International Kite Festival 2026 Date and Schedule: The International Kite Festival is held every year in January in Gujarat. This festival is linked to the ancient tradition of Uttarayan. During this festival, the sky is filled with colorful kites. Notably, this kite festival attracts kite enthusiasts and tourists from India and abroad. Unique and beautiful kites from different countries can be seen here. If you also want to enjoy this kite festival this year, then this news is for you. Today, we are going to give you all the necessary information related to this festival. Let's find out...
When will the International Kite Festival be held?
The International Kite Festival is held from January 10th to January 14th. It is organized by the Gujarat Tourism Department, and kite flyers and kite lovers from all over the world participate in it. The main venue is the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. The festival will also be celebrated in other cities of Gujarat, such as Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, and Dwarka. In this festival, people from countries like Japan, America, Britain, France, Australia, and Indonesia will showcase their unique and crafted kites. Traditional kite makers from India will also display their colorful kites. The sky will be filled with these beautiful kites, creating a spectacular sight.
Special workshops for children
Besides kite flying, you can also enjoy many cultural programs at the International Kite Festival. During this time, you will also get to see folk music and dance performances. There are also handicraft exhibitions and local food stalls where you can taste Gujarati delicacies. In addition, workshops are organized for children where they are taught kite-making and kite-flying techniques. International Kite Festival Dates and Schedule
This festival will run from January 10th to January 14th, 2026, with the main events taking place in Ahmedabad from January 12th to January 14th. Importantly, entry is completely free, and the events run from 10 AM to 5 PM.
In the evenings, you can also enjoy cultural programs.
January 10: Rajkot, Surat, and Dholavira
January 11: Shivrajpur, Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar), and Vadnagar
January 12-14, 2026: Ahmedabad (Main events at Sabarmati Riverfront)
January 13: Vadodara
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