Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Trade Show To Showcase State’s Cultural Diversity
Uttar Pradesh will hold many cultural performances during its International Trade Show.
The show will run from September 25 to 29.
Visitors will see music, dances and folk traditions from different parts of the state.
Artists will perform Kathak, Bhojpuri songs, folk dances and devotional music.
There will also be classical performances on instruments such as the sitar and pakhawaj.
Some programmes will highlight regional traditions such as Tharu dance and Alha singing.
The events will take place alongside business and trade activities.
Organisers hope guests from India and other countries learn more about Uttar Pradesh’s culture.
The UP International Trade Show will host cultural programmes from September 25 to 29.
The events will feature folk arts, classical music, dance, devotional singing and regional traditions.
Performances will represent regions including Kashi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Bundelkhand, Awadh, Purvanchal and the Terai.
Scheduled highlights include Kathak, Bhojpuri folk music, Tharu tribal dance, Alha singing, Sufi music and a sitar recital.
The programme aims to present Uttar Pradesh’s cultural, industrial, trade and tourism identity to visitors from India and abroad.
- Who
- Artists from Uttar Pradesh and other parts of India, along with entrepreneurs, investors and visitors.
- What
- A series of cultural programmes will be presented at the UP International Trade Show.
- When
- September 25 to 29.
- Where
- At the UP International Trade Show, reported from Lucknow and Greater Noida.
- Why
- To showcase Uttar Pradesh’s industrial, trade, tourism and cultural identity to a global audience.
- Event
- UP International Trade Show
- Dates
- September 25-29
- Featured traditions
- Folk arts, classical music, dance, bhajans, ghazals and regional performances
- Regional representation
- Kashi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Bundelkhand, Awadh, Purvanchal and the Terai
- Opening programme
- Conch-shell blowing, Vedic Manglacharan and performances by artists including Vishal Kumar of Varanasi
- Closing highlights
- A sitar recital by Padma Shri Pt. Shivnath Mishra, ghazal singing, Kathak and a Star Night
- Organising initiative
- The Yogi government