CM Sukhu to Attend Closing Ceremony
Shimla, June 4: The International Shimla Summer Festival 2026, scheduled to be held from June 8 to June 12, will be inaugurated by Kavinder Gupta, while the closing ceremony will be presided over by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
According to a government spokesperson, the festival will be organized on a grand scale this year, featuring cultural performances, sports events, entertainment programs and a variety of competitions.
The cultural evenings will begin on June 8 with a performance by Bollywood playback singer Shabab Sabri. The second evening on June 9 will feature Jyotica Tangri, while renowned Himachali folk singer Kuldeep Sharma will perform on June 10. Popular Punjabi singer Gurnam Bhullar will entertain audiences on June 11, and the festival will conclude with performances by Punjabi stars Jassie Gill and Babbal Rai on June 12.
Shimla Urban MLA Harish Janartha will be the chief guest on June 9, Education Minister Rohit Thakur on June 10, and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on June 11.
The festival will also feature cultural performances by artists from the Tibet Performing Arts Institute and the North Zone Cultural Centre.
Other major attractions include the Art Festival, My Champion Dog Show, Healthy Baby Show, Shyamala Manthan, Shyamala Mushaira, Shyamala Kavi Goshthi, Anti-Chitta Under-21 District-Level Volleyball Competition, Live Band Shows, Maha Naati, Chhamm Dance, Voice of Mountain, Fashion Show, Mallakhamb, Zumba, Shimla Swaad Mahotsav, Hot Air Balloon Show, Helicopter Joy Rides, Shimla Summer Festival Film Festival, Road Safety Awareness Campaign and Shyamala Rang Mach Utsav.
The five-day festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors and showcase the rich cultural heritage, music, art and traditions of Himachal Pradesh.
