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Complete Guide to Margazhi Music Festival 2026 – 2027 in Chennai : All Margazhi Sabha Music Festival Schedules, Events, Carnatic Music Concerts, Kutcheri Schedule, Classical Music Performances, Bharatanatyam & Classical Dance Festival, Chennai Music Season, Chennai December Music Season, December Season Kutcheri, Margazhi Utsavam, Margazhi Mahotsav, Chennai Art Festival, Music Academy, Narada Gana Sabha, Krishna Gana Sabha, Kalakshetra Arts Festival, Season Pass & Ticket Booking Details, Free Entry Concerts & Margazhi Music / Dance / Drama Events (Updated)
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Complete Guide to Margazhi Music Festival 2026 – 2027 in Chennai : All Margazhi Sabha Music Festival Schedules, Events, Carnatic Music Concerts, Kutcheri Schedule, Classical Music Performances, Bharatanatyam & Classical Dance Festival, Chennai Music Season, Chennai December Music Season, December Season Kutcheri, Margazhi Utsavam, Margazhi Mahotsav, Chennai Art Festival, Music Academy, Narada Gana Sabha, Krishna Gana Sabha, Kalakshetra Arts Festival, Season Pass & Ticket Booking Details, Free Entry Concerts & Margazhi Music / Dance / Drama Events (Updated)




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Complete Guide to Margazhi Music Festival 2026 – 2027 in Chennai : All Margazhi Sabha Music Festival Schedules, Events, Carnatic Music Concerts, Kutcheri Schedule, Classical Music Performances, Bharatanatyam & Classical Dance Festival, Chennai Music Season, Chennai December Music Season, December Season Kutcheri, Margazhi Utsavam, Margazhi Mahotsav, Chennai Art Festival, Music Academy, Narada Gana Sabha, Krishna Gana Sabha, Kalakshetra Arts Festival, Season Pass & Ticket Booking Details, Free Entry Concerts & Margazhi Music / Dance / Drama Events (Updated)

– festival showcases rich cultural heritage of india’s classical music & dance

The Chennai Music Festival 2026-2027, celebrated as the Margazhi Music and Dance Festival, stands as Asia’s largest classical music festival and a UNESCO-recognized cultural phenomenon showcasing South India’s artistic legacy. Running annually from mid-December 2026 through mid-January 2027, this internationally acclaimed December Season Chennai features over 1,500 concerts across 300+ venues, presenting Carnatic music concerts, Bharatanatyam dance performances, classical drama, and traditional art exhibitions by prestigious Chennai Sabhas.

This must-visit cultural festival in India 2025 offers travelers, music enthusiasts, and heritage seekers an unparalleled immersion into Indian classical arts within Chennai’s vibrant cultural landscape, making it a top destination for cultural tourism in South India.

Internationally recognized as the Chennai December Season Festival 2025 among global travelers, this world heritage music festival draws thousands of international visitors annually to experience the transcendent beauty of Carnatic ragas and thalas. The festival’s widespread appeal has positioned it among top cultural events in India 2025 and essential things to do in Chennai in December. With performances spanning historic

Mylapore temples, prestigious auditoriums like Music Academy Chennai, and renowned venues throughout the city, the Margazhi Festival Chennai transforms the entire metropolis into a living celebration of India’s classical music heritage and traditional dance forms, offering authentic cultural experiences that resonate with both connoisseurs and first-time attendees seeking spiritual music experiences in India.

Music Festival in Chennai 2026 – 2027 / Chennai December Season 2026 – 2027 : All Sabha Schedules (Updated Regularly)

Chennai Music Festival 2026-2027 Complete Sabha Schedule | December Season Chennai 2026 – 2027 Concert Lineup. Check the list of all Sabha December music schedules to plan your visit and experience this unparalleled cultural celebration.

Chennai December Music Season 2026 – 2027 (Updated) Complete Sabha Schedules – Margazhi Music, Dance, Discourse & Drama Festival

🎵 MUSIC ACADEMY MADRAS – 100TH ANNUAL CONCERTS

📍 New No. 168 (Old No. 306), T.T.K. Road, Chennai – 600 014

📞 +91-44-2811 2231 / +91-44-2811 5162

📅 Dates: 15 December 2026 – 01 January 2027

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🎵 MUSIC ACADEMY MADRAS – ACADEMIC SESSIONS

📍 New No. 168 (Old No. 306), T.T.K. Road, Chennai – 600 014

📞 +91-44-2811 2231 / +91-44-2811 5162

📅 Dates: 16 December 2026 – 01 January 2027

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🎵 MUSIC ACADEMY MADRAS – 20TH ANNUAL DANCE FESTIVAL

📍 New No. 168 (Old No. 306), T.T.K. Road, Chennai – 600 014

📞 +91-44-2811 2231 / +91-44-2811 5162

📅 Dates: 03 January 2027 – 09 January 2027

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🎵 NARADA GANA SABHA – ISAI NATYA NATAKA VIZHA 2026

📍 Narada Gana Sabha, 314, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018

📅 Dates: 13 December 2026 – 01 January 2027

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🎵 KRISHNA GANA SABHA – 70TH MARGAZHI MELA

📍 Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017

📅 Dates: 12 December 2026 – 03 January 2027

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🎵 SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMI SABHA – 126TH YEAR ISAI VIZHA DECEMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

📍 Vidhya Bharathi Kalyana Mandapam, 55, Bheemasena Garden Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004

📅 Dates: 17 December 2026 – 02 January 2027

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🎵 BHARAT KALACHAR – 38TH MARGHAZHI MAHOTSAV 2026-27

📍 YGP Auditorium, No: 17 Thirumalai Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017

📅 Dates: 13 December 2026 – 17 January 2027

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🎵 KRISHNA GANA SABHA – NATYA KALA CONFERENCE 2026

📍 Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017

📅 Dates: 26 December 2026 – 28 December 2026

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🎵 KALAKSHETRA FOUNDATION – 73RD ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL

📍 Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600041

📅 Dates: 18 December 2026 – 27 December 2026

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🎵 Charsur Arts Foundation : Dvayam – December Season Music festival 2026

📍 My Bungalow – 40 Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai 600018

📅 Dates: Tuesday, 15 December 2026 – Thursday, 31 December 2026

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🎵 Aalap – The Diaspora Dance Festival 2026

📍 Medai, 3 rd floor 16, 1st Cross St, Cooperative Colony, Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet, Chennai

📅 Dates: Tue, 29th Dec 2026

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🎵 DANCE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL 2026

📍 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore: Chennai

📅 Dates: Fri 18 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026

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🎵 SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMI SABHA – BHARAT SANGEET UTSAV 2026

📍 Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

📅 Dates: 01 November 2026 – 06 November 2026

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🎵 RASOHAM KUTTY KUTCHERY FESTIVAL 2026

📍 Rasoham, 30 Murrays Gate Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018, Tamil Nadu

📅 Dates: December 12 – December 21, 2026

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🎵 Beachville Coffee Roasters – A Carnatic Shot 2026

📍 No. 99, St Marys Road, Alwarpet, Chennai

📅 Dates: December 21 2026 – December 26 2026

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🎵 ARTKIN CENTRE, CHENNAI – DANCE EXPERIMENTS FESTIVAL (CHINTA)

📍 Art Kin Centre, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

📅 Dates: 11 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

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🎵 MADRAS ART WEEKEND (MAW’26)

📍 Multiple venues across Chennai, Tamil Nadu

📅 Dates: 11 December 2026 – 13 December 2026

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🎵 JYOTHIRGAMAYA 2026

📍 Museum Theatre, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

📅 Dates: 29 December 2026 – 03 January 2027

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🎵 SMT Vishakha Hari – Music Season

📍 Multiple Locations

📅 Dates: 04 December 2026 – 17 January 2027

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🎵 M S Subbulakshmi Arangam presents SOULFEST 2026

📍 M.S. Subbulakshmi Arangam, Asian College of Journalism campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113

📅 Dates: 11 December 2026 – 20 December 2026

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🎵 CHENNAI DRUM FEST 2026

📍 Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Chennai

📅 Date: 26 December 2026

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