South Side Story 2026 · Red FM

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More than a music festival, it is a whole culture

What began as a music-focused event has grown into one of North India's largest celebrations of South Indian culture — music, cinema, literature, food, art and traditional performance in one place. This year both editions move indoors, and Pune joins the celebration for the very first time.

Who is performing

Pune

22 August 2026

Messe Global Laxmi Lawns

  • Shobana

    Padma Bhushan awardee whose dance-theatre turns every stage into cinema.

  • Karthik

    The voice behind "Behka" and "Ava Enna", across generations and languages.

  • Avial

    The self-styled Kerala band that made Malayalam rock a genre of its own.

  • The Raghu Dixit Project

    Kannada folk, global sound and storytelling, turning crowds into a chorus.

  • Tribemama Marykali

    Afro-funk and Malayali roots from Kochi, with high-energy, dance-driven sets.

Delhi

29 & 30 August 2026

KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium

  • Thaikkudam Bridge

    Back for an eighth straight year — rock, classical, metal and pure sonic madness.

  • Shobana

    Returning after mesmerising the festival last year with timeless artistry.

  • The Raghu Dixit Project

    The "Shakkar" rush, live — a full-blown musical celebration.

  • Karthik

    Soulful ballads and explosive stage energy from a voice that stays with you.

  • Masala Coffee

    Rock, funk and rooted sound that hits like nostalgia with a bass drop.

  • Aksomaniac

    A first-timer here — sharp lyricism and raw storytelling in Malayalam hip-hop.

  • Baby Jean

    Underground heat and genre-bending beats from a generation that speaks loudly.

  • Sooraj Santhosh

    The voice behind "Aalolam" and "Maayathe", equal parts powerhouse and performer.

  • Arya Dhayal

    A quiet intensity that pulls you in, between classical soul and modern moods.

Questions about the lineup, venues, or what to expect?

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Beyond the music

Food

Onam Sadhya, 20 dishes deep

A traditional South Indian feast alongside Mahabelly, Naivedyam, Draavin Canteen, Bili Hu and South Side Habits.

Art

Neytt and Rouka

Craft and design installations from Neytt, fresh off its global spotlight at the Met Gala, and Rouka.

Cinema

South Indian screen legacy

Curated with India Habitat Centre, spotlighting the region's cinematic heritage and its contemporary voices.

Literature

Words from the south

Sessions curated with Oxford Bookstore, Kunzum Books and DC Books.

So what is a digital Twin?

A digital Twin on AskSila is an AI persona trained on your knowledge, expertise and identity. Think of it as your intelligent spokesperson — available round the clock, answering questions and engaging with your audience on your behalf.

1

Have a conversation

Your Twin interviews you. It asks the questions and captures your answers, so you never face a blank page.

2

Add what you already have

Upload notes and content, or leave a quick voice memo whenever something comes to mind.

3

Let it keep learning

Every time you edit a reply or chime in, your Twin gets sharper and sounds more like you.

Why create one of your own

Answer once, not a hundred times

The questions you get asked after every set, every talk, every intro call — your Twin handles the first round for you.

Available when you are on stage

Your Twin keeps talking to people while you are travelling, rehearsing, or simply offline.

It sounds like you

Trained on your own words and stories, so what it says carries your judgment and not a generic script.

The music ends Sunday. Your story does not

Train a digital Twin on what you know, and let it keep the conversation going long after the festival

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