Chowdiah Utsava 2026 expands beyond concerts with crafts and workshops
Chowdiah Utsava 2026 runs November 11 to 15 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, with music and cultural activities.
The Academy of Music says the festival will extend beyond the auditorium with lobby concerts, workshops, storytelling, traditional crafts and handlooms.
The Sangeeta Mela on November 14 and 15 will be free for all visitors.
On November 15, the Chowdiah Award will go to vocalist RK Padmanabha, while Hindustani artiste KS Vaishali will receive the Pratibha Puraskar.
Flautist Amith A Nadig will receive the Yuva Puraskar, and the Sri Guruvaayurappan Bhajan Samaj Trust will be honoured with the Institution Award.
Evening concerts include performances by Vijay Prakash and RK Padmanabha, as well as fusion and jugalbandi programmes; tickets are available for the 7pm concerts on BookMyShow.
Chowdiah Utsava 2026 will run from November 11 to 15 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall.
The Academy of Music is expanding the festival beyond concerts with crafts, handlooms, workshops and other activities.
The Sangeeta Mela on November 14 and 15 will be free to attend.
The festival’s awards will be presented on November 15, including the Chowdiah Award to vocalist RK Padmanabha.
Evening concerts will include ticketed performances starting at 7pm.
Who
The Academy of Music is organising the festival. Featured performers include Amith A Nadig, Vijay Prakash and RK Padmanabha.
What
Chowdiah Utsava 2026 is a five-day cultural festival featuring concerts, crafts, workshops and other activities.
When
November 11 to 15, 2026.
Where
Chowdiah Memorial Hall.
Why
The festival is expanding beyond the auditorium to offer visitors a wider, multi-sensory experience.
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Chowdiah Utsava 2026 will take place at Chowdiah Memorial Hall.
