KNMA Music
Festival
Voices of Diversity
Sounds from Everywhere,
for Everyone
From the streets of Maharashtra to the valleys of Kashmir.
From ballads in regional dialects to rebellion in hip-hop beats.
From soul-stirring poetry to reimagined cinematic soundscapes.
Curated by renowned Carnatic vocalist, author and activist, T. M. Krishna, ‘Voices of Diversity’ brings together artists from across India in a festival that echoes KNMA’s vision of making art inclusive, accessible, and reflective of lived realities.
In Krishna’s words: “The KNMA Music Festival will feature brilliant and sensitive artists who have taken their art beyond traditional boundaries by thinking seriously about music, its purpose, and creating a new musical language. These artists dismantle silos and blur hierarchies, placing the heard and unheard on equal footing.”
The festival experience extends beyond the stage. Architect-sculptor Ankon Mitra and his studio Hexagramm bring their signature “Oritecture” (Origami + Architecture) to the venue. Their installation, Music in the Weaving: Indigenous Crafts Meet the Folds, transforms the space into a living tapestry – folds and weaves rising like music itself, evoking harmony, rhythm, and cosmic order.
Come, experience a first-of-its-kind celebration of India’s boundless musical diversity – 10 artists, 4 days, 1 stage – where music becomes memory, dialogue, and freedom.
T M Krishna
- Musician
- Author
- Activist
T. M. Krishna is one of the pre-eminent vocalists in the rigorous Carnatic tradition of India’s classical music. Over the years, he has forged an uncharted path, enhancing his sensibilities through personal discoveries, understanding the world’s inconvenient truths, and sharing these experiences through his music. He is among the rare Indian classical musicians who resonate with audiences beyond the confines of conventional classical circuits.
Beyond music, Krishna is a noted public intellectual, engaging with the philosophical and socio-political aspects of Carnatic music through his award-winning book, A Southern Music – The Karnatik Story.
He has been part of inspiring productions and collaborations, including Chennai Poromboke Paadal with environmentalist Nityanand Jayaraman, performances with the Jogappas (transgender musicians), and with Kattikuttu Sangam, a Tamil folk theatre group – steps towards fostering social conversations through artistic intervention.
Krishna is a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award (2016) and Sangita Kalanidhi (2025).
KNMA Music Festival Playlist | Curated by T.M. Krishna
Festival Schedule
Lavani Ke Rang
Sunken Garden 
Wild Wild Women
Amphitheatre 
Imphal Talkies & The Howlers
Sunken Garden 
The B-Side Project by Anirudh Varma Collective
Amphitheatre 
The Threshold by Pallavi MD & Bindhumalini
Sunken Garden 
Prem Ras by Prahlad Tipanya & Mukhtiyar Ali
Amphitheatre 
Baithak: Jayanthi Kumaresh
Sunken Garden 
Nannajja: A Rhythmic Ancestry by Jangama Collective
Sunken Garden 
Parvaaz
Amphitheatre 
Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family
Amphitheatre Artist Lineup
Folk to hip-hop, classical to experimental - scroll to see the artists bringing diversity to life.
Lavani Ke Rang
Sunken Garden 
Wild Wild Women
Amphitheatre 
Imphal Talkies & The Howlers
Sunken Garden 
The B-Side Project by Anirudh Varma Collective
Amphitheatre 
The Threshold by Pallavi MD & Bindhumalini
Sunken Garden 
Prem Ras by Prahlad Tipanya & Mukhtiyar Ali
Amphitheatre 
Baithak: Jayanthi Kumaresh
Sunken Garden 
Nannajja (My Grandfather): A Rhythmic Ancestry by Jangama Collective
Sunken Garden 
Parvaaz
Amphitheatre 
Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family
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About KNMA
Founded by avid art collector Kiran Nadar, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) opened its doors in January 2010 in Saket as India’s first private museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the subcontinent. KNMA is a not-for-profit, non-commercial institution bringing art into the public sphere – fostering cultural dialogue through pathbreaking exhibitions, performances, publications, and educational programmes. Soon, this vision will expand with a landmark new cultural centre in Delhi’s Aerocity, designed to be a dynamic hub integrating visual and performing arts under one roof.
Whether on canvas or on stage, KNMA curates voices that challenge, unite, and transform through art.
Gallery
Coming Soon: This space will soon echo with snapshots of Voices of Diversity
FAQs
Yes, the performance venues are wheelchair accessible.
Yes, there is paid parking available at Sunder Nursery.
Sunder Nursery is easily accessible by metro:
– Violet Line: Jawahar Lal Nehru, Jangpura, Khan Market stations
– Blue Line: Supreme Court station (formerly Pragati Maidan)
Short-trip autorickshaws are available from all these stations. You can also use your personal vehicle, since paid parking is available at the venue.
The gates will open 30 minutes before the program.
At Sunder Nursery, New Delhi — an iconic heritage park near Humayun’s Tomb. [Open on Maps]
The tickets only include the charges for attending each performance. Attendees will need to buy entry tickets for the venue at the time of their visit. We advise you to account for the time it will take to purchase entry tickets so as to avoid being late for the performances.
The festival runs across four days (09–12 October), with multiple acts each evening. You can view the full line-up in the Festival Schedule.
Yes, each of the 10 acts has a separate ticket. You can personalise your festival experience by choosing which acts you’d like to attend.
You can purchase tickets directly through the “Buy Now” buttons on this site. Alternatively, you can buy tickets directly on SkillBox.
Seating for all performances is on a first come, first served basis.
The appropriate age recommendation for each performance will be listed on their individual pages.
Yes, food and beverages will be available for purchase at the venue. However, food and beverages are not permitted inside the performance areas.
No, tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
