Bansuri Utsav

Bansuri Utsav
GenreIndian classical music (Hindustani, Ghazals etc.)
Location(s)Mumbai, India
Years active2007–present
FoundersVivek Sonar
WebsiteBansuri Utsav

The Bansuri Utsav is a two-day musical festival which is especially dedicated to flutes. The 8th Bansuri Utsav was held in Mumbai in Ravindra Natya Mandir. The festival is held annually and till 2015 it was held in Thane in Maharashtra.[1]

The Bansuri Utsav, literally translating as 'flute festival' was started in 2007 by Shri Vivek Sonar. It is the only music festival in the world dedicated to the flute. Over the years, the festival has expanded to explore musical genres beyond classical. The festival now includes solo and group performances, fusion performances and jugalbandis.

  1. ^ "Bansuri Utsav to kick-start this weekend in Mumbai". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2013.