Jodhpur Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) is set for a 2026 comeback, taking place from 22nd October to 26th October. The annual folk festival is timed to coincide with Sharad Purnima, the brightest full moon of the year in North India. Now entering its 20th year, Jodhpur RIFF 2026 is back with its lineup of spectacular concerts and events based in and around Mehrangarh Fort. In this blog, let’s take a look at the event details and more information about Jodhpur RIFF 2026.
Where Is The Jodhpur RIFF 2026?
The Rajasthan International Folk Festival 2026 will take place from 22nd October to 26th October. It is perfectly timed with Sharad Purnima, the brightest and most auspicious full moon night of the North Indian calendar. This festival features a range of musical traditions, including folk, classical, and contemporary music, as well as dance, storytelling, and craft workshops.
The festival’s primary venue is the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, in Jodhpur. Soaring over 400 feet above Jodhpur and steeped in centuries of history, the fort transforms into a spellbinding open-air venue. Many events are also conducted at other nearby venues such as Jaswant Thada and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park.
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Event Schedule Of The Jodhpur RIFF 2026
22 October, 2026
Timings: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: Veer Durga Das Memorial Park
Opening Night – City Concert
Timings: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: Moon parking area, on the way up to Mehrangarh Fort; open to all
23 October, 2026
J RIFF Dawns With The Meghwal Of Marwar
Timings: 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Venue: Jaswant Thada
J RIFF Dance Bootcamp
Timings: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Venue: Chokelao Mahal
Fort Festivities
Timings: 9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Venue throughout the Mehrangarh Museum
In Residence
Timings: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Venue: Chokelao Garden
Moves & Grooves
Timings: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue: Chokelao Garden
Jasnath Ji Ki Siddha
Timings: 7:00 PM
Venue: Dhanna Bhiyan Chhatri
Moody RIFFs
Timings: 7:45 PM
Venue: Zenana Courtyard
Club Mehran
Midnight onwards
Venue: Salim Kot
Desert Lounge
Midnight onwards
Venue: Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
24 October, 2026
J RIFF Dawns With The Sounds Of Manipur
Timings: 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Venue: Jaswant Thada
J RIFF Dance Bootcamp
Timings: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Venue: Chokelao Mahal
Fort Festivities
Timings: 9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Venue throughout the Mehrangarh Museum
In Residence
Timings: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Venue: Chokelao Garden
Living Legends
Timings: 5:30 PM to 6:40 PM
Venue: Chokelao Mahal
Strings & Beats
Timings: 7:00 PM onwards
Venue: Zenana Courtyard
Club Mehran
Midnight onwards
Venue: Salimkot
25 October, 2026
J RIFF Dawns With The Merlin D’Souza
Timings: 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Venue: Jaswant Thada
J RIFF Dance Bootcamp
Timings: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Venue: Chokelao Bagh
Fort Festivities
Timings: 9:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Venue throughout the Mehrangarh Museum
In Residence
Timings: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Venue: Chokelao Garden
Moonrise
Timings: 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Venue: Jaswant Thada
Insights
Timings: 6:45 PM onwards
Venue: Zenana Courtyard
RIFF Rustle
Timings: 10:45 PM onwards
Venue: Zenana Courtyard
26 October, 2026
J RIFF Dawns
Timings: 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM onwards
Venue: Jaswant Thada
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Jodhpur RIFF 2026 Artist Line-up
Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
A Padma Shri awardee, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande is a distinguished vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Khayal Gayaki tradition. Hailed as an exceptional talent among the new generation of veterans, she brings both reverence and fresh insight to Hindustani music. She takes on the complex ragas of her gharana, compositions so demanding that few vocalists attempt them. But she is just as at home in lighter forms, Thumri-Dadra, Bhajans, Abhangs and Sanskrit stutis and stotras, many set to her own compositions.
DOBBY
DOBBY, the ARIA Award-winning Filipino-Murrawari musician, drummer, rapper and composer from Australia, brings his music to India for the very first time. Rooted in storytelling, he fuses hard-hitting beats, live instrumentation and urgent lyricism into performances that leave a lasting impact.
Camila y Silvio
Camila y Silvio bring their sonic universe to Jodhpur RIFF 2026 for the first time in India. One of the most celebrated duos in contemporary Latin American folk music, they carry the folklore of zamba, chacarera and cumbia with a warmth that feels both intimate and immense.
Jasnath Ji Ka Siddha
Jasnath ji Maharaj, a 15th century folk deity of Bikaner, is believed to be an incarnation of Shiva. In his honor, a small but devoted number of followers still practice the siddha fire dance today. The siddha is a lively spiritual practice demanding complete mastery of the senses. Set to an elemental, continuous, trance-like music repertoire, it usually takes place at the culmination of a jaagaran, an all-night vigil.
Mangka Mayanglambam
Musician, dancer, educator and passionate advocate for Manipuri folk performing arts, Mangka Mayanglambam is one of the last remaining players of the pena, a traditional Meitei instrument once celebrated in the royal courts of Manipur. Her performances blend music, movement and dance, drawing deeply from the folklore and mythology of Meitei culture. She is also a mentor to young musicians, many of them girls learning pena and folk performance under her guidance.
Tarini Tripathi
Tarini Tripathi is a third-generation Kathak dancer and fitness professional who sees a synergy between movement and energy. Tarini has trained and performed alongside her mother Gauri Sharma Tripathi and grandmother Padma Sharma, both eminent names in the world of Kathak. For her, dance is a dynamic extension of one’s being, a space to express what one is often afraid to do in everyday life. As she gains mastery over the Kathak form, she has also been adapting it into a fitness course of her own, drawing on her training as a certified Strength and Conditioning coach.
These are just a few of the honorable artists and personalities performing at the Jodhpur RIFF 2026. You can check details of the full artist line-up on the official Instagram handle of RIFF Jodhpur 2026.
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Jodhpur RIFF Tickets 2026
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 tickets are available for purchase on the official website of Jodhpur RIFF 2026 page. Below is the Jodhpur RIFF ticket price:
October 23 Day Pass: INR 7,300
October 24 Day Pass: INR 7,300
October 25 Day Pass: INR 7,300
Full Festival Pass: INR 17,800
Note: All information used in this blog has been taken from verified sources only
Summing Up
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 is beginning tomorrow, 22nd October, and coinciding with Sharad Purnima. The folk music festival is back with its 2026 edition, taking place from 22nd to 26th October. If you’re attending the festival, now is the last chance to book your tickets! Hurry up!
