Archive · 2 Sep 2026
NESt Fest to spotlight Northeast culture and youth talent
NESt Fest is a two-day festival about the culture of Northeast India.
It will happen in New Delhi on September 4 and 5.
Students and artists will show music, dance, clothing, crafts and food from the region.
The festival will begin with a parade and an opening ceremony.
Several government leaders are expected to attend.
Students will also compete in cultural performances on the second day.
A fashion show and a youth pledge ceremony are also planned.
The festival will include a help desk for people affected by floods in Assam.
The ninth North East Students’ Festival will be held in New Delhi on September 4 and 5.
The free festival at Talkatora Indoor Stadium will feature cultural performances, student talent, handicrafts and regional cuisine.
The opening day includes a cultural parade, government pavilion, folk performances and a Janajatiya handicrafts and cuisine exhibition.
The second day will include a “Vande Mataram”-themed inter-college competition, fashion show, youth pledge and closing session.
An Assam flood relief help desk will coordinate assistance for people affected by recent floods.
- Who
- The festival is organised by the NGO My Home India and will feature Northeast students, artists and invited government leaders.
- What
- The ninth North East Students’ Festival will showcase Northeast culture, youth talent, music, handicrafts, cuisine and youth voices.
- When
- September 4 and 5.
- Where
- Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
- Why
- To bring attention to Northeast India’s culture and youth talent and promote greater understanding between Delhi and the region.
- Event
- Ninth edition of the North East Students’ Festival, also called NESt Fest
- Dates
- September 4-5
- Venue
- Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
- Organiser
- My Home India
- Theme
- “The Sound of India’s Yuva Shakti”
- Second-day programme
- “Vande Mataram”-themed inter-college competition, regional attire fashion show, youth pledge and valedictory session
- Relief initiative
- An Assam flood relief help desk will facilitate assistance and coordinate support initiatives