Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Sitar Maestro to Perform at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, a famous sitar player, will perform at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
He will be joined by Shankar Mahadevan and his sons.
This performance is part of India's cultural presentation before India hosts the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
Sharma is excited to represent India's musical heritage on a global stage.
He is also part of the music team for the upcoming film Ramayana, working with famous composers like Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
Sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to perform at the 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony in Glasgow.
Sharma will join Shankar Mahadevan and his sons for a 20-minute cultural presentation.
The event marks the passing of the baton to India for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
Sharma is part of the music team for the upcoming film Ramayana, alongside Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
The performance celebrates India's rich musical heritage and promotes cultural exchange.
- Who
- Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan
- What
- Performance at the Closing Ceremony of the XXIII Commonwealth Games
- When
- August 2, 2026
- Where
- OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To celebrate the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games and pass the baton to India for the 2030 edition
Cultural Celebration
Commercialization Concerns
Cultural Representation
Cultural Celebration
The performance highlights India's rich musical heritage and promotes cultural exchange.
Commercialization Concerns
Some argue that such events commercialize traditional art forms for global entertainment.
- Event
- Closing Ceremony of the XXIII Commonwealth Games
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Location
- OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
- Performers
- Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan
- Next Host
- India (Ahmedabad, 2030)
- Film Involvement
- Ramayana (with Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman)
