Cultural Festival · Himachal Pradesh
Shimla Summer Festival
The Ridge, Shimla, Shimla
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Cultural evenings on the Ridge in Shimla, held each summer.
Held every year in May on Shimla’s Ridge, the Summer Festival combines folk performances, cultural programmes by school groups and evening shows by well-known artists. It coincides with the main summer holiday season in the hills.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually May. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: The Ridge, Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- 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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