Jodhpur RIFF

Jodhpur RIFF Jodhpur RIFF 2025 Dates- 2nd to 6th October. Book Tickets at www.jodhpurriff.org

As the Chief Patron of Jodhpur RIFF, His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar - Jodhpur, not only makes this festiva...
12/10/2025

As the Chief Patron of Jodhpur RIFF, His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar - Jodhpur, not only makes this festival possible but also inspires us with his vision and commitment to preserve and encourage the living heritage of Rajasthan. His love for the culture and language of the region has been a guiding force for us and shapes the values that underpin all our work.

His Highness says, “I have grown up hearing Rajasthani folk artists, who represent the cultural soul of Rajasthan. So it gives me great satisfaction to see these legends of Rajasthan on global stages now. Jodhpur RIFF and the Mehrangarh Museum Trust have worked tirelessly over many years to bring the best roots musicians around the world to Jodhpur, have them collaborate with our homegrown wonders and provide Rajasthani folk artists the support and exposure they require to present their music to world audiences.”

Sir Michael Philip Jagger (popularly known as Mick Jagger) is Jodhpur RIFF’s International Patron. As the frontman of th...
12/10/2025

Sir Michael Philip Jagger (popularly known as Mick Jagger) is Jodhpur RIFF’s International Patron. As the frontman of the Rolling Stones, he is one of the most successful and influential rock musicians of all time. In extending his patronage to Jodhpur RIFF, Sir Mick Jagger hopes to contribute to the rich tapestry of roots music in India and beyond.

About his experiences at the festival, Sir Mick Jagger has said, “I really like the way established names share the stage with folk artists from India. The country offers such a wide variety of music and it is always interesting to hear the pure as well as the fusion forms.”

JodhpurRIFF also reimagines different venues throughout Mehrangarh Fort as informal, festive stages where traditional R...
11/10/2025

JodhpurRIFF also reimagines different venues throughout Mehrangarh Fort as informal, festive stages where traditional Rajasthani dance and music forms, ranging from the popular to the rare are on display to museum visitors and festival goers at no additional cost.

This activity supports the myriad performing communities of Rajasthan and enables them to interact and engage visitors from all around the world.

This year we presented-
Kalbeliya, a dance form that evolved when the traditional snake charmers of the state could no longer work with snakes
Khari Dance- revolving around a heartfelt dialogue between a couple, performed with a wooden basket called Khari
Tamak, or bam rasiya a folk form from Alwar - Popularly performed to celebrate the harvest season, Tamak is characterised by huge Nagadas (Bam) that set the beat and the wooden sticks decorated with flowers and feathers that are used by the dancers
Bakri ka Mashak features wind instrument made from goatskin, the mashak closely resembles a bagpipe and is extremely difficult to play, and even harder to construct. It is mostly played by the Jogis of Mewat to sing songs of Bhairon ji and Shiv ji.
The captivating vocals of Young Langa Musicians, students from our extensive workshops through the year focussed on ensuring the continuity of oral folk forms

On 3rd and 4th October, Jodhpur RIFF 2025 welcomed its first dawn with the legendary Mahesaram Meghwal’s soul-stirring b...
05/10/2025

On 3rd and 4th October, Jodhpur RIFF 2025 welcomed its first dawn with the legendary Mahesaram Meghwal’s soul-stirring bhajans to Ram Devji, accompanied by tandura, manjira, and dholak under the morning sky. Later, Chokelao Mahal echoed with claps and laughter as Aditi Bhagwat led an energetic Dance Bootcamp.

The second dawn was ushered in by the serene sounds of Bhutan. Sonam Dorji “Kheng” and YakVibe blended traditional melodies with contemporary textures, followed by Finnish folk artist Emilia Lajunen, whose five-string fiddle and Nyckelharpa cast a trance-like spell over the audience.

Dance Bootcamp II featured Kathak dancer Tarini Tripathi, guiding participants through graceful gestures, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling. In Residence I offered an immersive experience with Sonam Dorji and fellow musicians, who showcased Bhutanese instruments like the Drangyen, Dratong, Chiwang, and Esraj, sharing insights into Bhutan’s musical heritage.

Strings and Beats began with Living Legend Lakha Khan Manganiyar’s mastery of the Sindhi Sarangi. Barkat Khan Manganiyar followed with his deeply resonant voice and the celebratory Khamaj raga. Inayat: A Duet for Four brought together Tarini Tripathi’s Kathak with SAZ on the dholak, khartal, sarangi, and Sufi kalaam. Ghewar and Darre Khan Manganiyar’s soulful kamaycha was complemented by Feroze Khan’s dholak.

Karolina Cicha & Company blended intricate vocals and instrumentals. Portuguese artists Helder Moutinho and Ricardo Parreira delivered a moving Fado set. The Cool Desert Project reunited SAZ and Rhys Sebastian to infuse Rajasthani folk with jazz and blues. Jatayu’s innovative fusion of Carnatic music with jazz and rock kept the crowd captivated with intricate rhythms.

Club Mehran at Salimkot brought the nights to a close with Rosa Cecelia’s Latin-jazz, Ars Nova Napoli’s Neapolitan classics, and an explosive set by Killabeatmaker, Guadalupe Giraldo, and Julian Herrera, electrifying the crowd with soaring vocals, beats, and percussion.

In line with tradition, Jodhpur RIFF 2025 began on 2nd October with the Bal Mela at Veer Durga Das Memorial Park, a five...
04/10/2025

In line with tradition, Jodhpur RIFF 2025 began on 2nd October with the Bal Mela at Veer Durga Das Memorial Park, a five-hour folk morning dedicated entirely to schoolchildren. The young audiences were treated to kathputli puppetry with its dramatic narration, the graceful pirouettes of ghoomer dancers, the vibrant kachchi ghodi, and the playful disguises of the behrupiyas. They delighted in the unusual bhapang, the soulful Khari dance, and the rare bakri ki mashak. Budding Rajasthani musicians trained by their ustads shared their inheritance of song, while the Rajasthani circus brought acrobats, magicians and bhawai artists together in a recreation of India’s earliest circuses.

That evening, the festival opened its arms to the city with the iconic City Concert at Jaswant Thada. A joyous sampler of what the festival has in store, the concert brought together voices, instruments, and dancers from Rajasthan and beyond, culminating in an exhilarating finale of drummers and dancers. The first day of Jodhpur RIFF remained true to its spirit of inclusivity, with the morning reserved for schoolchildren and the evening open to all — children, families and tourists alike.

REVISED SCHEDULE FOR 4th October (please see carousel items) PLEASE NOTE:•⁠ ⁠⁠ The Jodhpur RIFF program is subject to c...
03/10/2025

REVISED SCHEDULE FOR 4th October (please see carousel items)

PLEASE NOTE:

•⁠ ⁠⁠ The Jodhpur RIFF program is subject to change, without prior announcement.
•⁠ ⁠All festival passes are strictly non-refundable and non-returnable.
•⁠ ⁠In the event of cancellation of concerts without prior intimation, the unused full festival pass/
day pass will be valid to use once in the next two years
-Day Pass holders (paid) have the following options:
The paid Pass can be used for 4th or 5th October 2025 (any one day).
If Passes are not utilised this year, their validity will be extended for two years. i.e. you may use the
paid Day Pass for any one Jodhpur RIFF festival day in the next two years.
•⁠ ⁠For more information on the program, email: [email protected]
•⁠ ⁠Day Passes and Full Festival Passes are on sale at the Jodhpur RIFF Box Office from 9.00AM and online at www.jodhpurriff.org

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