# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: The 2026 edition of an iconic annual festival that has rapidly built up a reputation as one of the best in the world of this genre. Featuring some of the greatest Hindustani classical musicians of our time - Ustad Shujaat Khan (Sitar), Pt Uday Bhawalkar (Dhrupad Vocal), Vd Kalapini Komkali (Vocal) and Smt Rajrupa Chowdhury (Sarod). Accompanying artists include Pratap Awad (Pakhawaj), Zuheb Khan (Tabla), Shariq Mustafa (Tabla), and Abhishek Shinkar (Harmonium).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hawthorn/melbourne-international-festival-of-hindustani-classical-music/200029230087724
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, music-festivals, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 136

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hawthorn
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Hawthorn Arts Centre
- **lat**: -37.8231
- **long**: 145.036
- **full address**: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia, Hawthorn

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music being held?
  - **A:** Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am at Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia, Hawthorn.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music?
  - **A:** Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music is organized by Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hawthorn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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