Paid entry
Mega Concert
A headline concert by a renowned national artist or band — the ticketed flagship draw, joined by a big Bhajan Jamming session and a Stand-Up Comedy show on Day 1 and Day 2.
AVOM Bharat Art Fest 2027
Central India’s biggest multidisciplinary art fest — three days of music, dance, film, craft, talks and play.
- 8–10 Jan 2027
- Phoenix Citadel, Indore
3 Days
Friday to Sunday, 8–10 Jan 2027
100+
Curated art market stalls
1.2 Lakh+
Gross potential visitor exposure
4M+
Unique digital reach, projected
Art Forms
If it’s creative, it belongs here.
- Singing, Music & Rap
- Filmmaking
- Drama & Theatre
- Storytelling & Literature
- Dance
- Social Media Content
- Digital Art & Animation
- Gaming
- Fine Arts
- Stand-Up Comedy
- Architecture
- Photography
What is AVOM Bharat
Artistic Vision of Modern Bharat — a cultural platform bringing performers, musicians, designers, filmmakers, writers and dancers together to shape a bold, modern Bharat narrative.
Uniting youth artists & art enthusiasts across Bharat
Celebrating Bharat-rooted expression in every art form
Offering platforms, guidance & a lasting community
Instilling pride in Bharat’s rich heritage, art & culture
Festival Highlights
Big experiences across three days — a Mega Concert, Bhajan Jamming, Stand-Up Comedy, the Digital & Game Zone and much more.
Major highlight
Student-made PC games, VR, arcade and board games, with big screens running animation and VFX.
100+ stalls
Art Market
Curated stalls of artworks, handmade goods, creative brands and institutions, selected by open call.
Free for public
Expert Talks & Seminars
Artists, filmmakers and technologists in open dialogue on the future of the creative industries.
Student teams
Installation Art
College teams build large site-specific installations, with materials backed by the festival.
Pan-India open call
Competitions
Film, art, writing and design entries judged by experts and awarded at the closing ceremony.
Beginners to pros
Workshops
Warli, Gond, pottery, calligraphy, photography and more, led by practising artists.
Workshop & art market
Pottery & Ceramics
Hands-on pottery workshops led by practising artists, and ceramic art on sale at the art-market stalls.
Festival Nights
New this year
Beyond the Mega Concert, Day 1 and Day 2 each get a big evening of their own — one of devotion, one of laughter.
Headline concert · Paid entry
Mega Concert
A headline concert by a renowned national artist or band — the flagship draw of AVOM Bharat Art Fest 2027.
Day 1 / Day 2 evening
Bhajan Jamming
One big bhajan jamming session — the whole crowd singing along, live on the main stage.
Day 1 / Day 2 evening
Stand-Up Comedy
A stand-up comedy show by one famous artist, for an evening of pure laughter.
Artists and the day for each evening will be announced soon.
Major highlight
All ages · All three days
Digital Zone & Game Zone
A full zone where art meets technology — play games made by students, step into virtual reality, and watch animation, VFX and digital art on the big screens.
Game Zone
- Student-developed PC games, demoed by their creators
- Virtual Reality (VR) experiences
- Arcade & digital games
- Physical board games
Digital Zone
- Animated shorts & student films
- VFX showreels & cinematics
- Concept art, game art & character design
- Digital paintings & motion graphics
The Art Market
100+ stalls through an open call — artists submit portfolios, and work that fits the curatorial vision gets a stall.
Fine Art
Paintings, sculpture, ceramic art, traditional Indian forms and contemporary art.
Fashion & Textile
Independent designers, textile artists, handloom brands and wearable-art makers showing and selling work.
Comics & Literature
Publishers, comic creators, authors and illustrators with comics, graphic novels, zines and small press.
Educational Institutions
Art colleges, design schools and academies presenting their programmes and student work.
NGO & Social Enterprise
Handicraft, handmade and sustainable goods from selected NGOs and social ventures.
Food Court
Cafés, food brands, food trucks and local kitchens, serving visitors all day long.
Upcoming artists · Art-stall artists
Open Stage
Your slot on the festival stage
A stage right inside the festival area for upcoming artists and for artists exhibiting at the art stalls. Bring your act to the festival crowd — dance, theatre, stand-up and more.
- Dance
- Theatre
- Stand-Up
- Music
- Poetry & Storytelling
How to get a slot
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Apply
Send your act to the Art Fest management team through the Open Stage form.
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Get approved
The team reviews every act and confirms approval to perform.
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Book your time slot
Pick an open slot with the team, then take the stage live at the fest.
Performing needs prior approval and a booked time slot. Slots are limited.
Talks and Speakers
Proposed panel and speakers, in discussion and subject to availability and final confirmation.
Margdarshan Mandal
Vasudeo Kamath
Padma Shri awardee; an eminent painter and a celebrated portrait artist.
Margdarshan Mandal
Dr. Sonal Mansingh
Padma Vibhushan awardee; renowned exponent of Indian classical dance.
Margdarshan Mandal
Ravi Kishan
Actor across Hindi and Bhojpuri cinema; Member of Parliament, Gorakhpur.
Margdarshan Mandal
Anupam Kher
Internationally acclaimed actor, author and a respected acting educator.
Margdarshan Mandal
Prasoon Joshi
Poet, lyricist, screenwriter and adman; Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
Margdarshan Mandal
Nitish Bharadwaj
Actor, director and writer, known as Shri Krishna in the Mahabharat.
Margdarshan Mandal
Ashish Kulkarni
Veteran AVGC-XR leader across animation, VFX, gaming and creative work.
Margdarshan Mandal
Aman Nath
Author, art curator and heritage conservationist; Neemrana co-founder.
Margdarshan Mandal
Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
Padma Shri filmmaker, writer and actor, known for Chanakya and Pinjar.
Speaker
Aditya Dhar
National Award-winning filmmaker; director of Uri and Dhurandhar.
Speaker
Ashwin Kumar
Filmmaker, and director of the animated feature Mahavatar Narsimha.
Speaker
Piyush Mishra
Actor, playwright, poet, singer, lyricist and screenwriter, all in one.
Speaker
Samay Raina
Stand-up comedian and digital creator with a large online following.
Speaker
Sanjay Puri
Internationally recognised architect of contemporary, inventive design.
Speaker
Shobhinaw Satyaa
Actor and filmmaker associated with the production Hanuman Ansh.
Speaker
Pankaj Tripathi
National Award-winning actor and an acclaimed contemporary performer.
Speaker
Kangana Ranaut
National Award-winning actress and filmmaker; MP from Mandi, Himachal.
Speaker
Dr. Sanjeev Kishor Goutam
Artist and academician; Director General of NGMA, the national gallery.
Speaker
Jubin Nautiyal
One of the leading playback singers working in Indian cinema today.
Speaker
Mukul Ji Kanitkar
Educationist, author, motivator; National Organising Secretary, BSM.
Expert Talks & Seminars
Free for the public — the subjects on the table for this year’s talks, panels and seminars.
Artists · Students · Institutions
Open Calls
Pan-India competitions before the festival. Selected entries are exhibited or screened, and winners are awarded at the closing ceremony.
Twelve categories are open — pick your ticket.
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Open call · 2027
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Short Film
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Poetry
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Photography
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Painting
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Sculpture
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Digital Art
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Illustration
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Comic Art
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Character Design
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Game Design
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
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Creative Writing
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
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Open call · 2027
12
Animation
Admit one · AVOM Bharat Art Fest
Partner With Us
Nine partnership categories, with branding before, during and after the festival.
1.2 Lakh+
Visitor exposure
4M+
Digital reach
100+
Exhibitors
Venue Partner
Venue, infrastructure and on-site branding
Event Partner
Production, logistics and operations
Media Partner
Print, TV, radio and digital coverage
Advertising Partner
Outdoor, digital and campaign reach
Knowledge Partner
Workshops, panels and learning sessions
Food Partner
The food court and culinary experiences
Technology Partner
AV, connectivity, gaming and displays
Hospitality Partner
Travel, stays, guests and artist care
Banking Partner
Payments, ticketing and transactions
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is AVOM Bharat Art Fest 2027?
On 8, 9 and 10 January 2027 (Friday to Sunday) at Phoenix Citadel Mall, Indore.
Is entry to the festival free?
Stage performances and the panel discussions and expert talks are free for the public. The headline Mega Concert is a paid-entry event.
How can an artist get a stall at the Art Market?
Through an open call. Artists submit their portfolios for review, and selected artists whose work fits the festival’s curatorial vision are allotted stalls.
Can I perform on the festival stage?
Yes. The Open Stage is for upcoming artists and for artists at the art stalls, for dance, theatre, stand-up, music and more. Every act needs approval from the Art Fest management team and a booked time slot before it goes on stage.
Who can enter the competitions?
Creators from across India, through open calls before the festival. Categories include short filmmaking, poetry, photography, painting, sculpture, digital art, illustration, comic art, character design, game design, creative writing and animation short film. Winners are recognised at the closing ceremony.
How can colleges and students take part?
Student teams can build large-scale installations under the Installation Art Program, with materials for selected installations supported by the festival. Students can also show games and films in the Digital Arts & Gaming Zone and enter the competitions, while institutions can take educational stalls.
How can a brand partner with the festival?
The festival invites Venue, Event, Media, Advertising, Knowledge, Food, Technology, Hospitality and Banking partners, with customised branding before, during and after the event.
Contact Us
Questions about stalls, the stage, passes or partnerships? Reach the AVOM Bharat team.
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Visit us
Phoenix Citadel Mall, Indore
8, 9, 10 January 2027
Poster Launch —
You are invited
Join us for the official poster launch of Central India’s Biggest Art Fest.
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Date
10th October 2026
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Time
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Venue
INOX, Phoenix Citadel Mall, Indore
