HiFAF 2026, 11th to 13th Dec – Manali, Announces Phase 1 Lineup: Rabbi Shergill, Osho Jain And More

Mumbai, 17^th October 2026: The Himachal International Film & Art Festival (HiFAF) has announced the Phase 1 artist lineup for its upcoming edition at Manali, scheduled to take place from December 11 to 13, featuring Rabbi Shergill, Osho Jain, DigV (Digvijay Singh Pariyar), Divyam-Khwaab, Akanksha Grover, Anurag Vashisht and AC Bhardwaj. Bringing together established musicians and emerging voices from India’s independent music scene, the festival promises a diverse musical programme alongside its wider celebration of cinema, art and culture. Book your tickets here.

Leading the lineup is Rabbi Shergill, known for his distinctive fusion of rock, folk and socially conscious songwriting. He is joined by singer-songwriter Osho Jain, whose intimate, emotionally driven music has found a strong audience among younger listeners. The bill also features DigV (Digvijay Singh Pariyar), Divyam-Khwaab and Akanksha Grover, adding further range to a lineup that spans alternative, indie and contemporary singer-songwriter sounds. Book your tickets here.

Anurag Vashisht and AC Bhardwaj round out the first phase, offering audiences more artists to discover across the festival’s musical programme. With seven names announced so far, HiFAF’s Phase 1 lineup balances familiar favourites with newer voices from India’s evolving independent music scene. Further artist announcements and event details are yet to be confirmed in the material shared. Book your tickets here.

Beyond the performances, visitors can expect HiFAF to offer an experience shaped by the intersection of music, cinema, art and Himachal’s cultural landscape. The festival’s wider vision creates space for audiences to discover new artists, engage with creative workshops and connect with stories and traditions that might otherwise remain outside the mainstream. Its emphasis on community engagement and village outreach also gives the festival a deeper cultural purpose, bringing creative opportunities closer to local communities while encouraging dialogue between artists and audiences. By bringing independent music and other art forms into the same space, HIFAF aims to make culture something people can participate in, discover and share, not simply watch from a distance. Book your tickets here.

HiFAF, short for the Himachal International Film & Art Festival, has presented itself as a platform for film, art, workshops and community engagement in the form of village outreach and opportunities to connect audiences with creative work. The newly announced music lineup adds another dimension to that wider cultural vision. With Rabbi Shergill, Osho Jain and a mix of emerging artists on the bill, HiFAF’s first lineup announcement offers a glimpse of a festival bringing different creative worlds together. Book your tickets here.