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JLF 2026: Sacred Amritsar Festival to be held Feb 20-22, to feature Kailash Kher, Usha Uthup

Jaipur, Jan 17 (UNI) The Sacred Amritsar Festival - 2026, being organised in the holy city of Punjab from February 20-22, will bring together powerful voices in music and mystic poetry for an immersive cultural experience.
The festival, to be held at Qila of Gobindgarh, is being presented by Sleepwell. It will be a cultural experience rooted in reflection and spirituality, a spokesperson of Teamwork Arts - the producers, said.
The evening will celebrate the timeless resonance of mythological verse and melody. The Sacred Amritsar Festival will honour India’s rich spiritual and musical traditions.
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