Jodhpur RIFF 2026
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 is a premier international roots music festival celebrating its landmark 20th year from 22–26 October at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur. Timed with the brightest full moon, this non-profit event showcases traditional folk performers to uplift their livelihoods.
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The Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) 2026 is a globally acclaimed, five-day roots music celebration taking place from October 22nd to 26th, 2026, within the majestic ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Moving into its milestone 20th anniversary edition, the festival is masterfully timed each year to align with Sharad Purnima, the brightest night of the full moon in North India, which provides a magical, luminous backdrop to the open-air performances.
Presented under the aegis of the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, Jodhpur RIFF functions as a not-for-profit initiative with a deep-rooted social mission: to provide a sustainable platform that positively impacts the livelihoods and recognition of Rajasthan’s traditional heritage musicians. The festival is internationally recognized for its stellar curation, counting HH Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur as its Chief Patron and rock legend Sir Mick Jagger as its International Patron.
The festival experience includes a diverse program of dawn concerts, interactive daytime music sessions, and grand evening showcases where rustic Rajasthani folk music blends seamlessly with contemporary international roots genres. Attendees can experience this rare cultural tapestry firsthand by purchasing Donor Passes, which are currently on sale along with the downloadable full event schedule.
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