpurriff.org/

4. Sunburn 

sunburn music festival

Sunburn is an Electronic Dance Music festival which holds many events at different locations like Goa, Mumbai, Pune. Sunburn is all about Electronic music and dance. This music event is held with more than 100 of International and many famous homegrown artists. Sunburn music festival showcases some national and internationally great techno artists and renowned DJ’s.

So when is Sunburn music Festival – there are gonna many events at different locations in October, November, December. The Sunburn Music Festival in Vagator, Goa is on 28, 29, 30 December 2022.

To know more : https://sunburn.in/

5. Independence Rock Festival 

independence rock festival

It is India’s oldest and original rock & metal music festival. The I-Rock festival is fully loaded with 10 bands and many known & new artists. The Mahindra Independence Rock Festival organized by Farhad Wadia (Rock Promoter). The festival returns after 3 years with chilling bands and performances so be ready.

So When and Where is going to happen I-Rock Festival – it’s going to be held at  “BAYVIEW LAWNS, PRINCESS DOCK, MAZGAON, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA” and date on 5 & 6 November, 2022.

To Know more : independencerock.in

6. NH7 Weekender 

NH7 Weekender music festival

Get ready for the craziest, feet-stomping and musical event coming back to create a new memory. It is organized by “Only Much Louder” for people to enjoy music, art, comedy and food. The event is gonna be graced with renowned artists, live performances and power packed musical bands and much more.

So When and Where is Bacardi NH7 Weekender Festival – it’s going to be held in Pune Maharashtra and date on 25 – 27 November, 2022.

To know more : https://nh7.in/

7. Bangalore Open Air 

Bangalore open air music festival

India’s only and Biggest Hard Rock & Heavy Metal open air music festival takes place annually in Bangalore. This Open Air music festival hosts many world renowned metal bands and artists. Bangalore Open Air music festival is going to be held in Bangalore, on 3 December, 2022.

To know more : https://www.bangaloreopenair.com/

8. Echoes of Earth 

echoes of earth music festival

It is India’s greenest multi-genre music festival which celebrates the environment. The entire infrastructure & stages are made from recycled materials. Many famous national and international artists and live performances. Many attractive sites, flea markets, big stages and music are created. 

Echoes of Earth music festival is going to happen at Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 3 – 4 December 2022.

To know more : http://echoesofearth.com/

9. Magnetic Fields Rajasthan 

magnetic fields rajasthan music festival

The epic 3-day music event is returning with national and international renowned artists. Apart from music, you will enjoy live art, meditation, stargazing, yoga, flea market, food, beverages and much more. This event is going to be held at  “Alsisar Mahal / Palace” in Rajasthan, on 9, 10, 11 December 2022. 

To know more : https://www.magneticfields.in/

10. Hornbill (Festival of Festivals)

hornbill music festival nagaland

Hornbill music festival is celebrated every year by Nagas in Nagaland, North-East India. This festival is celebrated to preserve and protect the heritage of the Naga tribe. It’s a 10-day long festival, where many cultural performances are performed by different tribes, and many other states’ cultural & traditional music and dances are also performed. Many national & international rock bands perform, local cuisine, art & crafts and various sports are also organized.

So When and Where is Hornbill festival celebrated – it is held at Kohima, Nagaland and dates on 1 – 10 December 2022. 

To know more : https://www.hornbillfestival.com/

11. Lollapalooza (Coming to India) 

lollapalooza music festival mumbai India

Really Excited ! Lollapalooza is one of the most iconic music festivals in the world and it’s finally  going to debut in Mumbai, India. Getting news from various sources, social media that its coming to India on 28 & 29 January 2023. Many renowned national & international artists from different genres like EDM, rock, metal, hip hop, and many more will perform at this event.

The event will be 2 day long with 4 stages and 40 acts and many live performances. 

To know more : https://lollaindia.com/

12. World Sacred Music Festival 

world sacred usic festival jodhpur rajasthan

The World Sacred Spirit Festival is held in Jodhpur and Nagaur, Rajasthan. Many artists from India and around the globe take part in this spiritual festival. This Sufi festival represents Indian heritage to the world, also exotic cuisines, culture & old palaces. This Sacred music festival is held at Rajasthan Jodhpur and Nagaur in february 2023.

To know more : https://www.worldsacredspiritfestival.org/

13. Hilltop Music Festival

hilltop music festival goa

Hilltop music festival is going to be held at Vagator Goa. It’s a trance music event, where people enjoy dance, music, food, beverages and many more things. Goa is known for its non stop parties all over the night. The Hilltop Music Festival is going to be happened from 10 – 14 February 2023 at Vagator in Goa, India.

14. VH1 Supersonic 

vh1 supersonic music festival

Finally VH1 Supersonic is back after 2 years, its an India’s best multi-genre music festival, where you will enjoy many live performances, art, fashion, food and tech exhibitions. It’s a fusion of Indian and International artists, where everyone is enjoying live performances and occupied by dance, music and much more. VH1 Supersonic music festival is going to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, on 24 – 26 February, 2023.

To know more : https://www.gosupersonic.in/

15. SulaFest 

sulafest vineyard music festival nashik

Sulafest is India’s biggest vineyard music festival which is held at Sula vineyard, Nashik, Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated with many famous bands, renowned artists, live performances, from the country and around the world. It is a music and food festival where everyone enjoys music, dance, food and especially wines from the sula vineyards. This fest is held in February, at Sula vineyard, Nashik, Maharashtra.

To know more : https://www.sulafest.com/

There are many more music festivals and events held in India. Which one is your favorite or If you know any which we don’t please comment below we update the list on our best.

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