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Ziro Festival of Music

Independent, Apatani hosts · Arunachal Pradesh (Lower Subansiri)

When: late September, announced annually
Who: Independent, Apatani hosts
Where: Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh
Gateway: Ziro (via Naharlagun rail / Itanagar)

What it is

The festival

India’s most-loved independent music festival, staged in the Apatani rice terraces of Ziro: four days of indie, folk and tribal-fusion acts on outdoor stages.

Attending

How visitors fit in

Ticketed; camping and homestays across Ziro. ILP required for Arunachal, arrange ahead, and book stay months out.

Around it

Plan around Ziro Festival of Music

Arunachal Pradesh in September → Arunachal Pradesh travel guide →

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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