about the festival
A Legacy Property
The Sufi Heritage Festival is a pioneering cultural celebration
dedicated to the timeless traditions of Sufism. The first edition of
the festival to be held on 8th – 9th March 2025 at the Sunder
Nursery, Delhi in association with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
Inspired by the rich reservoir of Delhi’s heritage we create an
all-inclusive festival that celebrates
Music
Art
Spirituality
Storytelling
Poetry
This event is an ode to Delhi's syncretic culture, where diverse traditions, faiths, and histories seamlessly
intertwine, celebrating the timeless harmony that defines the city's
soul.
A weekend full of mesmerizing performances, Immersive workshops, masterclasses
showcases of Sufi art, bazaars and authentic food experiences.
Qawwali
NIZAMI BANDHU
Music
KABIR CAFÉ
Dance
ADITI MANGALDAS
Poetry
PRIYA MALIK
Music
REKHA BHARDWAJ
Music
HARSHDEEP KAUR
MUSIC
YAWAR ABDAL
Storytelling
LAKSH MAHESHWARI
Qawwali
NIZAMI BANDHU
Music
KABIR CAFÉ
Dance
ADITI MANGALDAS
Poetry
PRIYA MALIK
Music
REKHA BHARDWAJ
Music
HARSHDEEP KAUR
MUSIC
YAWAR ABDAL
Storytelling
LAKSH MAHESHWARI
Qawwali
NIZAMI BANDHU
Music
KABIR CAFÉ
Dance
ADITI MANGALDAS
Poetry
PRIYA MALIK
Music
REKHA BHARDWAJ
Music
HARSHDEEP KAUR
MUSIC
YAWAR ABDAL
Storytelling
LAKSH MAHESHWARI
Qawwali
NIZAMI BANDHU
Music
KABIR CAFÉ
Dance
ADITI MANGALDAS
Poetry
PRIYA MALIK
Music
REKHA BHARDWAJ
Music
HARSHDEEP KAUR
MUSIC
YAWAR ABDAL
Storytelling
LAKSH MAHESHWARI
Festival Lineup
SAMAA
Our Main Stage
The epicenter of the festival showcasing the grandest of the Sufi Performing Arts, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sunder Nursery, playing host artists from home and beyond. A true celebration of traditional Sufi music & dance.
Bebaak
New Voices, New Sounds, New Interpretations
A stage that exemplifies the spirit of the youth, inspired by tradition but rendered with their own interpretation. Here we will experience new age expression of spoken word, mushairas, and fresh expressions voiced by the emerging poets, artists, and musicians.
KARGAAH
workshops & masterclasses
Creation of intimate & experiential spaces. Revival of the ageold traditions, bringing Delhi's inherited craftsmanship to the new generation. The workshops features arts, traditional crafts and the preserved techniques through hands-on workshops and sessions.
EThos
Conservation | Collaboration | Community
The festival focuses on the renewal, revival and conservation of rich traditions while also highlighting the voice of the youth. By providing a modern lens, it ensures that the festival remains relevant to the new generation, helping them express, embrace, and imbibe this rich legacy.
A first-of-its-kind initiative, this festival celebrates the Sufi tenets of openness, inclusivity, and diversity.
Venue
Delhi’s iconic Sunder Nursery
Delhi’s iconic Sunder Nursery plays host to the debut edition of the SHF. Nestled amidst centuries-old heritage, lush gardens, and a thriving biodiversity hotspot, this UNESCO-awarded landscape sets the perfect stage for an immersive cultural experience. Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places in 2018, Sunder Nursery becomes an unparalleled backdrop where history echoes again.
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Join us on Sufi Heritage Festival as a
Performer | Storyteller | Volunteer
Come, come, whoever you are—wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
Join us for the first edition of the Sufi heritage Festival in Delhi.
Get Your Tickets for SHF25’ | March 8th & 9th
