Freedom Habba is Bengaluru's first-ever Independence Day people’s carnival, bringing together culture, music, food, art and community at the iconic Vidhana Soudha Premises on Ambedkar Veedhi. The event features a Music Collective with Sanjith Hegde, Brodha V, Raghu Dixit, Siddartha Belmannu, Varijashree Venugopal, Harish Sivaramakrishnan, Praveen D Rao, Nakul Abhyankar, and Kayaka (MD Pallavi and Bruce Lee Mani). The event is hosted by the Government of Karnataka.

The Independence Day carnival includes an India Parade with ethnic performances, Makkala Mela, Sunday Soul Santhe, Freedom Journey, Karnataka’s Contribution - Independence, Constitution Square, Vidhana Soudha Tour, Freedom Wall, Music Collective and Freedom Sky. The event is scheduled from 12 noon to 10 pm on August 15, bringing together music, culture, food, art and community activities at Vidhana Soudha.

Freedom Habba takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12 noon to 10 pm at the Vidhana Soudha Premises, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru. Entry is free, with pre-registration mandatory, and entry is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration provides a QR code on WhatsApp. Attendees are required to dress in ethnic attire and carry a valid Government ID Card. Entry is available through GPO Circle, KR Circle, and Cubbon Park through the High Court Gate. For enquiries, contact [email protected].

Event Details

• 📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• ⏰ Time: 12 noon to 10 pm
• 📍 Location: Vidhana Soudha Premises, Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru
• 🎟️ Entry: Free entry; pre-registration mandatory; first-come-first-serve basis
• 🎫 Booking: Register to get a QR code on WhatsApp
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 👤 Organizer: Government of Karnataka
• 🤝 Hosted By: Government of Karnataka
• 🎤 Performer(s): Sanjith Hegde; Brodha V; Raghu Dixit; Siddartha Belmannu; Varijashree Venugopal; Harish Sivaramakrishnan; Praveen D Rao; Nakul Abhyankar; Kayaka (MD Pallavi and Bruce Lee Mani)