Time it
Autumn Festival
State tourism · Meghalaya (East Khasi Hills)
- When
- October-November, announced annually
- Who
- State tourism
- Where
- East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
- Gateway
- Shillong
What it is
The festival
A Shillong city festival marking the post-monsoon: music, wine-and-food stalls and the lakefront fair around Ward’s Lake.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Open and ticketed mix; a good first taste of Meghalaya’s event calendar.
Around it
Plan around Autumn Festival
Plan it
Want to be there?
Tell us which edition you are aiming for and we will confirm what is running, sort stays and permits, and tell you honestly if the week does not work.
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Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26