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Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur to Host Jodhpur RIFF 2026 Global Roots Music Festival
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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The 2026 edition of the Jodhpur Roots International Folk Festival (RIFF) will be staged at the historic Mehrangarh Fort, bringing global roots music to Rajasthan.
Jodhpur will host the 2026 edition of the Roots International Folk Festival (RIFF) within the walls of the iconic Mehrangarh Fort. The announcement positions the heritage site as the centerpiece for a global gathering of roots and folk musicians.
The festival is slated to feature artists representing diverse musical traditions from across the world, offering audiences a blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. Organisers aim to create a cultural exchange platform that highlights the richness of global folk heritage.
Hosting RIFF at Mehrangarh is expected to draw visitors from across India and abroad, boosting cultural tourism in Rajasthan and providing a showcase for the state's own musical legacy alongside international acts.
The festival is slated to feature artists representing diverse musical traditions from across the world, offering audiences a blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. Organisers aim to create a cultural exchange platform that highlights the richness of global folk heritage.
Hosting RIFF at Mehrangarh is expected to draw visitors from across India and abroad, boosting cultural tourism in Rajasthan and providing a showcase for the state's own musical legacy alongside international acts.