38th Pune Festival 2026

Pune Festival is the city's flagship annual cultural celebration, traditionally staged alongside Ganeshotsav at Shri Ganesh Kala Krida Rangmanch in Swargate. The 2026 edition is the 38th, running under the Pune Festival Trust's new leadership — Krishnakumar Goyal as President and Meera Kalmadi as Chairperson — following the passing of founder Suresh Kalmadi, continuing a tradition now in its 37th consecutive year. Past editions have featured classical and folk dance performances, an All India Mushaira poetry gathering, musical nights, yoga demonstrations, and recognition of centenary Ganeshotsav mandals, with free entry to all events. Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-festival-trust-picks-new-office-bearers-krishnakumar-goyal-elected-president-meera-kalmadi-named-chairperson