Catch Shilpa Rao Live at Spring Fest 2026, Bengaluru

If you’ve ever found yourself singing along to ‘Khuda Jaane’, replaying ‘Besharam Rang’, or humming ‘Chaleya’, then April 5, 2026 is a date you’ll want to block.

Shilpa Rao is coming to Bengaluru to headline Spring Fest on April 5, 2026, on a large open-air stage at New Horizon College of Engineering. The concert begins at 6:00 PM, with gates opening an hour earlier, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the music takes over.

Over the course of four hours, the campus will turn into a vibrant festival space filled with music and crowds singing along. It’s the perfect atmosphere to experience a live Bollywood concert.

What is the Spring Fest?

Organised by the Assam Society of Bangalore, the Spring Fest celebrates Rongali Bihu, the Assamese New Year and spring harvest festival. Since 2001, it has grown into an annual gathering that brings together culture, community, and large-scale live performances.

The 2026 edition marks the 26th year of the festival, continuing a tradition that has previously welcomed major artists such as the late Zubeen Garg.

This year, the fest brings Shilpa Rao, whose voice has defined some of Bollywood’s most memorable songs over the last decade and a half.

What makes Shilpa Rao the perfect headliner?

Born in Jamshedpur, Shilpa Rao was introduced to music at a young age by her father. She later refined her training under the legendary classical vocalist Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, which helped shape the distinctive depth and texture in her voice.

Her breakthrough moment came with ‘Khuda Jaane’ from the iconic film ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’, a song that quickly became one of Bollywood’s defining romantic ballads.

Since then, she has moved effortlessly across genres, performing everything from soulful melodies to high-energy chartbusters. Her career reached another milestone in 2023, when she won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for ‘Chaleya’ from ‘Jawan’.

What makes Shilpa Rao special on stage is her ability to shift seamlessly from intimate, emotional vocals to powerful high-energy performances while retaining the warmth and texture that define her sound.

If you’re wondering what you might hear live, expect a setlist packed with fan favourites. Songs like ‘Besharam Rang’, ‘Ghungroo’, ‘Bulleya’, ‘Malang’, ‘Meherbaan’, and ‘Ishq Shava’ are likely to feature alongside newer hits such as ‘Chaleya’ and the Telugu blockbuster ‘Chuttamalle’.

With thousands of voices singing along under the open sky, the night promises to turn into one of those rare concerts where the entire crowd becomes part of the performance.

Reservation details

Tickets for Shilpa Rao Live – Spring Fest 2026 start at ₹799 and are available on District by Zomato. The event typically offers multiple ticket tiers such as General, Premium, and VIP, so you can choose the experience that suits you best.

Once purchased, your ticket gives you entry to the open-air concert and access to the full evening of performances. Food stalls are usually part of the festival environment, although food needs to be purchased separately inside the venue.

So if you’re planning your April weekends in Bengaluru, this is one night worth circling on the calendar. Grab your tickets early, arrive before the crowd builds, and get ready to sing along.