34 competitions across seven disciplines. Every one of them is a stage, a jury and a crowd that will not sit still — pick a discipline, and let's see what it holds.
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Both prices cover all three days, 31 October to 2 November.
₹1,800
per head, with accommodation
Includes stay for 31 Oct – 2 Nov
₹1,500
per head, without accommodation
31 Oct – 2 Nov
Whether you are a solo trendsetler or a powerhouse crew, the dance floor is an arena for raw passion, flawless synchronisation and choreography you will feel in your chest.
Gripping stage plays, bold nukkad nataks, expressive mime and intimate solo acts. The club brings powerful stories to life, and often turns the light on the social issues underneath them.
A vibrant community for singers, instrumentalists and composers to collaborate across genres — classical ragas, soulful vocals, instrumental harmony, and modern beats.
Where ideas collide and words leave a lasting impact — storytellers, poets, debaters and visionaries in a celebration of creativity and intellect.
A student-led community that celebrates creativity, storytelling and the art of visual expression through photography, filmmaking, editing and design.
A blank canvas holds endless possibilities. Bold creations, innovative designs and creative challenges where imagination knows no limits.
Where style meets confidence and every stride makes a statement — the runway becomes a celebration of creativity, elegance and bold expression.
All 34 competitions run across the three days of Kaltarang. Start times and venues are announced by the Cultural Council closer to the date.
Solo Acting Competition
Stage Play Competition
Nukkad Competition
Participants in team sizes 2-3 compete while testing their acting skills for scenarios given on the spot
Participants must convey a story using the reel format
A live writing competition where a topic is assigned on the spot. Additional phrases are given as the competition continues, and participants must add them in their works.
Solo/ Duo singing competition in two rounds
Classical singing competition
Competition for solo/ duo musicians
Two-round solo singing competition dedicated to Western musical genres.
Rap competition - held in two rounds
Bands of 4 to 12 members battle it out on stage.
English Debate Competition
Hindi debate with a Lok Sabha setup
Participants must speak on a given topic for exactly 60 seconds
English Poetry Slam
Hindi Poetry Slam
Participants start writing an original story. After some time their sheets are randomly exchanged with another participant, who must take over someone else's half-written story, continue it creatively and give it a powerful ending. Finally every participant must go on stage to present the final combined story.
This is a live writing competition where a topic is assigned on the spot. Additional phrases will be given as the competition continues, and the participants must add them in their works.
Participants will be required to create a painting using the given theme
Painting competition
Participants will create digital avatars of themselves
Participants will be required to create memes on the given theme
From retro Bollywood charm to modern red-carpet fashion, this event brings the magic of cinema to the stage. Participants can perform solo or in groups with stylish entries, dramatic ramp walks, and Bollywood-inspired themes.
Theme: The Royal Runway
The full fest schedule, pronites and everything else lives on the Kaltarang page.
