Venue: Nazrul Mancha Auditorium in South
Avenue, Kolkata
Time: December - January
Duration: Six days
Highlights: Performances by maestros in the field of music
Dover Lane Music Festival is organized in the capital city of Kolkata,
between the months of December and January. It is being held on an
annual basis since the past 50 or more years and stretches on for six
days. One of the most popular as well as significant cultural festivals
of Kolkata, Dover Lane Music Festival is graced by maestros in the field
of music every year. One can find almost all the eminent musicians and
singers performing at this festival and mesmerizing the audience.
The exact venue of the festival is the Nazrul Mancha Auditorium in the
South Avenue of Kolkata. People from all over the country come to
Kolkata to attend Dover Lane Music Festival. The festival initially
started as a modest get together of a few music lovers, in the by lanes
of Kolkata. However, with time, the gathering expanded and today, the
humble festival has become the pride of the people of Kolkata, who
regard it as a heritage event.
One of the main reasons behind the initiation of the Dover Lane Music
Festival was to create interest of the younger generations towards
various art forms. With time, the festival has assumed the task of
promoting various arts and providing all the necessary support to the
upcoming artists. It now serves as a platform for the young artists,
where they can display their talent in front of a large audience and
earn appreciation.
How to Reach
By Air: The city of Kolkata has its own airport, with regular
flights to all the major cities in India.
By Rail:Kolkata has two railway stations, Howrah and Sealdah.
By Road: A good network of national highways links Kolkata with
the neighboring cities.
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