Jodhpur RIFF 2026: Complete Schedule, Passes, Artists and Event Guide
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 is returning to Jodhpur from 22 to 26 October 2026, bringing five days of roots music, traditional arts, folk performances, dance, storytelling and international collaborations to venues across and around Mehrangarh Fort.
The annual international roots music festival is held under the aegis of the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and is timed around Sharad Purnima, the brightest full moon of the year in North India. The 2026 edition will bring together traditional musicians from Rajasthan with artists and performers from across India and around the world.
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 Dates
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 will take place from 22 October to 26 October 2026.
Date: 22 to 26 October 2026
Main Venue: Mehrangarh Fort and venues across Jodhpur
City: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
The festival programme begins with free city events on 22 October, while the ticketed festival programme runs from 23 October to 26 October.
Jodhpur RIFF 2026 Opening Night
The first major event of Jodhpur RIFF 2026 is the Opening Night City Concert on 22 October.
Opening Night City Concert
Date: 22 October 2026
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Venue: Moon Parking Area, on the way up to Mehrangarh Fort
Entry: Free and open to all
The opening concert brings together traditional Rajasthani performers alongside national and international artists, with music, song and dance leading into a finale featuring drummers and dancers.
| Date | Event | Time | Venue | Entry / Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Bal Mela, School Children’s Folk Morning | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Veer Durga Das Memorial Park | Free, for schools only |
| 22 Oct | Opening Night City Concert | 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM | Moon Parking Area, on the way to Mehrangarh Fort | Free Entry, Open to All |
| 23 Oct | J RIFF Dawns with the Meghwal of Marwar | 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM | Jaswant Thada | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass / J RIFF Dawns Pass ₹400 |
| 23 Oct | J RIFF Dance Bootcamp | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Chokelao Mahal | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 23 Oct | Fort Festivities | 9:45 AM to 5:00 PM | Mehrangarh Museum | Museum Entry Ticket / Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 23 Oct | Moves & Grooves | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Chokelao Bagh | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 23 Oct | Jasnath Ji Ki Siddha | 7:00 PM | Dhanna Bhiyan Chhatri | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 23 Oct | Moody RIFFS | 7:45 PM onwards | Zenana Courtyard | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 23 Oct | Club Mehran | Midnight onwards | Salimkot | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 23 Oct | Desert Lounge | Midnight onwards | Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 24 Oct | J RIFF Dawns with the Sounds of Manipur | 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM | Jaswant Thada | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass / J RIFF Dawns Pass ₹400 |
| 24 Oct | J RIFF Dance Bootcamp | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Chokelao Mahal | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 24 Oct | In Residence | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM | Chokelao Bagh | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 24 Oct | Living Legends | 5:30 PM to 6:40 PM | Chokelao Bagh | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 24 Oct | Strings & Beats | 7:00 PM onwards | Zenana Courtyard | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 24 Oct | Club Mehran | Midnight onwards | Salimkot | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 25 Oct | J RIFF Dawns with a Soulful Symphony by Merlin D’Souza | 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM | Jaswant Thada | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass / J RIFF Dawns Pass ₹400 |
| 25 Oct | J RIFF Dance Bootcamp | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Chokelao Bagh | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 25 Oct | In Residence | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM | Chokelao Bagh | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 25 Oct | Moonrise | 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM | Jaswant Thada | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass / Moonrise Pass ₹600 |
| 25 Oct | Insights | 6:45 PM onwards | Zenana Courtyard | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 25 Oct | RIFF Rustle | 10:45 PM onwards | Zenana Courtyard | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass |
| 26 Oct | J RIFF Dawns | 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM | Jaswant Thada | Full Festival Pass / Day Pass / J RIFF Dawns Pass ₹400 |
Highlights of RIFF Jodhpur 2026 Performances
RIFF Jodhpur 2026 features a wide range of Rajasthani, Indian and international artists. Some of the notable names in this year’s programme include:
• Dariya & Kelam Meghwal
Traditional voices from the Meghwal community of Marwar
• Mangka Mayanglambam
Manipuri folk musician, dancer and educator
• Merlin D’Souza
Pianist, composer and musician
• Ambi Subramaniam
Carnatic violinist
• Karolina Cicha ft. Anita Dangi
A collaboration connecting Polish and Rajasthani folk traditions
• Michael McGoldrick, Donald Shaw & Sorren Maclean ft. SAZ
A Scottish and Rajasthani musical collaboration
• Martha Redbone Roots Project
American Roots music project
• DOBBY
Filipino Murrawari musician, drummer, rapper and composer
• Killabeatmaker
Colombian DJ, singer and songwriter
• Puuluup
Estonian nu folk duo
• Jasleen Kaur Monga
Singer presenting shabad, reet, jaap and folk traditions
The complete programme features many more musicians, performers and collaborations.
Important: J RIFF Dawn Passes Are Available Only at the Venue
If you are planning to attend a J RIFF Dawn Concert, remember this important ticketing detail.
🎟 J RIFF Dawn Pass: ₹400
The official 2026 programme specifically states that passes for Dawn Concerts can be purchased on the day of the concert at the venue only, if seats are available.
This means the Dawn Pass is not an online advance booking pass.
Full Festival Pass and Day Pass holders can access the Dawn Concerts, while standalone Dawn Passes can be purchased at the venue on the day, subject to availability.
So if you are planning your Jodhpur RIFF itinerary around a Dawn Concert, keep this in mind and reach the venue accordingly.
Tickets and Entry
🎟 22nd October: Free entry for the Bal Mela for schools and the Opening Night City Concert, which is open to all.
🎟 23rd to 26th October: Ticketed festival programming with Full Festival Passes, Day Passes and event specific passes.
🎟 J RIFF Dawns: ₹400, with standalone Dawn Passes available at the venue only on the day of the concert, subject to seat availability.
🎟 Moonrise: ₹600.
🎟 Full Festival Pass: Access to all festival events.
The official programme states that tickets go on sale online through the official Jodhpur RIFF website from 20th August 2026.
Important Things to Know Before RIFF Jodhpur 2026
• The festival takes place from 22nd to 26th October 2026.
• The 22nd October Opening Night City Concert is free and open to all.
• The main ticketed festival programme begins on 23rd October.
• J RIFF Dawn Passes are available at the venue only on the day of the concert, subject to seat availability.
• J RIFF Dawn Passes cost ₹400.
• The Moonrise Pass costs ₹600.
• Full Festival Pass holders can access all festival events.
• The official programme is subject to change without prior announcement.
