Music & Dance · Rajasthan
Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF)
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
Photo of the area: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Folk and roots music from Rajasthan and the world, staged at Mehrangarh Fort.
RIFF brings Rajasthani folk musicians together with international artists for concerts in and around Mehrangarh Fort over the October full moon. The 2026 festival ran from 22 to 26 October; the next edition is expected around the same time of year.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually October. The next dates have not been announced yet. The last edition was held 22 – 26 Oct 2026.
- Where: Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
- Programme and entry details: official website.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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