Top 10 Music Festivals in India

India has always had a booming landscape for music. Melodies and tunes can be found even in the furthest corner of the nation. And what better way to relive the beauty of Indian music and global sensations other than in music festivals. So let’s check out the top 10 music festivals in India that you must attend if you are a music aficionado :

1. Sunburn

Sunburn is Asia’s largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival. Thousands of Indian and international music buffs come to attend this festival every year. This is a festival that not only celebrates music, but also food, entertainment and life. Previously the venue for Sunburn was Vagator Beach in Goa, now it has been shifted to Pune, Maharashtra. Sunburn takes place in the month of December every year.

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2. Enchanted Valley Carnival

Enchanted Valley Carnival or EVC is a grand music festival of India, that takes place in Aamby Valley, Lonavala. Here you will experience all genres of music, indie, pop, electronica and techno. This two-day carnival also offers tents for visitors’ accommodation.

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3. Ziro

Ziro Festival of Music is another rocking music carnival that happens in Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival usually takes place in the month of September every year and enjoys a huge number of footfalls every year.

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4. Hornbill

Hornbill is the most awaited festival of Nagaland, showcasing not only musical performances but also handicrafts, authentic Naga cuisine, traditional performances and rituals. Hornbill is organized every year in the month of December. Hornbill is one of the grandest carnivals of India. The venues for Hornbill Music Festival are Kohima and Dimapur.

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5. Mahindra Blues

Mahindra Blues is dedicated especially to Blues music. This two-day festival in Mumbai brings together some of the greatest Blues musicians from all around the globe. The venue for the festival is Mehboob Studios, Bandra, and it is usually organized in the month of February.

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6. Bacardi NH7 Weekender

The Bacardi NH7 Weekender is a multi-genre South Asian music festival that happens in a number of cities across India, including Pune, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Shillong. This music festival is known for its vibrant atmosphere, famous line-up and spectacular performances.

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7. Ragasthan

Rajasthan hosts a number of happening music festivals, Ragasthan being one of them. Ragasthan is an annual grand celebration of art, culture, heritage and music, taking place for three days in Jaisalmer, usually in the month of February.

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8. Boxout Weekender

Boxout Weekender is organized in multiple parts of New Delhi, held usually in April. This music festival boasts of a line-up of popular Indian electronic musicians.

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9. Escape

Escape music festival is a spectacular celebration of music and culture. Here you will see performers from both home and abroad. Truly living up to its name, the Escape music festival takes place in the midst of the serene hills of Uttarakhand. It goes on for three days.

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10. Storm

Last but not least, we have Storm, a music festival organised in the outskirts of Bangalore. This is a fun-filled three-day experience of music, fun and madness. The festival is also noted for its environment-friendly arrangements.