Bhubaneswar (Odisha Tazanews) :- International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF), ), one of India’s most prestigious cultural movements is set to return to Bhubaneswar for its Ninth consecutive year on 24th October 2026 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Performances at IPAF Bhubaneswar 2026 are Hindustani Classical Flute Performance by renowned Pt. Abhiram Nanda and Group. Odissi Dance Performance by acclaimed artist Shayomita Dasgupta. Folk Dance Performance by promising artists of the SSVM Group.
Special Inclusive Performance by talented artists of Satyabhama Devi College for Hearing Impaired (SDCHI), Bhubaneswar. The International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) Bhubaneswar 2026 will present an evening of exceptional classical music, traditional dance, folk performances and inclusive artistic expressions, celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage. The festival aims to bring together artists, cultural leaders and audiences on a common platform of artistic excellence, cultural exchange and creative collaboration.
The event is expected to be attended by performing arts enthusiasts, cultural connoisseurs, dignitaries, VIPs and corporate leaders. IPAF is an initiative of social entrepreneur Mr. Shyam Pandey, Director of the International Performing Arts Festival. Established on 23rd July 2015 at Tagore Hall, Ahmedabad, IPAF has organised over 250 cultural programmes across India. The festival is dedicated to bringing societies and cultures together through the universal language of performing arts.
Our aim is to encourage and preserve traditional art forms and holistic cultural traditions through performing arts. IPAF provides a platform not only for established artists but also supports differently abled and emerging artists, helping them gain recognition and opportunities. IPAF organises festivals every year in state capitals and culturally rich cities across India. The festival has been held in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Nagpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Shillong, Raipur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Leh, Trivandrum, Dehradun, Jammu, Jaipur, Bangalore,
Hyderabad, Puri, Goa and Chennai, among other cities. IPAF also organised Dehateet (formerly known as Samarth), a five-day global festival promoting performing arts among persons with disabilities. The festival was held from 15th to 19th June 2017 at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and the Department of Social Justice and Disability Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, featuring around 50 artists from across the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, IPAF continued to support artists financially through more than 35 paid online programmes.
