Dhaka International FolkFest

ঢাকা আন্তর্জাতিক লোকসঙ্গীত উৎসব

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MusicDhaka
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsAt its peak, this festival brought
Language["bn"]Currency: BDT
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Dhaka International FolkFest in Dhaka

The Dhaka International Folk Fest was a free, large-scale outdoor folk music festival at Army Stadium, running annually from 2015 to 2019 and drawing hundreds of international performers alongside Bangladeshi folk acts. It went on a multi-year hiatus after 2019, with a revival only recently signaled, so confirm a current edition is actually scheduled before planning travel around it.

More than 500 musicians from 17 different countries performed across this festival's various Army Stadium editions between 2015 and 2019, making it, by that point, the largest folk music festival in Asia by scale of international participation.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

At its peak, this festival brought international folk traditions to Bangladesh at a scale few regional events matched: over 500 artists from 17 countries performed across its editions, sharing a single free stadium stage with prominent Bangladeshi baul and folk musicians

02

The mystery stays covered

Unlike Bangladesh's classical or literary festivals, the format favored variety over depth, moving quickly between very different folk traditions across one evening rather than extended single-performer sets, giving it a more eclectic, festival-paced character

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Historically combined Bangladeshi baul and folk musical traditions with international folk acts on one shared stage

Water and renewal

Living ritual

reflecting a deliberate curatorial choice to present Bangladesh's own folk heritage alongside global folk traditions rather than in isolation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Dhaka you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Dress for a long outdoor evening in a stadium setting: comfortable shoes, layers for a cool evening, and clothing that can handle standing or sitting on stadium ground for hours.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Dhaka International FolkFest runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["bn"] · BDT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.71 N, 90.41 EOpen in Google Maps

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Nearest airportDAC — Hazrat Shahjalal
TransportStay close enough to the part of Dhaka you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Dhaka International FolkFest runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dhaka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dhaka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearDress for a long outdoor evening in a stadium setting: comfortable shoes, layers for a cool evening, and clothing that can handle standing or sitting on stadium ground for hours.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Bangladesh and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dhaka International FolkFest?

Dhaka International FolkFest is listed for Past edition: 11 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dhaka International FolkFest take place?

The festival is listed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLdhakainternationalfolkfest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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