Janfest 2024

Indian classical music devotees, we have some exciting news for you! Janfest, the prestigious Indian classical concert by The Indian Music Group of St Xavier’s College, Mumbai is happening at the end of this month. For decades, this concert has hosted the greats of Indian classical music and Janfest 2024 has a spectacular lineup.

Mark your calendars for the 25th and 26th of January (which also happens to be Republic Day), to get a chance to watch living legends perform. Over these two days, St Xavier’s College will be charmed with the magic of Indian classical music instruments and vocals, performed by the masters.

The lineup includes legendary performers such as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar among others. With such a stellar lineup, this will be one unforgettable concert!

Table of Contents

• Details
• History
• Janfest 2024 Lineup
• Janfest 2024 Schedule
• Getting Donor Passes and Reaching Janfest 2024

Details

History

Janfest is an annual concert organized by The Indian Music Group of St Xavier’s College. The Indian Music Group was established in 1974 as a student organization to promote Indian Classical Music amongst the youth. It was founded by three students-Chandu Kapadia, Harish Kapadia, and Yusuf Gandhi, along with the then principal, Fr Lancy Pereira. They received guidance from the great tabla maestro, Ustad Allah Rakha.

The Indian Music Group initially organized small concerts and baithaks within St Xavier’s College and launched the first Janfest in 1975. Since then, Janfest has become one of the most prominent Indian Classical Music concerts in India.

Janfest has been graced by some of the greatest Indian Classical Musicians such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Ustad Rashid Khan and Dr N. Rajam.

Janfest 2024 Lineup

• Smt Dhanashree Pandit
• Ustad Fazal Qureshi
• Ustad Taufiq Qureshi
• Smt Devki Pandit
• Smt Ronkini Sen
• Shikhar Naad Qureshi
• Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
• Shri Salil Bhatt
• Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
• Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia
• Shri Chirag Katti
• Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar
• Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Janfest Schedule

Getting Donor Passes and Reaching Janfest 2024

In order to fully enjoy the concert, you will need to buy Donor Passes and find your way to the venue. Here is everything you need to know.

Purchasing Donor Passes

Donor Passes for Janfest can be bought at St Xavier’s College, Mumbai from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM between Monday to Saturday and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.

They can also be purchased online on BookMyShow.

Reaching The Venue

Janfest 2024 will take place at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. Here is a quick guide on how to reach the venue:

By Train

The nearest railway station to St Xavier’s College is CSMT Station, servicing the harbour as well as central lines of the Mumbai suburban railway. From here, the venue is a short walk away. Those who travel on the western line can come from either Marine Lines or Churchgate Station, both of which are also in walking distance.

By Bus

The bus stops around CSMT Station is on one of Mumbai’s busiest bus routes and is serviced by several bus numbers.

By Car

By road, St Xavier’s College can be reached through multiple routes. These include the Eastern Freeway and the Eastern Express Highway.