Hornbill Festival

Hornbill Festival

Past
01 - 10 December 2025
Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland
Paid Event

The Hornbill Festival is Nagaland’s grandest celebration of tribal heritage. More than 17 Naga tribes come together to showcase their vibrant culture through:

  • Traditional dances & folk songs
  • Indigenous sports & games
  • Reconstructed morungs (traditional dormitories)
  • Handicrafts, weaving & art demonstrations
  • Authentic Naga cuisine (smoked meats, bamboo shoots, Raja mirchi dishes & more)

Nicknamed the “Festival of Festivals”, it’s ten unforgettable days where the colours, rhythms, and spirit of Nagaland truly come alive.

Music Line-up 2025

International Artists

Artist / Band Country
Rumac Scotland
Drum Tao Japan
Japan Junior Orchestra Japan
Agniva France
BoINN - Friends of the Mary Wallopers Ireland
Mongdoll South Korea
Yekumi Israel
DJ Angy-Z- Russia
Roots Zombie France
Space Nepal

Indian & Naga Artists

  • The Fantastic Company
  • Novo
  • Trance Effect
  • Lateral Move
  • Street Stories
  • Wishes and Dreams
  • Akhanda
  • Rhythm of the Earth (SAMVAAD)
  • Nagaland Collective
  • Shreya Karmakar
  • Gingerfeet
  • GATC
  • KL Pamei
  • Temsu Clover
  • Hope Academy
  • Noisy Neighbours
  • Juxtaposed
  • Dobom Doji Collective
  • David Angu
  • Alive
  • Bright Lights