The Mahindra Percussion Festival returns to Bengaluru for its fourth edition on 7 and 8 March 2026 at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts. Conceived as a platform for India’s diverse rhythmic traditions, the two-day festival brings together classical maestros, contemporary performers, and cross-generational collaborations that position percussion as a living and evolving art form.
The 2026 edition focuses on bridging tradition and the present, highlighting the adaptability and depth of Indian percussion practices. A key highlight is Nada Pravaham – Circle of Sound, a collaborative performance that brings together mridangam, tabla, and drums in dialogue. The programme also includes Yātrā, a musically immersive presentation rooted in Maharashtra’s bhakti tradition, where rhythm plays a central role in spiritual expression.
The festival foregrounds inclusivity through projects such as Women Who Drum, which brings together women percussionists in a collaborative soundscape, and The Parai Awakens – Unreserved Live, which re-examines one of India’s oldest instruments through a contemporary lens. The festival concludes with Drums of the East, a percussion-led concert that blends classical foundations with global influences.
The festival will showcase performances by a diverse array of talented homegrown and international percussion artists and will foster never-seen-before collaborations with ensembles from around the world.
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1. By Air: You can reach Bengaluru via air at Bengaluru International Airport, which is located at a distance of 40 km from the city.
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2. By Rail: Bengaluru Railway Station is located in the heart of the city. Various trains from all over India come to Bengaluru, including the Mysore Express from Chennai, Karnataka Express from Delhi and Udyan Express from Mumbai, which covers many major cities in between.
3. By Road: The city is connected to various other cities via major national highways. Buses from neighbouring states run on a regular basis to Bengaluru, and Bengaluru Bus Stand also runs various buses to major cities in South India.
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