Jodhpur and its association with the arts are deeply rooted in the region’s appreciation for music, dance, folk culture, and heritage. Be it the Jodhpur Rajasthan International Folk Festival, Jodhpur Arts Week, or the upcoming World Sacred Spirit Festival, the city is a paradise for arts lovers. If you’re planning to attend the World Sacred Spirit Festival in Jodhpur in 2026, here is a handy guide for you!
A Comprehensive Guide To World Sacred Spirit Festival 2026
About The World Sacred Spirit Festival 2026
The World Sacred Spirit Festival (WSSF) is back with its 17th edition in 2026, taking place at Fort Mehrangarh from February 13th to 15th, 2026. The music festival is supported by His Highness Maharaja Gajsingh II of Jodhpur. Renowned for its grandeur, scale, and display of heritage, the WSSF brings together artists from India and abroad. In this edition, the festival will feature spectacular Sufi music and dance, just like its previous editions.
It is aimed at promoting traditional folk music, dance, and arts, and connecting people with spiritual music and culture. In fact, it is known for bridging Indian and international talent, particularly through its ‘Jugalbandi’ moments between Rajasthani musicians and international artists.
WSFF is presented by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and takes place throughout the different venues inside Fort Mehrangarh as well as Jaswant Thada. For those unversed, Jaswant Thada is another historical monument located within walking distance from Fort Mehrangarh. As it is located in the fort’s vicinity on the same hill, many consider it to be a part of Fort Mehrangarh only.
Performances & Schedule Of The World Sacred Spirit Festival 2026
At the World Sacred Spirit Festival 2026, a number of Indian and international artists will perform on the stage over three days. Here are key events scheduled on the three days of the festival; for a detailed schedule, visit the official World Sacred Spirit Festival website.
Friday, 13th February, 2026
- 7 AM: Women Devotional Songs from Rajasthan at Jaswant Thada
- 11:30 AM: Madan Gopal Singh and Chaar Yaar Ensemble at Chokhelao Garden
- 5 PM: Sunset Concert by Silk And Bamboo at Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Saturday, 14th February, 2026
- 10:30 AM: Nomad Voices – a Kutchi tradition at Chokhelao Garden
- 11:30 AM: Performance by young heirs of Rajasthan’s root musical traditions at Chokhelao Garden
- 7:30 PM: Sattriya – The sacred Majuli Dance of Assam at Zenana Deodi Courtyard
Sunday, 15th February, 2026
- 7 AM: Performance by Rajiya Sultan at Jaswant Thada
World Sacred Spirit Festival Tickets 2026
Returning with its 17th edition, the World Sacred Spirit Festival tickets are available exclusively on the official Fever platform. While most similar festivals offer an option of choosing between day passes (valid for a selected day) or festival passes (valid for the entire duration of the festival), WSSF will not have such an option. Currently, it is offering only a Full Festival Pass.
Children under 12 will be given free entry to the festival, whereas only individuals above 18 years of age will be permitted to access the bar area.
Here are ticket details for the WSSF 2026:
Ticket category: Full Festival Pass
Ticket price: INR 11,800
Inclusions: Access to daytime explorations as well as evening performances on all three days of the festival.
Note that tickets can be purchased both online (on the Fever website) as well as on the on-site Box Office. However, on-site tickets will be subject to availability. Also note that online sales will remain only until midnight on 13th February, 2026.
Tickets to WSSF 2026 will be non-transferable and non-refundable upon purchase.
How To Reach Mehrangarh Fort In Jodhpur?
By Air
Jodhpur has its own domestic airport that enjoys decent connectivity to major Indian cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, etc. From the airport, you can book a direct cab to Fort Mehrangarh, which is about 8.2 km away. Alternatively, rickshaws and bike taxis to Fort Mehrangarh are also easily available.
By Rail
The Blue City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, has its own railway station as well. It enjoys excellent connectivity with train stations across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other neighboring states. From Jodhpur Railway Station, you can easily get a rickshaw or a cab to reach Fort Mehrangarh, which is about 5.4 km away.
By Road
By road, Jodhpur is well-connected to major cities in Rajasthan like Jaipur, Udaipur, etc. In fact, there are daily buses connecting these major cities. You can easily find buses, rickshaws, cabs, and bike taxis from the city center (or virtually anywhere in the city) to Fort Mehrangarh. Alternatively, you can ask your hotel to arrange for transportation to and from the fort.
Also Read: Two New Vande Bharat Trains For Rajasthan: Jodhpur & Bikaner Get Direct Delhi Connectivity
Summing Up
The World Sacred Spirit Festival 2026 is about to be a grand celebration of Sufi culture and music and India’s lesser-known spiritual heritage. The three-day celebration will let attendees experience music and dance rooted in Indian and global traditions, folk culture, and heritage. Did you book your tickets yet?
