Explore the Annual Delhi International Arts Festival
Over 5,000 years of history and culture are part of the Delhi International Arts Festival.Travellers to Delhi will enjoy its annual International Arts Festival which brings together hundreds of artists from around the world each November at over 50 venues spread throughout the National Capital Region.
The festival’s performances and festivities attract national and international artists, writers, dancers and connoisseurs to a place which is considered to be one of the oldest cities in the world, built on over 5,000 years of history, and which boasts an extremely diverse population, with a large variety of people from many different regions, including Northern India and beyond, represented in its rich artistic culture. Visitors will enjoy musical and theatrical performances, contemporary and classical dances, readings of both traditional and modern poetry and premier films.
The aim of the festival is to promote cultural diplomacy through the arts and is successful in cutting through geographical barriers and cultural stereotypes.
The event is considered to be India’s signature festival and seeks to promote the heritage and traditions of the country while fostering contact with different cultures and nations. Festival attendance is increasing every year, as is international participation, making the International Arts Festival is a multi-arts, multi-venue cultural event which is not to be missed.
Direct flights to Delhi from London Heathrow are available courtesy of Jet Airways and Air India.
