The historic Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur will host the Jaigarh Heritage Festival from December 5-7, 2025. Presented by Vedanta and produced by Teamwork Arts in partnership with Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the three-day festival will showcase India’s cultural heritage through classical and folk performances, contemporary concerts, heritage walks, artisan showcases, and regional cuisine.
Performance Lineup and Featured Artists
The festival features a diverse range of Indian musical performances across morning and evening slots. Opening acts include Echoes of Rajasthan by Laksh Maheshwari, Noor-e-Khusrau by Rashmi Uppal, and Soumik Datta’s One Size Fits All.
Headline performances scheduled across the two-day festival include:
- Papon Live
- Kabir Café
- The Anirudh Verma Collective
- Princely States Dub Orchestra featuring Rajasthan Josh
- Roysten Abel’s The Manganiyar Seduction
Traditional Rajasthani performances will be presented by Puppetshala, Nathoolal Solanki, and Shyopat Julia, honoring the region’s artistic heritage.
Festival Activities and Experiences
Beyond musical performances, the Jaigarh Heritage Festival offers multiple cultural experiences:
- Heritage Walks: Guided tours exploring the historic fort
- Crafts Bazaar: Showcase of traditional artisan work
- Food Gully: Regional cuisines from across India
- Workshops: Hands-on cultural activities
- Conversations: Discussions on heritage and culture
- Artisan Interactions: Direct engagement with craftspeople
Registration is available at twagateway.com/jaigarh25.
Cultural Vision and Mission
The Jaigarh Heritage Festival represents a significant cultural initiative aimed at celebrating India’s living heritage. The festival seeks to honor heritage not as static memory but as a dynamic force shaping modern identity.
The collaboration between Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Teamwork Arts aims to revitalize heritage spaces like Jaigarh Fort by transforming them into active cultural hubs. This approach preserves the region’s artistic legacy while creating new platforms for dialogue, creativity, and community engagement.
The 2025 edition positions the festival as a premier platform for cultural expression in India, blending classical, folk, and contemporary art forms in a historic setting.
About the Organizers
Teamwork Arts is India’s pioneering arts and entertainment company with over 30 years of experience creating cultural experiences. The company produces over 33 festivals annually in 45 cities across 19 countries, spanning literature, performing arts, visual arts, and ideas.
Teamwork Arts is known for producing the Jaipur Literature Festival, the world’s largest literary gathering, with international editions in the US, UK, and Europe. The digital edition reached over 35 million viewers in January 2024.
Recent initiatives include Art Matters, a platform supporting artist collaborations across India, and Be Inspired: Fast Tracking the Future, highlighting innovation and scientific possibility. In 2024, Teamwork Arts added the Jaigarh Heritage Festival and Voices of Faith in London to its portfolio.
Sawai Jaipur Experiences (SJE) offers curated tours, dining, and event experiences that immerse guests in Jaipur’s royal heritage. The organization specializes in hosting experiences across the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Mount Abu, and other locations, providing bespoke planning and heritage settings for events ranging from weddings to cultural celebrations.
Festival Setting
Set against the backdrop of the historic Jaigarh Fort, the festival transforms the majestic venue into a cultural hub where artists, musicians, writers, and craftspeople showcase India’s heritage. The fort provides multiple venues for performances and activities throughout the three-day event.
Festival Dates and Venue Information
Event: Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025
Dates: December 5-7, 2025
Location: Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
Presented by: Vedanta
Produced by: Teamwork Arts
Partner: His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur
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