December 9
Hornbill Festival Day 9
December 9
The penultimate day, finals, farewell dinners in the morungs, and the community closing its ten-day home.
Morning, the arena
Final arena performances of the season's rotation.
Afternoon, the grounds
Morungs begin their farewell rituals, this is the day to sit with the elders one more time.
Evening, Kohima
Finals nights across the music calendar; the carnival's second-to-last run.
Who this day suits: Emotional, less crowded than the weekend, deeply local.
The day-wise programme is announced by the state each edition, this guide describes what Day 9 typically holds across editions. Check the official schedule closer to December, or ask us on WhatsApp before your dates.
Hornbill Festival 2026, Dec 1–10, 2026, Kisama. Packages from ₹3,999, camp, permits, transport, passes, all included.