Ziro Festival of Music is one of India’s most looked forward to music festival, that happens once a year in a very scenic setting in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Ziro Festival is a 4 days outdoor music festival that celebrates music, culture, creativity, and sustainability. These values and unique performances is what makes Ziro festival stand out from other music festivals in India.
Ziro festival was first launched in 2012 by the native Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. It has grown from a small niche following to now a worldwide phenomenon that features a truly diverse mix of artists – from local folk artists to international rock artists.
Photo courtesy: Ziro festival official website
In 2025, Ziro festival will be held from 25 – 28 September. Here’s everything you need to know.
Key Details
| Dates | 25 – 28 September |
| Location | Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Music | National and International artists of various genres |
| Theme | Eco-friendly, local culture & sustainability, community |
Artist lineup 2025
Ziro festival always brings the heat with a great mix of artists from around the globe. This year is no different – folk, indie rock, electronic, blues, and many more.
Photo courtesy: Ziro official website
Here is the artist lineup for Ziro music festival 2025 – official list :
| Barmar Boys | Chorun Mugli | Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori |
| Buried Treasures | Shilpa Rao | Da Minot |
| Signal W | NiiL | Saitejas Chandrashekar |
| Gauley Bhai | The Dreamcatchers | Donn Bhat |
| Anna Erhard | You Sweetest Memories | The Rudy Wallang Band |
| Dualist Inquiry | Soumik Datta | Larger Than 90 |
| Ford Trio | Rudy Mukta | Sorri Senjam |
| Chowraasta | Susheela Raman | Gandhar live |
| Susmita Das | Kin’gongolo Kiniata | Finding Mero |
| Guitar Prasanna | Waara | Ceziki |
| Uniyal | Pink Eye | Kamari |
| Swanand Kirkire’s Baawara live | Remi Remi | |
| Swarathma | No. 7 Air Force Band |
One great thing about Ziro is that it is not usually jam-packed, so you get to experience your favorite bands up close!
Tickets, Passes, and Pricing
| Early Bird Pass | Sold out |
| Festival Pass – All 4 days | ₹9000 |
| Day 1 – Thursday 25 September | ₹3100 |
| Day 2 – Friday 26 September | ₹4000 |
| Day 3 – Saturday 27 September | ₹4000 |
| Day 4 – Sunday 28 September | ₹4000 |
You can book your tickets at the official Ziro website here – Book Tickets
How to reach Ziro Festival?
Ziro is a small town located in the Lower Subansiri district in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
By Air
| Holongi/Itanagar Airport | 100 km (4 hrs) from Ziro – limited flights |
| Lilabari Airport | 3.5 hrs away – very few flights |
| Dibrugarh Airport | 5 hrs by road |
| Guwahati Airport | 9 hrs by road |
Permits: Foreigners need a PAP, Indians an ILP (arrange in advance)
By Train
| Guwahati to Naharlagun (Donyi Polo Express) | 3 hrs away from Naharlagun |
You can take a shared Taxi from Naharlagun to Ziro and it take about 3hrs.
By Road
| Naharlagun station | 3 hrs |
| Lilabari Airport | 3.5 hrs |
| Holongi Airport | 4 hrs |
| Dibrugarh Airport | 5 hrs |
| Guwahati Airport | 9 hrs |
Roads are usually fine but can be bumpy, and landslides are common in the rain, so be prepared.
Accommodation & Camping
Ziro festival itself doesn’t provide any accommodations, but you can find accommodations online. It is recommended that you book in advance because it’s a remote place and you might find it hard to find one.
Camping
Photo courtesy: Ziro official website
Ziro festival has listed a bunch of third-party vendors that provide camping in nearby the venue. These are not officially handled by Ziro, only listed by them.
You can have a look at them here – Ziro Festival Camping
Homestays & Guesthouses
- Staying with Apatani families in local homestays
- Small guesthouses or lodges in nearby towns or villages
Things to do around Ziro
Ziro Festival isn’t the only thing Arunachal has to offer. There are plenty of other things you can experience. Once you’re done with the music festival you can do the following things as per your leisure :
- Visit traditional villages like Hong Village to see old customs and traditions that are still in practice.
- Meet members of the Apatani tribe known for their distinctive tattoos and nose piercings. You could get a tattoo for yourself as a memorabilia!
- You could go for a short nature hike to Kilepakho Ridge for a scenic view of the plateau
- Visit the famous Pine Grove where you could have a picnic or take a nature walk
- Visit local markets in Hapoli to see local crafts, food etc.
- If you’re into bird watching, Ziro is an excellent place to do just that
- If you’re a non-vegetarian, definitely try the Apatani cuisine made from bamboo shoots and smoked meats
- You could visit local religious sites like the Shiva temples
- If you have time, you could visit other parts of Arunachal as well. They have so much to offer!
Conclusion
I guess we covered almost everything related to Ziro Music Festival 2025. Ziro is literally one music festival that you shouldn’t miss. It is unique as it bridges the gap between art, music, culture, community, and nature.
Photo courtesy: Ziro official website
If you’re a fan of good music, good food, and a great atmosphere, you already know where you have to be this 25th of September.
See ya!
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