10 Indian Music Festivals That Are As Good As Tomorrowland

BANGALORE: For music enthusiasts, music is a direct flight to seven-heaven, while Music extravaganzas are like open gates to a utopian world. This eventful occasion is a sheaf of big stages with multiple artists completely immersed in what they do best, brings union of communal vibe in its ambience and best of all adrenal rush!

India therefore hosts several versions of soul music that induces a worthwhile experience and drowns away life’s worries for a while. Here we unearth 10 ground breaking music festivals staged in India that summon people from every land, reports Thrillophilia.

The Hornbill festival is a celebration held every year in the first week of December, in Nagaland, North-east India. The Festival is named after the Indian Hornbill, the large and colourful forest bird which is displayed in folklore in most of the state’s tribes. Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof.

This festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 7th of December every year in Kohima. The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

Sunburn Festival, Goa Sunburn is an electronic dance music Festival held in the beach and party destination Vagator, Goa. Spread over 3 days, the festival has multiple stages with artists playing simultaneously.

It is considered to be Asia's largest music festival. The festival is an amalgamation of Music, Entertainment, Food and Shopping, and was ranked by CNN in 2009 as the 9th Best Festival in the World.

A magical musical carnival where the fun never ends – set within the historical & decadent Alsisar Mahal, Rajasthan.

A three day festival that captivates and spellbound everyone involved, leaving a little sparkle in their eye, lazing on the lawns, hunting for buried treasure, secret parties, dancing on the rooftop, flying kites at sunrise and watching the desert come to life in a dazzling haze of mist and sunlight.

It is a festival that absorbs and unites participants, crew, artists and guests. It is an event we are proud to showcase to the rest of the world demonstrating India’s vibrant and forward thinking creative community.

Flying kites at sunrise and watching the desert come to life in a dazzling haze of mist and sunlight.

It is a festival that absorbs and unites participants, crew, artists and guests. It is an event we are proud to showcase to the rest of the world demonstrating India’s vibrant and forward thinking creative community.

Music enthusiasts can hardly wait for February to arrive. Come February, the foodies are going to experience a food joyride in Nasik. The fest would be featuring wine tasting, live music, grape stomping and much more to entertain their guests. If you appreciate good music as well as wines then this is a place to be.

Holi Cow Festival held in the Holi Cow Barn at Zorba in New Delhi can certainly give competition to the Tomatina festival in Spain. The Holi Cow festival is one of the most culturally diverse festivals in India. It is an event that includes the traditional festivities of Holi with an equally lively musical line-up. The Holi Cow festival puts forward a melting pot of art, culture, music, food, dancing, colors and nationalities and attracts artists and audiences from all around the world.

Mood Indigo is the institute's annual cultural festival, attracting over 75,000 students from approximately 500 colleges all over the country. It is touted as Asia's largest college festival.

It also attracts the biggest names in the world of arts, culture, dance, singing and music who perform at the various events slated for four action-packed days at its sprawling lake-side campus in Powai, central Mumbai suburbs.

The festival is recognized as one of the most organized indie music festival in the country which is held in of Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi for over three days. This festival mega revelry of a range of genres as well as international performances all staged for this extravaganza. So if you’re in for a dose of pure entertainment, you know where to check out.  

Away from the cycle of mundane comes the three-day fest that is reeking of art and music held at the Lake Resort, Naukuchiatal in Uttarakhand. This eventful extravaganza is filled with bands, artists, graffiti artists, writers, photographers, painters, performance artists, tattoo artists and potters talent. About 300 km from Delhi, the picturesque setting of lake of nine corners’ that is walled by stunning hills sets as the perfect getaway with friends and family.

Stationed in the fascinating town of Kasauli, this musical invention of Blues, Funk, Jazz, Rock, Electro-Rock-Folk, Folk Rock, and Fusion takes place at the serene Baikunth resorts. Introduced by the Genesis Foundation and Jack Daniel’s, the fest is driven for a good cause in aiding underprivileged children who are diagnosed with severe health problems. This traveler’s paradise sets as the perfect arena for a festive that is enveloped by pristine snowy mountainous landscapes and an amiable township.

The  three-day cultural fête packed with music, arts, dance and an enjoyable camping experience in the wilderness  sets as the most contrasting combination of creative arts. From a vast range of genre performers to art installations and whirling dancers, this place can easily make any person lose themselves in the beauty of Ooty’s hills along with the good spreading vibes  of the fulfilled jam sessions that takes place throughout the day.

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