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Nagaland’s Hornbill 2026 Cultural Showcase Arrives in Delhi on Oct 16‑17
✍️ Outlook Traveller
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Hornbill 2026 festival, highlighting Nagaland’s music and cultural heritage, will be staged in Delhi on October 16‑17, offering a preview of the state’s vibrant traditions.
Delhi will host a two‑day preview of the Hornbill 2026 festival on October 16 and 17, bringing the music, dance and crafts of Nagaland to the national capital. The event, promoted by Outlook Traveller, aims to give city‑dwelling audiences a taste of the celebrated northeastern celebration before the main festival takes place in Kohima later in the year.
Hornbill, originally launched in 2000 in Nagaland’s capital, has grown into a marquee cultural showcase that blends traditional Naga folk performances with contemporary acts, art exhibitions and culinary stalls. By staging a condensed version in Delhi, organisers hope to broaden awareness of the region’s rich heritage and foster cultural exchange between the northeast and the rest of India.
The Delhi program will feature performances by leading Naga bands, folk troupes, and workshops on indigenous instruments and crafts. Visitors can also explore stalls selling hand‑woven textiles, bamboo artefacts and regional cuisine. Tickets are being sold online, with early‑bird pricing available through the Outlook Traveller portal.
Cultural officials and tourism promoters view the Delhi showcase as a strategic move to boost tourism to Nagaland, positioning the state as a vibrant destination for music lovers and cultural tourists alike.
Hornbill, originally launched in 2000 in Nagaland’s capital, has grown into a marquee cultural showcase that blends traditional Naga folk performances with contemporary acts, art exhibitions and culinary stalls. By staging a condensed version in Delhi, organisers hope to broaden awareness of the region’s rich heritage and foster cultural exchange between the northeast and the rest of India.
The Delhi program will feature performances by leading Naga bands, folk troupes, and workshops on indigenous instruments and crafts. Visitors can also explore stalls selling hand‑woven textiles, bamboo artefacts and regional cuisine. Tickets are being sold online, with early‑bird pricing available through the Outlook Traveller portal.
Cultural officials and tourism promoters view the Delhi showcase as a strategic move to boost tourism to Nagaland, positioning the state as a vibrant destination for music lovers and cultural tourists alike.