about the festival
A Legacy Property
The Sufi Heritage Festival is a pioneering cultural celebration
dedicated to the timeless traditions of Sufism. The second edition of
the festival to be held on 28th Feb – 1st March 2025 at the Sunder
Nursery, Delhi.
Inspired by the rich reservoir of Delhi’s heritage we create an
all-inclusive festival that celebrates
Music
Art
Spirituality
Storytelling
Poetry
This event is an ode to Delhi's syncretic culture, where diverse traditions, faiths, and histories seamlessly
intertwine, celebrating the timeless harmony that defines the city's
soul.
A weekend full of mesmerizing performances, Immersive workshops, masterclasses
showcases of Sufi art, bazaars and authentic food experiences.
Artist Line- Up’26 (Coming Soon)
SAMAA
Our Main Stage
The epicenter of the festival showcasing the grandest of the Sufi Performing Arts, set against the iconic backdrop of the Sunder Nursery, playing host artists from home and beyond. A true celebration of traditional Sufi music & dance.
Bebaak
New Voices, New Sounds, New Interpretations
A stage that exemplifies the spirit of the youth, inspired by tradition but rendered with their own interpretation. Here we will experience new age expression of spoken word, mushairas, and fresh expressions voiced by the emerging poets, artists, and musicians.
KARGAAH
workshops & masterclasses
Creation of intimate & experiential spaces. Revival of the ageold traditions, bringing Delhi's inherited craftsmanship to the new generation. The workshops features arts, traditional crafts and the preserved techniques through hands-on workshops and sessions.
SUFI BAZAAR
The Sufi Bazaar
In a world that moves fast the Sufi Souk invites you to pause to experience shopping as an act of reflection and reverence. It is a space that celebrates the beauty of slowness, the poetry of the handmade, and the harmony of art, culture, and commerce.
EThos
Conservation | Collaboration | Community
The festival focuses on the renewal, revival and conservation of rich traditions while also highlighting the voice of the youth. By providing a modern lens, it ensures that the festival remains relevant to the new generation, helping them express, embrace, and imbibe this rich legacy.
A first-of-its-kind initiative, this festival celebrates the Sufi tenets of openness, inclusivity, and diversity.
Venue
Delhi’s iconic Sunder Nursery
Delhi’s iconic Sunder Nursery plays host to plays host to the festival. Nestled amidst centuries-old heritage, lush gardens, and a thriving biodiversity hotspot, this UNESCO-awarded landscape sets the perfect stage for an immersive cultural experience. Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places in 2018, Sunder Nursery becomes an unparalleled backdrop where history echoes again.
