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Hornbill Festival 2026

The Hornbill Festival returns to Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima, Nagaland, from 1 to 10 December 2026, organised by the Government of Nagaland.

Naga dancers form a large circle on the green arena at Hornbill Festival in Kisama
Photo from an earlier edition.
Photo: JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

The Hornbill Festival is held at Kisama Heritage Village, about 12 km south of Kohima, and is organised by the Government of Nagaland. Time Out says it has been held every December since 2000.

Time Out reports the 2026 edition running from 1 to 10 December, with tickets priced at INR 50 to 100 and sold on site. The price may vary.

Highlights

  • 1 to 10 December 2026
  • Held every December since 2000
  • Organised by the Government of Nagaland

Details

Date
1 to 10 Dec 2026
Venue
Kisama Heritage Village, near Kohima
Where
Kohima, India
Organiser
Government of Nagaland
Tickets
From INR 50
Status
Announced
Dates checked Event page

The festival's own site carries the 2026 title but had not printed the festival dates, which come from Time Out.

1 to 10 Dec 2026
From INR 50

Hadath does not sell tickets. Dates and prices can change: confirm on the organiser's page before you buy or travel.