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Ladakh Festival 2026

Name: Ladakh Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-28
Location: Leh

Ladakh Festival 2026 is a three-day cultural celebration in Leh designed to showcase the region's heritage alongside diverse art forms from across India. The event features traditional processions, concerts, polo matches, and handicraft exhibitions to promote cultural exchange and tourism in the union territory.

Date: Sep 26-28, 2026
Location: Leh
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Traditional procession with approximately 1,000 artists and participants
Performance by the 25-member Shillong Chamber Choir
Inaugural Ladakh Festival Archery Cup featuring district teams
Exhibition polo matches at the Chushot Polo Ground

The festival begins with a traditional procession featuring nearly 1,000 artists, which in 2026 is integrated with an evening cultural program at the Polo Ground. Notable musical performances include the Shillong Chamber Choir and troupes from the North Zone Cultural Centre representing various northern Indian states. Each district of Ladakh also contributes its own cultural troupe to ensure a comprehensive regional showcase.

Public activities are spread across several venues in Leh, including a handloom and handicraft exhibition and a local food court at the Leh Market. The 2026 edition introduces the Ladakh Festival Archery Cup, a new competition where district teams compete for a rolling trophy. Other sports include exhibition polo matches held at the Chushot Polo Ground.

Visual arts are highlighted through photo exhibitions and film screenings at the Polo Ground, while the Ranthang Art Gallery displays local photography and artwork. The event is organized by the Ladakh Department of Tourism and Culture to provide a national platform for local traditions and encourage participation from both residents and tourists.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Polo Ground; news.abplive.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Leh

Organizer — source statement: Secretary Tourism and Culture, Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues said the festival has been designed to provide a wider national platform to Ladakh's cultural traditions; news.abplive.com

Before attending

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