First India News Jaipur Music Stage 2026, held alongside the Jaipur Literature Festival, drew to a spectacular close, celebrating the energy, creativity, and diversity of India’s contemporary music landscape. Audiences were enthralled by performances from Soumik Datta’s Travellers, who mesmerized with an immersive blend of sarod, ambient textures, and spoken word; the electrifying Vasu Dixit Collective; Parvaaz with their signature progressive and psychedelic rock, the introspective yet genre-defying Raman Negi; and Yugm, whose folk-fusion narratives bridged tradition and modernity.
The festival culminated with a grand finale featuring Thaikkudam Bridge, the acclaimed 15-member ensemble renowned for their large-format, cross-genre performances and worldwide touring experience, alongside Gauley Bhai, a dynamic quartet blending Nepali folk, blues, rock, and hip hop with a strong community ethos. Across three days, the Jaipur Music Stage provided audiences with a platform to experience innovative collaborations, fresh sounds, and unforgettable live performances, reaffirming its position as a cornerstone of India’s evolving contemporary music scene.
