14–16 December 2026
Forty-plus food stalls, live folk and Sufi music every night, and the whole city in the courtyards of Jawahar Kala Kendra.
The food
From Johari Bazaar kachori-wallahs to Marwar's fire-cooked meats. Every plate is priced at the stall, so your pass is all you need at the gate.
Pyaaz & mawa kachori
Fried to order, served with tangy aloo sabzi.
Dal baati churma
Wood-fired baatis dunked in pure ghee.
Pani puri & raj kachori
Four kinds of pani, one very crunchy shell.
Malai ghevar
Honeycomb sweet soaked in saffron syrup.
Laal maas & bajra roti
Slow-cooked mathania chilli curry.
Masala chai & lassi
Clay cups, thick malai, no shortcuts.
After sunset
Kamaicha, dholak and khartal from hereditary Manganiyar musicians of the Thar.
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Qawwali and soft ghazals under the open-air amphitheatre, chai in hand.
7:30 – 10:30 pm
A live band mixes folk with rock and electronic, closing the festival with fireworks.
7:30 – 11:00 pm
Plan your day
Jawahar Kala Kendra sits on Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, about 10 minutes from Raja Park and 15 from the Pink City walls. Come hungry, come after 5 pm for the cooler evening air.
Lamp-lighting & opening ceremony · 5:00 pm
Chef's showdown: kachori vs. chaat · 4:00 pm
Ghevar tasting & closing fireworks · 5:00 pm
Entry pass
₹299/ person / day
Your ticket is tied to your Google account, so you can always find it again on the day.
Continue with GoogleThen pay ₹299 per person securely with Razorpay (UPI, cards, netbanking).
14, 15 and 16 December. Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur. Bring an appetite and a few friends.
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