{"id":8870,"date":"2021-11-14T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=8870"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:25:59","slug":"konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Konark Dance and Music Festival 2026: Dates, Ticket, Schedule, History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Konark Music and Dance Festival are held every year in the backdrop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/facts-about-the-konark-sun-temple-odisha\/\">Konark Sun Temple in Orissa<\/a>. Classical dancers from different areas of the country come to showcase their skills and talents.<\/p>\n<p>Handicrafts and sculptures are put on display to portray the history of the temple. Held every year, this festival attracts dancers and musicians from all around the country who are popular in different fields of music and dance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#konark-dance-festival-ticket-price\" >Konark Dance Festival Ticket Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#schedule-and-other-details-konark-dance-festival\" >Schedule and Other details Konark Dance Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#where-to-stay-in-konark\" >Where to stay in Konark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#history-of-the-festival\" >History of the festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#dos-and-donts-at-the-festival\" >Dos and don\u2019ts at the Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#the-dress-code-at-the-konark-music-and-dance-festival\" >The dress code at the Konark Music and Dance Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#other-things-to-keep-in-mind\" >Other things to keep in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/konark-dance-and-music-festival-dates-ticket-schedule-history\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026-dates-of-konark-dance-festival\"><\/span><strong>2026 Dates of Konark Dance Festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Konark-Dance-Festival-Odisha.jpg\" alt=\"Konark Dance Festival, Odisha\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Konark-Dance-Festival-Odisha.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Konark-Dance-Festival-Odisha-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Konark-Dance-Festival-Odisha-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is held on February 19, 2026.<\/strong> It is held at Konark amphitheatre with the fa\u00e7ade of Sun temple showing from the magnificent backdrop. The festival starts at 6.30 pm and ends at 9.30 pm. After the festival, you can roam about the many stalls set up in the area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"konark-dance-festival-ticket-price\"><\/span><strong>Konark Dance Festival Ticket Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The festival is held as a non-profit event for charity with the proceeds going to needy schools and hospitals. A one-day pass costs about Rs. 1,000 per head and VIP Gold Pass Ticket costs about Rs. 10,000 per head. There are a couple of packages which include accommodations, VIP access, and breakfast which costs about Rs. 25,000.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"schedule-and-other-details-konark-dance-festival\"><\/span><strong>Schedule and Other details Konark Dance Festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Enjoy the night with the heartwarming performances of international dancers and artists as they will set the stage on fire.<\/li>\n<li>Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, etc. are some classical dance forms displayed on the stage for the entire three nights.<\/li>\n<li>Tribal dances from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rajasthan-tours\/\">Rajasthan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/goa-tours\/\">Goa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/gujarat-tours\/\">Gujarat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/bihar-tours\/\">Bihar<\/a>, etc. are also played along with electrical instruments. The sounds of flute, veena, and drums create a melody in the ears.<\/li>\n<li>The breeze and cascading cashew and casuarina trees create a perfect ambiance for the artistic evening.<\/li>\n<li>Framed artists including Deb Shankar, Jyoti Shankar Roy, Nandini Singh, Rupashree Mohapatra, Meenakshi Seshadri, Padma Subramaniyam, etc. will treat your eyes to classical and tribal dance forms till evening at 9.30 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The crafts bazaar set outside has artisans from all over the country selling embroidered clothes, handicrafts, jewelry, carved seashells, woodwork, Patta paintings on palm leaves, etc. The food stalls present will take you on a tour of Indian cuisine. The culinary delicacies will delight your taste buds as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Odisha Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-trip-bhubaneswar-puri.html\">3 Days Odisha Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-days-odisha-trip-itinerary.html\">5 Days Odisha Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-orissa-heritage-tour-package.html\">4 Nights Odisha Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-bhubaneshwar-puri-konark-tour.html\">6 Days Odisha Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-best-of-orissa-private-tour.html\">7 Days Odisha Private Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-days-odisha-cultural-tours.html\">8 Days Odisha Cultural Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-nights-13-days-odisha-tribal-tours.html\">13 Days Orissa Tribal Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-stay-in-konark\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay in Konark?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16612 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Yatri-Nivas-Guest-House-Konark-Odisha.jpg\" alt=\"Yatri Nivas Guest House, Konark, Odisha\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Yatri-Nivas-Guest-House-Konark-Odisha.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Yatri-Nivas-Guest-House-Konark-Odisha-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Yatri-Nivas-Guest-House-Konark-Odisha-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To save your finances, you can opt for a cheaper stay at Konark. You can find budget hotels starting from Rs. 700 for non-air-conditioned rooms while air-conditioned rooms start at Rs. 1,000. Yatri Nivas Konark is the guest house that is close to the venue as well. You can also stay at Puri if you have many visitors coming in. You can hire a vehicle which can be as cheap as Rs. 400 per day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history-of-the-festival\"><\/span><strong>History of the festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Konark Festival started with the intention to revive the classical dance forms to integrate them into the Mainstream Indian diaspora.<\/p>\n<p>The first festival started in 1986 at Konark Natya Mandap. Padmashree Guru Gangadhar Pradhan initiates beautiful classical dance forms ranging from Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Odissi, etc. in the picturesque Konark Temple.<\/p>\n<p>The temple was built by King Narasimha Deva in 1225 as a tribute to Sun God. The beauty of the temple and carved out of stone to resemble the chariot pulled by seven horses. The temple is visited by millions of tourists every day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Read also Odisha articles: <\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-orissa\/\">20 Orissa Famous Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-things-to-do-in-bhubaneswar\/\">Things to Do in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-of-famous-temples-in-odisha\/\">Famous Temple in Odisha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/waterfalls-in-odisha\/\">Waterfalls in Odisha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/list-popular-beaches-in-odisha\/\">Beaches in Odisha<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-romantic-getaways-in-odisha-for-honeymoon\/\">Odisha&#8217;s Best Honeymoon Romantic Places<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/odisha-government-eyeing-to-develop-chandrabhaga-and-talsari-beaches\/\">Odisha government eyeing to develop Chandrabhaga and Talsari beaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dos-and-donts-at-the-festival\"><\/span><strong>Dos and don\u2019ts at the Festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not litter the ground<\/li>\n<li>Keep your belongings to yourself and safe<\/li>\n<li>Take a bottle to keep yourself hydrated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-dress-code-at-the-konark-music-and-dance-festival\"><\/span><strong>The dress code at the Konark Music and Dance Festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wear light and comfortable clothes for the festival as you have to move a lot. Cotton, light wool, and linen are better. Men can choose tees, trousers, shirts, etc.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=&#8221;8505&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-things-to-keep-in-mind\"><\/span><strong>Other things to keep in mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>February is a pleasant time to visit Orissa.<\/strong> Try out Bengali and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/odisha-tours\/\">Odisha<\/a> cuisines on the way. Bengali fish is famous the world over for its flavors and taste. Rasgulla is another thing you should have in mind. Seashells, conches, fabrics, etc. are some things you should not miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out the articles for dance and music festivals in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/types-of-punjabi-folk-dances\/\">10 Types of Punjabi Folk Dance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/sunburn-festival-goa-dates-ticket-attraction-music-dance\/\">Sunburn Festival Goa &#8211; Dates, Tickets, Attraction Music &amp; Dance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-art-and-dance-forms-in-kerala\/\">10 Most Popular Art and Dance forms in Kerala<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-folk-dances-of-rajasthan\/\">List of Popular folk dances of Rajasthan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-music-festivals-in-india\/\">Best Music Festivals in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-india\/\">100 Places to Visit in India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What are the dates for the Konark Dance and Music Festival 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Konark Dance and Music Festival 2026 is expected to take place from <strong>February 19 to February 23, 2026<\/strong>. These dates may be subject to change, so it\u2019s best to check official sources for any updates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Where is the Konark Dance and Music Festival held?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival is held in <strong>Konark, Odisha<\/strong>, at the <strong>Natya Mandap of Konark Sun Temple<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The open-air stage, surrounded by the ancient temple\u2019s magnificent architecture, provides a mesmerizing ambiance for the performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. How can I book tickets for the Konark Dance and Music Festival 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event is generally <strong>free<\/strong> and open to the public. However, it is advisable to arrive early to secure a good spot. For VIP passes or reserved seating, visitors may need to contact the festival organizers or check the <strong>Odisha Tourism<\/strong> website for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. What is the schedule for the festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival typically runs for <strong>five days<\/strong>, featuring evening performances of <strong>classical Indian dance forms<\/strong> such as <strong>Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam<\/strong>, along with mesmerizing Indian classical music performances. Each evening\u2019s schedule usually starts around <strong>6:00 PM<\/strong> and continues till late at night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. What is the history behind the Konark Dance and Music Festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival was founded in <strong>1986<\/strong> by <strong>Guru Gangadhar Pradhan<\/strong>, a renowned Odissi dancer, to revive and promote India\u2019s classical dance and music traditions. Since then, it has grown into an internationally acclaimed event, attracting artists and audiences from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What are the highlights of the Konark Dance and Music Festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spectacular performances by <strong>top classical dancers and musicians<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The breathtaking backdrop of the <strong>Konark Sun Temple<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The festival coincides with the <strong>Konark Festival<\/strong>, featuring <strong>craft exhibitions, sand art displays, and cultural programs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A fusion of different dance styles and live instrumental performances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>7. How can I reach Konark for the festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By Air:<\/strong> The nearest airport is <strong>Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (65 km)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Train:<\/strong> The closest railway station is <strong>Puri (35 km)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong> Regular buses and taxis are available from <strong>Puri and Bhubaneswar<\/strong> to Konark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Konark Music and Dance Festival are held every year in the backdrop of Konark Sun Temple in Orissa. 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