The Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) is an annual festival that has been organized since 2007.

When RIFF Festival Is Celebrated?

It is celebrated around Sharad Purnima, in the month of Karthik (October-November) as per Hindu Lunar month.

Where RIFF Festival Is Celebrated?

It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur, the “Blue City of Rajasthan”.

How RIFF Festival Is Celebrated?

The Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) is celebrated on the brightest full moon night of the year and is a unique celebration of Indian as well as international music.

Hailed as a ‘People’s Platform for Creativity and Sustainable Development’ and patronized by the Maharaja of Jodhpur and Sir Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, RIFF is an annual music and art festival for the promotion of traditional folk music and arts.

More than 200 musicians from around the globe attend this festival, making it an absolute treat for music and art lovers. This festival also coincides with the Mewar festival.

Folk music & dance, jazz night, early morning ragas, and various interactive sessions are being witnessed by visitors.

 

 

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