Udaipur, November 12, 2026: The Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival will return for its eighth edition from January 8 to 10, 2027, bringing together national and international storytellers in the city of Udaipur. The three-day event aims to celebrate and preserve the tradition of oral storytelling, with sessions limited to 350–400 listeners to maintain intimacy between performers and audiences.
The festival will feature a diverse lineup of genres, including contemporary, romance, dastangoi, history, mystery, horror, thriller, and folk. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Pankaj Tripathi, Kajol Devgan, Divy Nidhi Sharma, Valentina Trivedi, Madhur Sharma, Mita Vashisht, Lt. Gen. A. K. Singh (Retd.), Arthy Muthanna, Baden Prince, Himanshu Bajpai, Chinmayee Tripathi, Prithwiraj Chowdhury, Anisha Motwani, Akash Khurana, and Simran Nagmani.
International and Inclusive Lineup
This edition will include the first Caribbean storyteller to perform in India, Baden Prince, as well as independent music performances by Madhur Sharma and Chinmayee Tripathi. The festival will also honour two master storytellers, selected by an eminent jury, for their contributions to the art. Initiatives such as sign language interpretation and participation by students from schools for the visually impaired are planned to promote inclusivity. Inmates from Udaipur’s Central Jail will also perform, sharing their stories and music.
Programmes for All Ages
Udaipur Tales will host dedicated children’s segments, storytelling competitions, and an open-mic segment called Jamghat to encourage emerging talent. The festival will also feature music and folk performances to add to the cultural experience.
Organisers and Statements
Sushmita Singha, Co-founder of Udaipur Tales, said the festival aims to preserve the human voice and the intimacy of stories told in person, especially as technology and AI transform storytelling. Veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is part of the 2027 lineup, highlighted the unique connection created through oral storytelling and its enduring appeal.
Background and Ticketing
Founded in 2017 by Sushmita Singha and Salil Bhandari, Udaipur Tales has hosted participants from various countries and has grown into a cultural movement focused on the power of words and human connection. Tickets for the 2027 edition will be available on BookMyShow.
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