Dhaka International Folk Festival

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

Curtains Close for Folk Fest 2016

This year, the 2nd Dhaka International Folk Festival proved to be a great success, yet again. With over sixty folk singers and musicians from six countries, the musical nights were graced by thousands of mesmerized audience. We are proud to share with you some of the photographs of the guest performers and hope that the initiative continues successfully in the years to come.

This festival is a big boost for our folk music - Momtaz

Momtaz Begum, unparalleled folk singer of Bangladesh, has a staggering number of 700-plus albums to her credit, and enjoys a popularity that is unmatched.

Melody and camaraderie

The first ever Dhaka International Folk Festival, organised by Sun Events, sets off tomorrow. The three-day (November 12-14) festival awaits a...

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

November 19, 2016
November 19, 2016

Curtains Close for Folk Fest 2016

This year, the 2nd Dhaka International Folk Festival proved to be a great success, yet again. With over sixty folk singers and musicians from six countries, the musical nights were graced by thousands of mesmerized audience. We are proud to share with you some of the photographs of the guest performers and hope that the initiative continues successfully in the years to come.

November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015

This festival is a big boost for our folk music - Momtaz

Momtaz Begum, unparalleled folk singer of Bangladesh, has a staggering number of 700-plus albums to her credit, and enjoys a popularity that is unmatched.

November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015

Melody and camaraderie

The first ever Dhaka International Folk Festival, organised by Sun Events, sets off tomorrow. The three-day (November 12-14) festival awaits a...