The dusk-to-dawn Indian music and dance concert will be held on the eve of Republic Day
January 21, 2026, Bengaluru: SPIC MACAY – IIMB Chapter in association with the Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) and Brigade Foundation is set to return with its annual cultural extravaganza, Yamini 2026, a dusk-to-dawn classical music and dance concert from Sunday, 25 January at 07:30 pm to Monday, 26 January at 06:30 am, at the Open-Air-Theatre (OAT) of the IIMB campus.
Speaking about the festival Preema John, Museum Director, Indian Music Experience Museum said; “It is a privilege for the Indian Music Experience Museum (IME) and Brigade Foundation to partner with ‘Yamini’ as it enters its 22nd year of bringing world-class classical music to the IIMB campus. At the IME, we believe that our musical heritage belongs to everyone, and we have a deep-rooted mission to champion music and ensure it remains accessible through high quality public performances, especially for young people who are the future custodians of these traditions. This dusk-to-dawn celebration on the eve of Republic Day is a reflection of that commitment, and we are proud to support a legacy that fosters such a vibrant, inclusive, and enduring appreciation for the arts.”
The entry is free and open to members within and outside of the IIMB community. To register, please visit this website: https://www.iimb.ac.in/yamini_2026
Yamini 2026 will feature an exceptional range of some of the country’s finest virtuosos, showcasing the richness of India’s classical traditions through the night. Below is the lineup of performances:
| Schedule | Artist | Genre |
| 7:30 PM -8:00 PM | Lars Moller | Saxophone Jazz Blues |
| 8:00 PM – 8:15 PM | Yamini 2026 Inauguration | |
| 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM | Vid. Sikkil Gurucharan with Vid. Ranjini Siddanthi Venkatesh on mridangam and Shri Sunaad Anoor on Khanjira | Carnatic Vocals |
| 10:15 PM – 12 Midnight | Vid. Shovana Narayan | Kathak |
| 2:45 AM – 4:15 AM | Vid. Kaleeshabi Mahboob | Nadaswaram |
| 4:30 AM – 6:30 AM | Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi | Hindustani Vocal |
Attendees are requested to carry a valid government-issued ID proof for entry, dress warmly as the weather may be chilly, and avoid bringing personal vehicles since parking facilities will not be available on-site.
For More Information
Please reach out to
Hina Siddique: [email protected]
