Neo-classical musician and sitar artist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has announced a 10-city India tour as part of the Asia leg of his ongoing Sitar For Mental Health Tour 2026. The India run will travel to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata and New Delhi between March and April 2026.
The tour is presented by Kotak Mahindra Bank – Solitaire, with tickets to be sold exclusively via the District app. It is promoted and produced by Team Innovation and District by Zomato.
Positioned at the intersection of classical performance and wellbeing-led programming, Sharma’s Sitar For Mental Health has built a following globally across the US, Canada, Europe and the UK, framing live concerts as immersive listening experiences that also spotlight conversations around mental health. The India leg also marks Sharma’s return to touring the country after a previously scheduled run was postponed.
Sharma is the youngest and last disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, and has been recognised for bringing a contemporary sensibility to Indian classical frameworks. His live sets blend raga-based structures with cross-genre textures and improvisation, presented as multi-sensory, meditative performances.
Across the India dates, audiences can expect a set featuring newer material alongside fan favourites including ‘Shiv Kailash’, ‘Chanakya’, ‘Tandavam’, ‘The Burning Ghat’, ‘Varaha Roopam’ and ‘Shankara’.
Sharma said, “Music and its power to heal is truly a blessing… As we step into a brand new year, I’m filled with excitement to finally return home and honour the many heartfelt requests from my Indian fans. This homecoming will be grand, immersive, and an experience of a lifetime, celebrating the healing power of the sitar while continuing to raise awareness for mental health.”
Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation, added, “Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s work represents a rare intersection of classical excellence and contemporary relevance… we are proud to yet again bring this powerful experience to audiences across India as part of the Asia Tour 2026.”
Rahul Ganjoo, CEO, District by Zomato, said, “Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s Sitar For Mental Health has become one of the most distinctive touring IPs globally… This tour exemplifies exactly the kind of movement-driven experience we exist to amplify.”
Internationally, Sharma is also set to make his Singapore debut at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, followed by his first performance in Dubai at Coca-Cola Arena, as the Asia leg continues.
Ticketing (District app exclusive)
- Kotak Solitaire credit card presale (12 hours): 30 January 2026, 12:00 PM IST to 31 January 2026, 12:00 AM IST
- Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card presale (36 hours): 31 January 2026, 12:00 AM IST to 1 February 2026, 12:00 PM IST
- General sale: 1 February 2026, 2:00 PM IST
Tour dates
19 April 2026: New Delhi
15 March 2026: Bengaluru
20 March 2026: Mumbai
22 March 2026: Pune
27 March 2026: Hyderabad
29 March 2026: Jaipur
3 April 2026: Chennai
5 April 2026: Ahmedabad
10 April 2026: Chandigarh
12 April 2026: Kolkata
