Infosys Foundation’s Kala Dhwani art & culture fest in Bengaluru open till February 1

Bengaluru: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, on Friday announced the second edition of Kala Dhwani: Echoes of India’s Art & Culture, a festival celebrating India’s rich folk and tribal heritage.

The three-day festival began today and will go on till Sunday (February 1) at Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, and is open to the public from 10 am.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Kala Dhwani 2026 includes experiences from five regions of India represented by Assam, Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, with Karnataka as the host state, Infosys said in a statement.


Over three days, 200 plus artists will showcase more than 50 traditional art forms including Theyyam, Lavani, Bihu, Norata dance, Rouf and more. The festival will offer visitors immersive experiences in music, dance, crafts, and local cuisine, along with hands-on workshops in traditional art forms like Worli and Gond art, and performances by renowned celebrities, the statement added.

Organized in collaboration with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Bengaluru, the festival seeks to deepen appreciation for India’s folk and tribal art traditions, create platforms for traditional artisans, and actively engage youth, art enthusiasts, and the broader public in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage, Infosys Foundation said.

The festival underscores Infosys Foundation’s broader mission of creating social impact through initiatives that support arts, culture, education, and community development, fostering pride in India’s diverse heritage, the statement added.