Red Fort hosts Luv Kush Ramlila from 11 October

Red Fort (Lal Quila) hosts Luv Kush Ramlila in Delhi from 11 to 21 October 2026, bringing a large open-air production to Luv Kush Park in the Red Fort grounds. The programme combines scenes from the Ramayana with a high-tech stage and a live broadcast, while the monument remains the historic setting for the event.

The dates place the production during Navratri and the run-up to Dussehra, which falls on 20 October 2026. The performance is scheduled to begin on 11 October and continue through 21 October, giving visitors from Western Europe a clearly defined cultural event during an October stay in India.

Luv Kush Ramlila runs at the Red Fort from 11 October

The Luv Kush Ramlila is listed for 11 to 21 October 2026 at Luv Kush Park, Lal Quila, New Delhi. The programme follows major episodes including Lord Rama's exile, the battle with Ravana and the reunion of Rama and Sita. General entry is listed as not requiring tickets by the event guide.

The production is described as a blend of drama, music and spirituality, with a digital stage and a live broadcast on approximately 100 channels. The event takes place in the grounds associated with the monument, rather than in its palace interiors. This distinction matters for travellers planning a visit to both the performance and the historic complex. 2026 programme details

Red Fort links the October event to Mughal history

The Red Fort was ordered by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639, when he moved his court from Agra to Delhi. It became the centre of Shahjahanabad, the planned Mughal capital now known as Old Delhi, and served as a residence for Mughal emperors for almost 200 years.

The complex is built around red sandstone walls and palace buildings, including the Lahori Gate, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal and Khas Mahal. Its design brings together Islamic, Persian, Timurid and Hindu influences. The October Ramlila therefore places a living performance tradition beside a site associated with the political and architectural history of the Mughal court. Red Fort history and setting

Visiting Red Fort: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Luv Kush Ramlila takes place from 11 to 21 October 2026 at Luv Kush Park in the Red Fort grounds, New Delhi.
• The event is scheduled as an open-air performance in the grounds, not as a programme inside the fort's palace buildings; general entry is listed as not requiring tickets.
• The Red Fort is in Old Delhi. India's tourism authority lists New Delhi Railway Station as the nearest railway station and Indira Gandhi International Airport as the nearest airport.
• The site includes broad courtyards, red sandstone walls, palace pavilions, arches and gardens. Visitors should expect substantial outdoor walking across a large historic complex.
• India's official language framework includes Hindi and English, and the national currency is the Indian rupee.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Red Fort

When does Luv Kush Ramlila take place at Red Fort?

The performance runs from 11 to 21 October 2026 at Luv Kush Park in the Red Fort grounds in New Delhi.

What is Red Fort?

Red Fort is a Mughal palace complex in Old Delhi whose construction was ordered by Shah Jahan in 1639. It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Where is Red Fort and how do you get there?

Red Fort is in Old Delhi, Delhi, India. The official tourism page lists New Delhi Railway Station and Indira Gandhi International Airport as the nearest railway station and airport.