Are you planning to attend the Ziro Festival of Music 2026?
The Ziro Festival of Music 2026 is scheduled to take place from 24 September to 27 September 2026. Celebrated as one of India’s premier eco-friendly outdoor music events, it is hosted in the stunning Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, by the local Apatani tribe. The festival is globally renowned for its unique independent music lineup, its vibrant camping culture, and its signature sustainable stages crafted entirely out of locally sourced bamboo.
2026 Ziro Festival Artist Lineup
The 2026 edition features over 40 diverse Indian and international independent artists.
Headliners & Popular Acts:
Sukhbir – Prince of Bhangra.
Parikrama – One of India’s oldest and most iconic classic rock bands. Formed in Delhi in 1991, the band is celebrating a landmark 35 years of rock and roll in 2026.
Midival Punditz – An electronica group from New Delhi, Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj
Shakthisree Gopalan – Popular vocalist, composer, songwriter and performer. Collaborated with A.R Rahman.
Karan Kanchan – Known for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Alpha (2026) and Lukkhe (2026).
Independent & Regional Voices:
Yohani – Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber
Vedan – Rapper and songwriter from Kerala
Tribal Rain – Nepali acoustic experimental band from Sikkim
The Chingleipak Collective – Their notable project Ringmanase Kanamni: Together in Peace unites artists across eight communities in Manipur.
Attraction:
Debut performance by traditional Sylheti folk musician Shukesh Suklabadya.
