Ziro Music Festival

About Ziro Music Festival

Ziro Music Festival is a four-day indie music celebration held every year in the breathtaking Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Surrounded by rolling paddy fields, pine forests, and misty mountains, the festival blends music, nature, and culture into a unique open-air experience. It showcases a diverse lineup of indie, folk, and experimental artists from across India and around the world. Known for its eco-friendly practices, bamboo stage design, and vibrant camping culture, the festival also offers visitors a chance to experience the rich traditions and warm hospitality of the Apatani tribe. It’s considered one of India’s most soulful and scenic music festivals.

Where & When

The Ziro Music Festival is held in the picturesque Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, surrounded by paddy fields and pine-covered hills. This four-day indie music event usually takes place in the last week of September each year. Blending music, nature, and local Apatani culture, it offers an eco-friendly, open-air festival experience unlike anywhere else in India.

Things to Do

• Paddy-field fishing and learning sustainable Apatani agriculture.
• Visit local wineries and taste indigenous beverages.
• Village walk for cultural immersion and local interactions.
• Portrait photography of iconic Apatani women.
• Explore Talley Valley and its rich biodiversity.
• Enjoy local Apatani cuisine and organic delicacies.
• Outdoor music concerts and electrifying rock nights.