Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Hampi Utsav Scheduled for February 13-15
The Hampi Utsav is a big festival that will happen from February 13 to 15, 2026, in Hampi, India.
The Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, will start the festival.
The government has asked for Rs 22 crore to make the festival great.
They will invite famous artists and make sure there are good transport and places for people to stay.
This is the third time this festival is happening, and it's always been a big success.
Before, it was in November, but now it's in February because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hampi Utsav 2026 will be held from February 13 to 15.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the festival on February 13.
A budget of Rs 22 crore has been proposed for the event.
The festival will focus on local artists, transport, and infrastructure.
Previous editions of the Hampi Utsav have been successful.
- Who
- Organized by the government with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurating
- What
- A three-day cultural festival celebrating Hampi's heritage
- When
- February 13-15, 2026
- Where
- Hampi, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To celebrate the historic ruins of Hampi with culture and festivities
- Event
- Hampi Utsav 2026
- Dates
- February 13-15, 2026
- Inauguration
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Budget Proposal
- Rs 22 crore
- Previous Budget
- Rs 16 crore (2025)
- Focus Areas
- Local artistes, transport, infrastructure
- Previous Editions
- 2 successful editions during Zameer Ahmed Khan's tenure