India is a land of festivals, sports, music, culture, and business events. Every month, various cities host exciting events, including kite festivals, flower shows, concerts, trade fairs, sports tournaments, and industry expos.

If you are an event organiser, attendee, or brand, this India Event Calendar 2026 will help you plan the entire year easily.

Wowsly creates this blog – your smart event ticketing & event discovery platform.

Why This Event Calendar Is Useful?

Helps event organisers plan events in advance
Helps users discover upcoming events
Useful for ticket booking, promotions & sponsorships
Covers festivals, sports, music, trade & industry events
Month-wise and category-wise structure

India Major Events Calendar 2026 (Month-Wise)

JANUARY 2026 – Festivals & Sports Events

Cultural & Festival Events

Uttarayan Kite Festival – Ahmedabad
- Location: Sabarmati Riverfront
- One of the biggest kite festivals in India
Ahmedabad Flower Show
- Location: Sabarmati Riverfront
Rann Utsav – Kutch
Pongal – Tamil Nadu
Lohri – North India

Sports Events

Domestic Cricket Tournaments
Marathons in Mumbai & Delhi

FEBRUARY 2026 – Sports, Shows & Cultural Events

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Biggest Event of the Month

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is one of the largest cricket events in the world and will be held in India and Sri Lanka.

Exhibitions & Shows

Surajkund Crafts Mela – Haryana

Music & Cultural Events

Classical music festivals
Folk dance festivals across Rajasthan & Gujarat

MARCH 2026 – Colour Festivals & Trade Events

Festival Events

Holi Celebrations – Pan India
Shigmo Festival – Goa

Trade & Business Events

Startup expos
Small business trade fairs
Education fairs in metro cities

APRIL 2026 – Music & Industry Events

Musical Events

Live music concerts
Indie band tours
College festivals

Industry & Corporate Events

IT & Software expos
Manufacturing & engineering exhibitions

MAY 2026 – Summer Events & Sports

Sports Events

IPL 2026 (Indian Premier League)
Local football tournaments

Entertainment

Summer music festivals
Stand-up comedy shows

JUNE 2026 – Trade Fairs & Education Events

Trade & Industry

MSME expos
Textile exhibitions
Handicraft fairs

Education Events

Career fairs
Study abroad expos

JULY 2026 – Monsoon Cultural Events

Cultural Events

Theatre festivals
Local art exhibitions

Literary Events

Book fairs
Author meetups

AUGUST 2026 – Independence & Mega Events

🇮🇳 National Events

Independence Day Celebrations
Cultural programs across India

Music & Youth Events

Independence concerts
College cultural festivals

SEPTEMBER 2026 – Business & Industry Focus

Corporate & Industry Events

Fintech expos
Startup summits
Business networking events

Wellness Events

Yoga workshops
Health expos

OCTOBER 2026 – Festival & Cultural Season

Major Festivals

Navratri – Gujarat (Garba Events in Ahmedabad, Vadodara)
Durga Puja – West Bengal
Dussehra – Pan India

Cultural Programs

Garba nights
Folk music festivals

NOVEMBER 2026 – Trade Fairs & Celebrations

Trade & Consumer Events

India International Trade Fair – Delhi
Lifestyle & fashion expos

Festival Events

Diwali Celebrations
Food festivals

DECEMBER 2026 – Year-End Music & Tourism Events

Music & Entertainment

New Year concerts
EDM & DJ festivals

Tourism & Cultural Events

Christmas markets
Year-end carnivals
Beach festivals in Goa

How Wowsly Helps You Manage All These Events

With Wowsly, you can:

✅ Create & list events easily

✅ Sell tickets online with QR code entry

✅ Manage sports, music, trade & cultural events

✅ Track ticket sales in real-time

✅ Promote events digitally

✅ Offer smooth entry at venues

Wowsly is perfect for Ahmedabad events, Gujarat festivals, and pan-India event management.

FAQs – Upcoming Events in India 2026

Q1. What are the major events in India in 2026?

India will host festivals like Uttarayan, Navratri, Diwali, sports events like IPL, music concerts, trade fairs, and industry expos throughout 2026.

Q2. Which are the famous events in Ahmedabad in 2026?

Major events include Uttarayan Kite Festival, Ahmedabad Flower Show, Navratri Garba events, concerts, and exhibitions at Sabarmati Riverfront.

Q3. How can I find events month-wise in India?

You can follow Wowsly’s event calendar, which shows month-wise and category-wise events across India.

Q4. Can I book tickets for these events online?

Yes, with Wowsly, you can easily discover events and book tickets online with secure QR-based entry.

Q5. Is Wowsly useful for event organizers?

Absolutely. Wowsly helps organizers create events, sell tickets, manage entry, and promote events in one platform.

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India’s event ecosystem in 2026 will be bigger, smarter, and more digital. With festivals, sports, music, and industry events happening every month, planning becomes easy with Wowsly.

Discover. Book. Manage. Celebrate — with Wowsly.

India 2026 Major Events: Month & Category Calendar