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Tirupati Prepares for Thyagaraja Music Festival Starting Aug 1
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 10:40 PM
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The city of Tirupati is gearing up for the annual Thyagaraja music festival, scheduled to commence on August 1, featuring classical Carnatic performances.
The Thyagaraja music festival, a cornerstone of Tirupati’s cultural calendar, will begin on August 1 and run for a week, celebrating the legacy of the revered composer Thyagaraja. The event will be hosted across several venues in the city, including the Sri Venkateswara Temple premises and the nearby cultural hall.
Organised by the Tirupati Cultural Affairs Department in partnership with local music academies, the festival aims to attract both seasoned musicians and enthusiastic audiences. The program will feature a mix of solo recitals, group performances, and special tribute concerts.
Officials anticipate a significant influx of visitors, with estimates suggesting that the festival could draw over 20,000 attendees from across the state and beyond. The event is expected to boost local tourism and showcase the rich Carnatic music tradition.
Highlights include a tribute to Thyagaraja’s compositions, live performances by acclaimed Carnatic singers, and workshops for aspiring musicians. The festival also plans to incorporate interactive sessions for school children to foster appreciation for classical music.
Organised by the Tirupati Cultural Affairs Department in partnership with local music academies, the festival aims to attract both seasoned musicians and enthusiastic audiences. The program will feature a mix of solo recitals, group performances, and special tribute concerts.
Officials anticipate a significant influx of visitors, with estimates suggesting that the festival could draw over 20,000 attendees from across the state and beyond. The event is expected to boost local tourism and showcase the rich Carnatic music tradition.
Highlights include a tribute to Thyagaraja’s compositions, live performances by acclaimed Carnatic singers, and workshops for aspiring musicians. The festival also plans to incorporate interactive sessions for school children to foster appreciation for classical music.