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Chennai music and dance festival is a celebration of classical music and dance of South India (Carnatic Music) held during mid December to mid January in the capital city of Chennai. The festival is held at a number of venues around the city by various sabhas or organizations.


Chennai Dance & Music Festival
Chennai music and dance festival is a celebration of classical music and dance of South India held during mid December to mid January in the capital city of Chennai. The festival is held at a number of venues around the city by various 'sabhas' or organizations. Besides the auditoriums, well-known temple premises and heritage bungalows are being used as venues. The month long dance and music extravaganza will have performances of famous artistes from various parts of India.

The 'Margazhi festival of dance and music' started early back in 1927, to commemorate the anniversary of Madras Music Academy every December, was later adopted by various organizations which held art festivals in different parts of the city. The Tamil month of 'Margazhi' is a sacred month of the Hindus. South Indian classical music (Carnatic Music), which has its roots in devotion to the gods, has been a traditional form of worship from time immemorial.
Chennai Dance & Music Festival
The city comes alive with the festival, which has now developed, into a cultural extravaganza with more than 2000 participants in over 300 concerts. The festival also known as December Season also attracts expatriate Indians and scholars from around the world.

Performances include Vocal and Instrumental music, Dance - solo and group, both by junior and senior artistes. Even upcoming artists get a chance to perform along with well-established artists. The music includes songs in various South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu and Kannada and instruments like Flute, 'Veena' (a large string instrument) 'Goottuvadyam' (similar to Veena but without frets), 'Nagaswaram' (pipe), 'Thavil' (percussion instrument), 'Mridangam' (drum), and even 'Ghatam' (a mud pot). The season goes on till mid January when the scene shifts to Tiruvaiyaru to celebrate the birth of one of the greatest Carnatic composers and one of the trinity of music - Thyagaraja. Information about.

The 'Margazhi festival of dance and music' started early back in 1927; to commemorate the anniversary of Madras Music Academy every December was later adopted by various organizations, which held art festivals in different parts of the city.

The city comes alive with the festival, which has now developed, into a cultural extravaganza with more than 2000 participants. Performances include Vocal and Instrumental music, Dance - solo and group, both by junior and senior artistes.

Even upcoming artists get a chance to perform along with well-established artists.
Chennai Dance & Music Festival

The music includes songs in various South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu and Kannada and instruments like Flute, 'Veena' (a large string instrument) 'Goottuvadyam' (similar to Veena but without frets), 'Nagaswaram' (pipe), 'Thavil' (percussion instrument), 'Mridangam' (drum), and even 'Ghatam' (a mud pot). Information about the tickets and the venues can be had from the tourist office, Chennai.


I am a North Indian Classical Music Vocalist also working as a training Manager with Pfizer LTD. I have completed my M.A in Vocal Music from SNDT University Mumbai, and also done MBA HR from Symbiosis. Currently based in Kolkata. I have performed in musical programs across India. Also performed with my Guru SMT Chandralekha Banerjee in the Madras Music Festival from 1993 to 1995. Want to perform in this fantastic music event. Looking for guidance, how to apply. Comment  #7
by vidisha mukherjee on Sep 21, 2012 1:17 PM IST Report Abuse
I am 12 years old Odissi Dancer of C.G..I am dancing from last 4 years.I have performed my dance at Cuttack mahotsav 2011,Bhubaneshwar,Bharat bhawan Bhopal for scholarship,Chakradhar Samaroh at Raigarh.I want to perform the prestigious Chennai music and Dance festival ,please give me a chance. Comment  #6
by Soumya Shadangi on Sep 16, 2012 7:37 PM IST Report Abuse
I am Bharatnatyam Dancer of Pune , Maharashtra,Completed M.A.in Pune University and being a Gold Medalist of the yr 2011. I have Performed in many dance festivals of India. I want to get opportunity to perform in CHENNAI MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL. Awaiting for your favourable reply. Comment  #5
by Snehal Phatak Kalamkar on Jul 31, 2012 7:05 PM IST Report Abuse
PAY AND DANCE.... THIS IS THE WAY OF CHENNAI SEASON...FEDUPWITH IT......IF U HAVE MONEYIN YOR POCKET ANY SABHA WILL GIVE YOU SLOT FOR PERFORMENCE..... Comment  #4
by pratik on Jul 31, 2012 11:58 AM IST Report Abuse
I am Sattriya Dancer of Assam(Guwahati),Completed M.A.in Assamese Letatretutr & also Completed 5 years Sattriya Dance course From Assom Sattra Mohasova under my Guruji Padmashree Jatin Goswami. I have Performed in many dance festivals of India. I want to get oportunity to perform in CHHNAI MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL. Awating for uour favourable reply. Comment  #3
by Dimpee Baishya on Jul 24, 2012 12:33 AM IST Report Abuse
I am Sattriya Dancer of Assam(Guwahati),Completed M.A.in Assamese Letatretutr & also Completed 5 years Sattriya Dance course From Assom Sattra Mohasova under my Guruji Padmashree Jatin Goswami. I have Performed in many dance festivals of India. I want to get oportunity to perform in CHHNAI MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL. Awating for uour favourable reply. Comment  #2
by Dimpee Baishya on Jul 24, 2012 12:33 AM IST Report Abuse
I am Bharatnatyam Dancer of Kolkata. Complected M.A in Dance from Rabindra Bharati University of Kolkata & also stood First position in U.G.C. Scholarship in this University. I want to get any oportunity to Perform in CHENNAI MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL. Awating for your favourable reply. Comment  #1
by Anindya Roy on May 16, 2012 3:16 AM IST Report Abuse
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