AMI (আমি), the Bengali word for ‘I’, reflects the festival's enduring commitment to self-expression, creative dialogue and the exchange of ideas across disciplines, cultures and communities. Conceived by Kolkata Centre for Creativity, AMI Arts Festival returns for its seventh annual edition from 20th November to 20th December 2026, bringing together artists, practitioners and audiences through a diverse programme presented across KCC and some of Kolkata's iconic cultural venues such as Victoria Memorial Hall, Indian Museum, GD Birla Sabhaghar, Gyan Manch, and more! This year's festival spans exhibitions, an art fair, performances: music, dance, theatre, film screenings, talks, workshops, residencies, open calls and DEAI initiatives, creating opportunities for artistic practice, collaboration, critical engagement and public participation. Over the years, AMI Arts Festival has established itself as one of India's leading multidisciplinary arts festivals, contributing to Kolkata's position as a centre for the creative arts. Each edition connects established and emerging practitioners with diverse audiences, reflecting the evolving nature of contemporary creative practices.
How to Reach Kolkata 1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world. 2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities of the country. 3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624 km). Source: Goibibo hyperlink: https://www.goibibo.com/destinations/kolkata/how-to-reach-kolkata/
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