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300 organisations express interest in Bengaluru Jatre
The Greater Bengaluru Development Minister said the response reflects the city's cultural diversity.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Bengaluru: More than 300 organisers and institutions, 80 artists and 20 cultural bodies have signalled interest in taking part in the 10‑day Bengaluru Jatre, scheduled for Dec 4‑13, according to New Indian Express.
Minister Krishna Byre Gowda listed participants such as the Confederation of Indian Industry, Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce, IIM Bangalore, Rashtriya Vidyalaya Trust, Bangalore International Centre, National Gallery of Modern Art, Manyata Tech Park and Bangalore Creative Circus.
Artists mentioned include the Aditya Prakash Ensemble, Swarathma, Suma Sudhindra, Manasi Prasad, Karthik Mani, Mystik Vibes, Spoorthi and Chitra Srikrishna.
Gowda said the early response shows the Jatre’s potential to become a city‑wide celebration and that enquiries are still coming from across Bengaluru and beyond. He urged further participation, noting that any format – from resident‑ward activities to corporate campus events – is welcome.
Key facts
- 300 organisers and institutions have expressed interest in Bengaluru Jatre (newindianexpress.com)
- The festival runs from Dec 4 to Dec 13, 2026 (newindianexpress.com)
- Minister Krishna Byre Gowda named several participating organisations (newindianexpress.com)
- Artists such as Swarathma and Aditya Prakash Ensemble are among those keen to join (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “300 institutions keen to join Bengaluru Jatre”
