Cultural Festival · Karnataka
Hampi Utsav
Hampi, Hampi
Photo of the area: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Music, dance and light shows among the ruins of Vijayanagara at Hampi.
Hampi Utsav brings concerts, dance and cultural events to the World Heritage ruins of Vijayanagara. Its timing has varied between years; the 2026 edition was held on 13–15 February.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually February. The next dates have not been announced yet. The last edition was held 13 – 15 Feb 2026.
- Where: Hampi, Hampi, Karnataka.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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