Sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma to embark on India tour this March

Neoclassical musician and Indian sitar maestro Rishab Rikhiram Sharma will embark on a 10city India tour as part of the Asia leg of his Sitar For Mental Health Tour 2026The 10city India leg of the tour will see Sharma perform in Bengaluru Mumbai Pune Hyderabad Chennai Jaipur Ahmedabad Chandigarh Kolkata and New Delhi between March and April this yearThe panIndia trek arrives at a time when classical and neoclassical music is witnessing a notable resurgence among millennials and Gen Z with audiences increasingly embracing music for its therapeutic and meditative impactSharmarsquos Sitar For Mental Health series has garnered widespread acclaim across the United States Canada Europe and the United Kingdom for sparking meaningful conversations around mental wellbeing through soundThe India tour promoted and produced by Team Innovation and District by Zomato also carries special significance as it reaffirms Sharmarsquos commitment to fans following the postponement of his 2025 India tour due to geopolitical tensions However he expects to cater to his fanbase that not only include music enthusiasts but also wellness seekers family audiences and the youth alikeAs the youngest and last disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar Rishab Rikhiram Sharmas work bridges centuriesold tradition with a contemporary sensibility making Indian classical music accessible and relevant to global audiencesBlending the depth of Indian classical ragas with contemporary textures and improvisational elements Sharmarsquos live performances are designed as multisensory immersive experiencesOn a mission to redefine how Indian classical music connects with modern listeners the Sitar For Mental Health aims for the sitar to be a conduit for inner reflection and emotional releaseEach concert will be curated as a holistic experiencemdashblending classical frameworks crossgenre sounds and moments of guided mindfulnessmdashresulting in performances that feel both emotionally resonant and avantgardeAttendees can expect a thoughtfully curated set featuring new compositions alongside signature works such as lsquoShiv Kailashrsquo lsquoChanakyarsquo lsquoTandavamrsquo lsquoThe Burning Ghatrsquo lsquoVaraha Roopamrsquo and lsquoShankararsquoRishab Rikhiram Sharma states Music and its power to heal is truly a blessing and I feel incredibly grateful to be able to share this gift with the world While we made the difficult decision to postpone the 2025 India tour it was done with purpose and solidarity standing with my country when it mattered most Since then the journey has taken us across the globe performing to soldout audiences in some of the worldrsquos most revered venues As we step into a brand new year Irsquom 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 Sitar for Mental Health is coming back home and I canrsquot wait to share this journey with yourdquoMohit Bijlani who is the founder of Team Innovation states ldquoRishab Rikhiram Sharmarsquos work represents a rare intersection of classical excellence and contemporary relevance The response to lsquoSitar For Mental Healthrsquo globally has been extraordinary and we are proud to yet again bring this powerful experience to audiences across India as part of the Asia Tour 2026rdquoLater this month Sharma will also achieve major international milestones with his Singapore debut at the iconic Esplanade ndash Theatres on the Bay followed by his firstever performance in Dubai at the CocaCola ArenaTickets for the tour will be available exclusively on the District appAn exclusive 12hour presale will be available from 12 noon on January 30 till 12 noon on February 1 General sales will go live on February 1 at 2 pmTour detailsMarch 15 BengaluruMarch 20 MumbaiMarch 22 PuneMarch 27 HyderabadMarch 29 JaipurApril 3 ChennaiApril 5 AhmedabadApril 10 ChandigarhApril 12 KolkataApril 19 New Delhi