**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Tourism will organise Bharat Parv 2026, a six-day national cultural and tourism festival, from January 26th to 31st, 2026, at the Red Fort in New Delhi, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The festival will be inaugurated by Shri Om Birla and Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The event will be open to the public from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on 26 January, and from 12 Noon to 9:00 PM from 27 to 31 January 2026. Entry is free.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* Bharat Parv 2026 is a six-day national cultural and tourism festival.
* It celebrates India's cultural, artistic, culinary, and spiritual heritage.
* It promotes national initiatives like “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna Desh.”
* This year marks 150 years of "Vande Mataram".
* **Festival Objectives:**
* Highlight India's diverse cultural heritage.
* Encourage domestic tourism.
* Provide a platform for artisans and States/UTs.
* Promote tourism awareness.
* Strengthen national integration through cultural participation.
* **Major Attractions:**
* Display of 41 Republic Day Tableaux.
* 48 Cultural performances by State/ UT troupes, North Zonal Cultural Centre, Sangeet Natak Academy, and popular artists.
* 22 Performances by Armed Forces and Paramilitary Bands.
* A grand food court with 60 stalls showcasing cuisines from across India and live cooking demonstrations.
* 102 stalls of handicrafts and handlooms by States, Central Ministries, DC Handicrafts, DC Handlooms and TRIFED.
* 34 State Tourism Pavilions and 24 Central Ministry stalls.
* Interactive activity zones including nukkad nataks, quizzes, children's engagement areas and experiential spaces.
* **Participation:**
* States and Union Territories.
* Over 25 Central Ministries and Departments.
* Leading institutions and organizations from across the country.
**Impact Analysis**
**States/UTs, Central Ministries, Departments, Institutions & Organizations**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to showcase their cultural, tourism, and artistic offerings.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the festival by setting up stalls, organizing performances, and providing content for interactive zones.
**Artisans, Performers, and Food Vendors**
* **Impact:** Provide a platform to showcase their talents and products to a large audience.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for and participate in the festival, showcasing their respective arts, crafts, performances or cuisines.
**Public**
* **Impact:** A free opportunity to experience and celebrate India's diverse culture, cuisine, and artistic heritage.
* **Action Required:** Attend the festival from January 26th to 31st, 2026, at the Red Fort in New Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Parv 2026: A six-day national cultural and tourism festival organized by the Ministry of Tourism.
Ministry of Tourism: The primary organizer of Bharat Parv.
Red Fort: Location of the Bharat Parv 2026 festival.
Republic Day: Bharat Parv 2026 is organised as part of these celebrations.
Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: One of the national initiatives promoted during Bharat Parv.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism to organise Bharat Parv 2026
at Red Fort as part of Republic Day celebrations
प्रव तथ: 25 JAN 2026 6:27PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Tourism will organise Bharat Parv 2026, a six-day national cultural and tourism festival,
from 26th to 31st January 2026 at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort, New Delhi, as part of
the Republic Day celebrations.
Bharat Parv 2026 will be inaugurated by Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Shri Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture.
Bharat Parv is the Ministry’s flagship annual event celebrating India’s rich cultural, artistic, culinary and
spiritual heritage while promoting the national initiatives “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna
Desh.” Over the years, the festival has evolved into a major platform showcasing India’s unity in diversity
and tourism potential.
The festival aims to highlight India’s diverse cultural heritage, encourage domestic tourism, provide a
platform for artisans and States/UTs, promote tourism awareness, and strengthen national integration
through cultural participation.
Major attractions of Bharat Parv 2026 include:
• Display of 41 Republic Day Tableaux
• 48 Cultural performances by State/ UT troupes, North Zonal Cultural Centre, Sangeet Natak Academy,
and popular artists
• 22 Performances by Armed Forces and Paramilitary Bands
• A grand food court with 60 stalls showcasing cuisines from across India and live cooking demonstrations
• 102 stalls of handicrafts and handlooms by States, Central Ministries, DC Handicrafts, DC Handlooms
and TRIFED
• 34 State Tourism Pavilions and 24 Central Ministry stalls
• Interactive activity zones including nukkad nataks, quizzes, children’s engagement areas and experiential
spaces
The event will see participation from States and Union Territories, over 25 Central Ministries and
Departments, and leading institutions and organisations from across the country.
The festival will be open to the public from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on 26 January, and from 12 Noon to 9:00
PM from 27 to 31 January 2026. Entry is free.
This year’s Bharat Parv holds special significance as it marks 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” the iconic
song that inspired India’s freedom movement and symbolises unity, cultural pride and love for the
motherland. The theme reflects the constitutional spirit of unity in diversity and people’s participation.Bharat Parv 2026 is expected to draw large public participation and serve as a vibrant celebration of
India’s heritage, tourism potential and democratic spirit.
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