Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tickets are on sale now for 21st edition of Darbar Festival 2026. Get your tickets here: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/series/darbar-festival-2026
Now in its 21st edition, the festival returns with concerts celebrating the distinct strands of the Indian classical tradition over five days. The bold and new take centre stage this year alongside established masters. Witness Wasifuddin Dagar's 500-year dhrupad lineage, a spellbinding midnight jugalbandi where Kala Ramnath's Hindustani violin meets Jayanthi Kumaresh's Carnatic veena and Sandeep Narayan's genre-defying vocal brilliance.
Beyond the stage, the programme expands into raga meditation, breathwork and yoga with live esraj, artist talks and the UK premiere of a new documentary. Plus, experience a pop-up market throughout the festival, offering space to explore even more between events.
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Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK.
All Rights Reserved ©2026 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust
Tickets are on sale now for 21st edition of Darbar Festival 2026. Get your tickets here: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/series/darbar-festival-2026
Now in its 21st edition, the festival returns with concerts celebrating the distinct strands of the Indian classical tradition over five days. The bold and new take centre stage this year alongside established masters. Witness Wasifuddin Dagar's 500-year dhrupad lineage, a spellbinding midnight jugalbandi where Kala Ramnath's Hindustani violin meets Jayanthi Kumaresh's Carnatic veena and Sandeep Narayan's genre-defying vocal brilliance.
Beyond the stage, the programme expands into raga meditation, breathwork and yoga with live esraj, artist talks and the UK premiere of a new documentary. Plus, experience a pop-up market throughout the festival, offering space to explore even more between events.
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Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK.
All Rights Reserved ©2026 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust
