PECFEST 2026 – A Mystic Mikado

PECFEST 2026 – A Mystic Mikado is the annual techno-cultural extravaganza of Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh. The three-day festival combines art, technology, music, literature, gaming and performing arts in a student-led celebration.

The 2026 edition will take place from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at the PEC campus in Sector 12, Chandigarh. The festival is expected to feature 60+ events, attract 50,000+ students from more than 100 institutes, and offer a combined prize pool of ₹15 lakh+.

Major Festival Categories

• Cultural: Music, dance, theatre, fine arts and heritage showcases.

• Technical: Competitions and challenges focused on technology, innovation and problem-solving.

• Literary: Events centred around words, ideas, writing and intellectual expression.

• Gaming: Competitive gaming and strategy-based events.

• Performing Arts: Rhythm, movement and stage performances.

The cultural programme includes events such as Groovz, Mizaaj, Bhangra Wars, Gliteratti, Theque, Naach Meri Jaan and Rap Battle, scheduled across 30 October–1 November.

The 2026 theme, “A Mystic Mikado,” draws on a fusion of ancient Japanese heritage and futuristic cyberpunk aesthetics, creating an immersive festival environment where traditional influences meet contemporary student culture.