Festivities aren’t over! Chandigarh Carnival set for Nov 20-22

Chandigarh’s annual carnival will be held from November 20 to 22 at the open ground opposite the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India portal, which lists Chandigarh Tourism as its source.

The three-day event will feature an amusement park, daytime cultural programmes and three mega musical nights, the official listing states. Singers Javed Ali and Gippy Grewal are also expected to be among the performers at this year’s carnival, although the day-wise line-up is yet to be officially announced.

Organised by the UT Tourism Department, the carnival is among the city’s annual cultural events. It has traditionally combined music and entertainment with activities showcasing art, food and handicrafts. Previous editions have featured artistes from different musical genres, along with exhibitions, food stalls, funfair rides and activities for families.

The 2025 edition of the Chandigarh Carnival was held from November 14 to 16 at the same Sector 10 venue. Chandigarh Tourism’s official records show that the arrangements included an amusement park, food stalls, business stalls and spaces for exhibitions.

The 2024 edition, held from October 25 to 27, featured singer Satinder Sartaaj, Punjabi band Fero Fluid and playback singer Mohammad Irfan across its three musical evenings, according to Chandigarh Tourism’s October newsletter.

For the 2026 edition, the official event listing confirms the dates, venue and broad programme of an amusement park, daytime cultural activities and three musical nights. The performer line-up, individual performance dates, timings and entry arrangements are yet to be detailed in the listing.

The carnival is expected to draw visitors from Chandigarh and neighbouring areas, with further programme details awaited from the Tourism Department.