Yuva Sambhrama 2026 in Mysore: Dates, Venue, Timings, Theme and Programme Details
Yuva Sambhrama 2026 in Mysuru: Dates, Venue, Timings, Theme and Programme Details
Yuva Sambhrama 2026, the vibrant youth cultural festival that serves as a prelude to the world-famous Mysuru Dasara, will be held from 28 September to 5 October 2026 at the Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri, Mysuru.
The eight-day cultural celebration will bring together students from colleges across Karnataka for a series of dance, music and cultural performances. The official Mysuru Dasara website lists the event from 28 September to 5 October, with programmes scheduled from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Manasagangothri Open Air Theatre.
Yuva
Sambhrama 2026 – Important Details
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Particular |
Details |
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Event |
Yuva Sambhrama 2026 |
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Dates |
28 September – 5 October 2026 |
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Duration |
8 Days |
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Venue |
Open Air Theatre, Manasagangothri, Mysuru |
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Daily Timings |
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
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Theme |
Green / Environmental Conservation |
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Participants |
Students from 300+ colleges; reports indicate more
than 350 colleges |
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Nature of Event |
Youth Cultural & Performing Arts Festival |
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Part of |
Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations |
Yuva Sambhrama 2026 Venue
The programme will be organised at the Open Air Theatre in Manasagangothri, located on the University of Mysore campus.
The venue will host the cultural performances throughout the eight-day event. The official Dasara programme specifically lists Manasagangothri Open Air Theatre as the venue and 5 PM to 10 PM as the event timing.
Dates and Duration
Yuva Sambhrama 2026 will begin on:
Monday, 28 September 2026
and continue through:
Monday, 5 October 2026
Thus, the event will run for eight consecutive days, providing a cultural platform for students ahead of the main Mysuru Dasara festivities.
The main Mysuru Dasara festival itself will be celebrated from 11 October to 21 October 2026.
Yuva Sambhrama 2026 Timings
According to the official Mysuru Dasara programme:
Daily: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The latest reports also describe the programme as an evening cultural event, with performances taking place at the Open Air Theatre during the eight-day celebration.
More Than 300 Colleges to Participate
Yuva Sambhrama provides a major platform for young artists and college students from across Karnataka.
Reports indicate that students from more than 300 colleges will participate in the 2026 edition. Another report published on September 28 states that more than 350 colleges and thousands of students are expected to present various cultural performances.
Students will showcase their talent through different forms of cultural presentation, including:
- Group dance performances
- Folk dances
- Classical dance
- Music
- Fusion performances
- Cultural presentations
- Themed stage programmes
- Traditional and contemporary performances
The event therefore serves not only as entertainment but also as a platform for young performers to showcase Karnataka's cultural diversity.
Theme of Yuva Sambhrama 2026 – Green
One of the important features of this year's Yuva Sambhrama is its focus on environmental conservation.
The 2026 edition has been planned around the “Green” theme, with participating students expected to communicate ecological and environmental messages through their performances.
The organisers have also encouraged participants to avoid plastic materials during their performances. A green pergola is planned on the stage, reinforcing the environmental message.
The organisers have also planned a special invitation made using seed paper, further reflecting the environmental focus of the event.
Cultural Performances by College Students
The central attraction of Yuva Sambhrama is the large-scale cultural participation by students.
Across the eight evenings, college teams will present performances representing different forms of Indian and Karnataka culture. The programme provides an opportunity for students to combine traditional art forms with contemporary presentation techniques.
The performances are expected to cover themes related to:
- Karnataka's cultural heritage
- Indian traditions
- Folk culture
- Social awareness
- Environmental conservation
- Youth and society
- Women's achievements
- Contemporary social themes
Special Programme – Mahileyarige Namana
A special programme titled “Mahileyarige Namana” is also planned as part of Yuva Sambhrama 2026.
The programme is intended to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women.
This adds a social-awareness component to the otherwise predominantly cultural and entertainment-focused festival.
Inauguration of Yuva Sambhrama 2026
The inauguration arrangements have featured prominent names associated with Mysuru and the Kannada entertainment industry.
The latest report dated 28 September 2026 states that Mysuru District In-charge Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah would officially inaugurate Yuva Sambhrama at 4:30 PM at the Kuvempu Open Air Theatre. Kannada actress Sapthami Gowda and playback singer Vijay Prakash were mentioned as special invitees.
Earlier reports had identified singer Vijay Prakash in connection with the inauguration.
Opportunity to Perform at Yuva Dasara
Yuva Sambhrama is particularly important for participating college teams because outstanding performances can lead to another opportunity during the Dasara celebrations.
According to the September 28 report, selected college teams giving notable performances at Yuva Sambhrama may get an opportunity to perform on the Yuva Dasara stage during the Navaratri celebrations.
This makes Yuva Sambhrama an important platform for young performers seeking wider exposure during Mysuru Dasara.
Yuva
Sambhrama 2026 – Day-wise Date List
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Date |
Day |
Programme |
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28 September 2026 |
Monday |
Day 1 / Opening |
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29 September 2026 |
Tuesday |
Day 2 |
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30 September 2026 |
Wednesday |
Day 3 |
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1 October 2026 |
Thursday |
Day 4 |
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2 October 2026 |
Friday |
Day 5 |
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3 October 2026 |
Saturday |
Day 6 |
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4 October 2026 |
Sunday |
Day 7 |
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5 October 2026 |
Monday |
Day 8 / Valedictory |
Note: The official programme currently confirms the eight-day dates, venue and overall timing. A detailed day-wise list of individual college teams and their exact performance slots is not provided in the official schedule currently available, so those details should be added only when officially released.
Yuva Sambhrama 2026 and Mysuru Dasara
Yuva Sambhrama is positioned as one of the important pre-Dasara cultural events in Mysuru.
The sequence of major celebrations is:
The main Dasara celebrations will subsequently feature the Dasara CM Cup, Aahara Mela, Fruit & Flower Show, Yoga Dasara, Heritage Dasara, Raitha Dasara, Palace Illumination, Drone Shows, Panjina Kavayathu and Jumboo Savari.
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Yuva Sambhrama 2026 will thus bring together thousands of young performers and students from across Karnataka at Manasagangothri, creating a vibrant cultural beginning to the Mysuru Dasara season.
