Archive · 20 Jan 2026
India International Dance and Music Festival 2026
The India International Dance and Music Festival 2026 started at Chandigarh University.
It's a two-day event with the theme 'One World, Many Cultures'.
Over 350 artists from 33 countries performed.
The festival was organized by Chandigarh University and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Important guests included the Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism and the ICCR Director General.
The minister said the festival shows that the world is one family and helps people learn about different cultures.
It's a great way for students and international participants to share and learn about traditions.
The India International Dance and Music Festival 2026, themed 'One World, Many Cultures', began at Chandigarh University.
Over 350 artists from 33 countries performed on the opening day.
The festival is organized by Chandigarh University in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism Arvind Kumar Sharma was the chief guest, and ICCR Director General K Nandini Singla was the guest of honour.
The event aims to promote cultural exchange and foster global understanding, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.
- Who
- 350 artists from 33 countries, Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism Arvind Kumar Sharma, ICCR Director General K Nandini Singla, and Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu
- What
- India International Dance and Music Festival 2026
- When
- Monday (opening day of a two-day event)
- Where
- Chandigarh University
- Why
- To promote cultural exchange and foster global understanding through performances and interactions
- Event Name
- India International Dance and Music Festival 2026
- Theme
- One World, Many Cultures
- Organizers
- Chandigarh University and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- Participants
- 350 artists from 33 countries
- Duration
- Two days
- Chief Guest
- Arvind Kumar Sharma, Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism
- Guest of Honour
- K Nandini Singla, ICCR Director General
- Special Attendee
- Satnam Singh Sandhu, Rajya Sabha member and Chancellor, Chandigarh University
