Dhaka International Folk Fest

Folk and classical music fests postponed amid security concerns

In an unexpected move, two major festivals slated for Dhaka’s Army Stadium have been postponed due to security concerns and the sudden cancellation of venue bookings. The highly anticipated International Folk Music Festival and Bengal Foundation's Classical Music Festival have both been put on hold, leaving event organisers and attendees in uncertainty.

Folk Fest to make a grand comeback after five-year hiatus

After a five-year hiatus, Folk Fest, an annual programme celebrating Bangladesh’s vibrant folk music heritage, is set to make its grand comeback.

Simon Thacker's 'Svara-Kanti: Trikala' under spotlight

Renowned Scottish classical guitarist and composer Simon Thacker and his ensemble Simon Thacker's Svara-Kanti swayed Dhaka's

Dhaka Int'l Folk Fest to open Nov 10

The second edition of the Dhaka International Folk Fest will take place from November 10-12 at the Army Stadium in the capital.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Folk and classical music fests postponed amid security concerns

In an unexpected move, two major festivals slated for Dhaka’s Army Stadium have been postponed due to security concerns and the sudden cancellation of venue bookings. The highly anticipated International Folk Music Festival and Bengal Foundation's Classical Music Festival have both been put on hold, leaving event organisers and attendees in uncertainty.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Folk Fest to make a grand comeback after five-year hiatus

After a five-year hiatus, Folk Fest, an annual programme celebrating Bangladesh’s vibrant folk music heritage, is set to make its grand comeback.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Simon Thacker's 'Svara-Kanti: Trikala' under spotlight

Renowned Scottish classical guitarist and composer Simon Thacker and his ensemble Simon Thacker's Svara-Kanti swayed Dhaka's

October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016

Dhaka Int'l Folk Fest to open Nov 10

The second edition of the Dhaka International Folk Fest will take place from November 10-12 at the Army Stadium in the capital.