Rajasthan International Folk Festival (Jodhpur RIFF)

Jodhpur RIFF is a 5-Day-Long celebration of Rajasthani art and culture right at the foot of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur's Thar Desert. It is a charitable, non-profit partnership project of India's two biggest heritage trusts - Mehrangarh Museum Trust and Jaipur Virasat Foundation and has also been recognized by UNESCO as a People’s Platform for Creativity and Sustainable Development. Coinciding with Sharad Poornima, the brightest full moon night in India, the Jodhpur RIFF hosts a series of spectacular concerts and other events, annually, in and around the Mehrangarh Fort. It always witnessed a huge turnout, and hence it is recommended that you book your tickets way in advance. The nights of music, dance, and other folk arts in the desert will surely thrill you!

Jodhpur RIFF - 2024 Dates

The venue of the Rajasthan International Folk Festival

About Jodhpur RIFF

Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) was conceptualised and initiated in 2007 by the current Maharaja of Jodhpur, HH Gaj Singh II. The festival aimed to provide a platform to the Rajasthan's unheard talented artists and also to bring life and vigour to the Mehrangarh Fort. Since then, every year the Mehrangarh Fort (Asia's best Fort) sees the confluence of about 250 artists and musicians.

The artists come from Rajasthan and also from all over the globe to be a part of this celebration. Maharaja of Jodhpur is the festival's chief patron, and Sir Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones is the international patron of Jodhpur RIFF. The festival along with having performances also conducts interactive day-time sessions which are thoroughly intriguing and enriching.

 

Some Useful Tips

• The festival passes are non-refundable and non-returnable.

• The ticket of the festival does not include entry to the Fort or any food and beverage item.

• Food and beverages have to be purchased separately.

• Photography and videography are strictly prohibited in the festival.

• No alcohol inside the venue.

Thus, Jodhpur RIFF flaunts the cultural lifestyle of India and the rest of the world and provides an impetus to the music artists to showcase their unique creations. It is an excellent fusion of Indian and International music which binds together more than 250 artists from all over the world. It has the most sizzling performances which attract people from all walks of life.