28th Columbus India Festival 2026: Schedule, Tickets, and Highlights

The festival's Cultural Ambassador program provides complimentary admission to non-Indian neighbors, colleagues, and friends, aiming to broaden participation. The event is organized by a federation established in 1983, which has grown to draw thousands of attendees with support from public arts funding.

The Bharat Showcase will center on wedding traditions, presenting music, dance, and regional customs from across India. The lineup also includes a nighttime performance by Threeory, who will stop in Columbus as part of a national tour.

Columbus is home to more than 39,000 Asian Indians, according to available data, making it a significant hub for the diaspora in the Midwest. The festival is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at a venue in Ohio to be announced.