Khayal Festival 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn, Thiruvananthapuram

Khayal Festival 2026 is a celebration of Indian classical music, bringing together renowned musicians and performers at Hilton Garden Inn, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Presented as part of the 30th Gurupurnima Mahotsav 2026, the festival celebrates 30 glorious years of Pandit Motiram Narayan Sangeet Gurukul and the Mewati Swati Gharana tradition worldwide. Featured performers include Pandit Ramesh Narayan, K. S. Harishankar, Madhushree Narayan, Madhuvanthi Narayan and several accomplished classical musicians.

The festival showcases India's rich musical heritage through Hindustani and Carnatic music, jugalbandis, thumri and devotional performances. A special highlight of Khayal Festival 2026 is the presentation of the Surerguru Pandit Jasraj Puraskar 2026 to Bhajan Samrat Padma Shri Anup Jalota Ji.

Organised as part of the annual Gurupurnima Mahotsav by Pandit Motiram Narayan Sangeet Gurukul, the event will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026. The Gurupurnima Session is scheduled from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the Festival Programme from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Morning sessions are open to all, while entry passes are required for the evening programme. Tickets can be booked through WhatsAround.app.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
• ⏰ Time:
  • Gurupurnima Session: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Festival Programme: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
• 🎟️ Entry:
  • Morning sessions: Open to all
  • Evening programme: Entry passes required
• 🎫 Booking: WhatsAround.app
• 👤 Organizer: Pandit Motiram Narayan Sangeet Gurukul (PMN Sangeet Gurukul)
• 🎤 Performer(s): Pandit Ramesh Narayan, K. S. Harishankar, Madhushree Narayan, Madhuvanthi Narayan and several accomplished classical musicians