One of Thane’s biggest cultural celebrations – the Sanskruti Arts Festival or Upvan Festival 2026 – is back! This four-day festival takes place at the iconic Upvan Lake in Thane every year. In 2026, this festival will take place from 6th to 9th February. From live music and cultural performances to delicious food stalls, there is going to be something for everyone at the Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026. So without further ado, here’s a helpful unstumbled guide detailing the dates, events, experiences, and other useful information regarding the Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026!
Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 Thane: A Grand Celebration Of Art, Music, And Handicrafts
Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 Dates
The much anticipated 2026 edition of the Upvan Arts Festival or Sanskruti Arts Festival is back! The cultural celebration, one of the largest of its kind in Thane, will take place over the course of four days. What’s also noteworthy is that entry to the festival is completely free. In 2026, the festival will take place on the following days:
- Friday, 6th February
- Saturday, 7th February
- Sunday, 8th February
- Monday, 9th February
Over the course of these four days, visitors will witness several art performances, musical events, and cultural showcases highlighting the culture of Maharashtra. There will also be stunning art and light shows over the lake, a variety of stalls selling Maharashtrian and global delicacies, and pop-ups selling traditional handmade crafts.
What To Expect At The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026
The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 will see a number of performances, art installations, light and music shows over the lake water, and much more. Here’s what all you can expect at the Upvan Arts Festival 2026:
- Music performances: The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 will see a number of musical performances performed across different stages. Reputed artists like Pt. Anand Bhate, Shaan, Adarsh & Anand Shinde, Avanti Patel, Rutuja Lad, Divya Venugopal, Amruta Joshi, and others will perform at the festival.
- Dance performances: The festival offers a great platform for dance artists from all over the country to showcase their art. Reputed artists performing this year are Tina Tambe, Dr. Manjiri Deo, Saji Menon, Manisha Jeet, and others.
- Cultural and folk performances: Cultural and folk performances are some of the most anticipated events of the Upvan Arts Festival 2026. Some of the performances this year include performances by Prachi Mohite & Neha Jadhav (Lavni), Jay Hanuman Kala Manch (Maharashtrian folk dance), Eklavya Krida Mandal (Mallakhamb performance), Jagran Nights (Jagran dance), and others.
- Workshops: There will be a number of interesting workshops organized this year for people of all ages. From lippan art and stencil art to block printing, cake art, and calligraphy, these workshops will require prior registration (on 97681 19009).
- Art installations and pop-ups: The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026 will feature several art installations across the Upvan Lake. With decorative lighting and light shows over the water, there will be a number of pop-up stalls selling a variety of handicrafts and food dishes.
Major Cultural Performances At The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026
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Thane’s Upvan Arts Festival will see over 250 cultural performances across genres, from classical music to Bollywood and classical dance to contemporary dances. Here are major performances that will take place on the four days of the Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026!
6th February
- Inaugural performance by Pandit Anand Bhate
Where: Tarang Stage
When: 7 PM onwards
- Classical Dance Performance
Where: Mudra Stage
When: 7:30 PM to 9 PM
7th February
- Morning Concert: Pandit Ajay Pohankar
Where: Tarang Stage
When: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
- Classical Dance Performance
Where: Mudra Stage
When: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Evening Concerts
Where: Tarang Stage
When: 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM
- Adarsh & Anand Shinde Live
Where: Vihang Stage
When: 6:30 PM onwards
8th February
- Morning Concert: Ustad Mir
Where: Tarang Stage
When: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
- Shaan Live
Where: Vihang Stage
When: 6:30 PM onwards
- Classical Dance / Music Performance
Where: Mudra Stage
When: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
9th February
- Morning Concert
Where: Tarang Stage
When: 6 AM to 8:30 AM
- Poetry: Shailesh Lodha
Where: Vihang Stage
When: 6:30 PM onwards
- Classical Dance / Music Performance
Where: Mudra Stage
When: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Evening Concert
Where: Tarang Stage
When: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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How To Reach Upvan Lake For The Sanskruti Arts Festival 2026
By Air
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport of Mumbai is the closest airport to Upvan Lake. Serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), it enjoys excellent connectivity to major destinations within India and abroad.
From the airport, you can hire a cab to reach the venue which is about 24.3 km away and takes about an hour.
By Rail
Thane is the closest railway station to the venue, located about 6 km away. It lies on the Central Line and is a major railway station on this line. From outside the railway station, you can easily find shared autorickshaws, metered rickshaws, cabs, and buses to get to Upvan Lake.
By Road
Upvan Lake is easily accessible by road through most parts of Thane. There are government-run buses from the railway station as well as from other parts of the city. Bus numbers 10, 109, 11, 32, 34, and 10AC halt at the Upvan Lake bus stop; use the M-Indicator App to get information about the bus routes.
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Summing Up
The Upvan Arts Festival is back with its 2026 edition, taking place from 6th to 9th February. The festival will feature several prominent artists, interesting workshops, and stalls that offer a glimpse of our craft and culinary heritage. Hurry up, mark your calendars, and enjoy this cultural celebration!
