Festival Highlights

Experience India’s Finest Classical Dance Forms Under Starlit Temples

Kathak Performance

Graceful spins, rhythmic footwork and soulful storytelling by renowned artists.

Bharatanatyam

A powerful blend of expressions, mudras and devotional storytelling.

Odissi & Other Classical Forms

Mesmerizing performances showcasing India’s diverse classical heritage.

Festival Vibes

A Magical Celebration of Dance, Culture & Heritage

The iconic temples of Khajuraho come alive with music, lights and enchanting dance performances, bringing together artists and audiences from across the world.

  • World-class Classical Performances
  • Heritage Ambience & Grand Stage
  • International Artists Participation
  • Cultural Exhibitions & Craft Displays

Feel the Divine Energy


Festival Schedule

7 Evenings of Rhythm, Grace & Spiritual Bliss

Enjoy breathtaking dance performances every evening with a mesmerizing cultural ambience.

Day 1

Opening Ceremony

Grand inauguration with spectacular classical dance ensembles marking the beginning of divine celebrations.

  • Western Group of Temples
  • 7:00 PM
20 Feb 2026

Opening Evening Performances

Mamata Shankar – Kathak
Anuradha Vikraman, Chennai – Bharatanatyam
Shubha Mudgal – Odissi

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards
21 Feb 2026

Classical Dance Performances

Vishwajeet Dutt – Kathak
Prabhat Kumar Mohanty, Jharkhand – Chhau
Amrita Narayan, Kerala – Mohiniyattam

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards
22 Feb 2026

Traditional Dance Evening

Thobjeum Leima Devi, Manipur – Manipuri
Durga Devi Raut, Odisha – Odissi
Satbir Rangayan – Kathak

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards
23 Feb 2026

Fusion & Contemporary Classical

Nayana Iyer, Chennai – Bharatanatyam
Kalamandalam Keshavan, Kerala – Kathakali
Padmaja Reddy, Chennai – Kuchipudi

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards
24 Feb 2026

Classical Dance Presentations

Shinjini Kulkarni (Group), Delhi – Kathak
Leela Chitrani, Bhubaneswar – Odissi
Kalamandalam Kshemavathy – Mohiniyattam

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards
25 Feb 2026

Special Performances

Saswati Sen, Delhi – Kathak
Supriya Sahu, Bhubaneswar – Odissi
Navarashmi Devi, Manipur – Manipuri
Houssoo Pandit – Kathak Group

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards
26 Feb 2026

Grand Finale

Supriya Hazari, Mumbai – Kathak
Prathibha Prahlad, Bengaluru – Bharatanatyam
Bhavana Reddy, Delhi – Kuchipudi
Prabhushna Panda – Odissi

  • Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho
  • 7:00 PM onwards