Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Classical Music Events in India
Two big classical music events are happening in India.
First, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma is going on a 10-city tour in March and April 2026 to promote mental health through his sitar performances.
Tickets are available on the District app.
Second, in February 2026, Hyderabad will host a special concert called Uttar Dakshin, where famous musicians from North and South India will play together.
This concert will feature a unique mix of Hindustani and Carnatic music.
Tickets for this event are available on BookMyShow.
Both events are great opportunities to enjoy traditional and innovative classical music.
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma announces a 10-city India tour as part of the Sitar For Mental Health Tour 2026.
The tour will take place in March and April 2026, covering cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and New Delhi.
The tour is organized by District by Zomato and sponsored by Kotak Mahindra Bank-Solitarire.
Tickets will be exclusively available on the District app, with a presale from January 30 to February 1 and general sales starting February 1 at 2 PM.
Sharma is known for fusing traditional Indian classical music with modern elements and advocating for mental health awareness through his 'Sitar for Mental Health' initiative.
- Who
- Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, Shashank Subramanyam, V. Narhari, Shri Satish Patri
- What
- Announcement of classical music events in India, including a 10-city tour and a jugalbandi concert.
- When
- March 15 to April 19, 2026 (Tour), February 14, 2026 (Concert)
- Where
- Various cities in India (Tour), Hyderabad (Concert)
- Why
- To promote mental well-being through music and to celebrate the harmony between India’s diverse classical forms.
Traditionalists
Innovators
Music Style
Traditionalists
Prefer traditional classical music without modern influences.
Innovators
Appreciate the fusion of traditional and modern elements in music.
- Event 1
- Sitar For Mental Health Tour 2026
- Event 2
- Uttar Dakshin – 15th Season
- Organizer 1
- District by Zomato
- Organizer 2
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Sponsor 1
- Kotak Mahindra Bank-Solitarire
- Ticket Sales 1
- Exclusive on District app
- Ticket Sales 2
- Available on BookMyShow
- Presale 1
- January 30, 12 noon to February 1
- General Sales 1
- February 1, 2 PM onwards
- Tour Dates 1
- March 15 to April 19, 2026
- Cities 1
- Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, New Delhi
- Event Date 2
- Saturday, 14th February 2026
- Event Time 2
- 6:30 PM onwards
- Event Venue 2
- Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad
- Performers 2
- Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, Shashank Subramanyam, V. Narhari, Shri Satish Patri
