Red Fort hosts Luv Kush Ramlila through 21 October

The Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi is the backdrop for the Luv Kush Ramlila, a public religious performance running at Lal Qila Maidan from 11 to 21 October 2026. Organised by the Lavkush Ramlila Committee, the event presents the Ramayana through traditional storytelling and dance during the Dussehra season.

Luv Kush Ramlila runs near Red Fort until 21 October

The programme began on 11 October 2026 and ends on 21 October 2026. The venue is Lal Qila Maidan near the Red Fort in Delhi, placing the open-air production beside one of the city’s principal historic monuments.

The performance combines traditional narrative and dance sequences with dramatic lighting, sound effects and contemporary stage elements. The programme is presented as a large-scale retelling of the Ramayana, with themes of courage, devotion and righteousness at its centre. Luv Kush Ramlila programme details confirm the dates, venue and organising committee.

Red Fort links the performance to Mughal Delhi

The fort was ordered by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639, when he moved his court from Agra to Delhi. The complex formed the centre of Shahjahanabad, the imperial capital now associated with Old Delhi, and served as the residence of Mughal emperors for almost 200 years.

Its red sandstone walls surround an octagonal complex spread across 255 acres, with marble pavilions, courtyards and gardens. The Lahori Gate, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal and Nahr-i-Behisht are among the named features described by India’s national tourism platform. The relationship between the 2026 Ramlila and the fort is therefore more than a city-wide listing: the performance uses the monument’s historic setting as its visual backdrop. Red Fort history and setting records its UNESCO World Heritage status and principal architectural features.

Old Delhi setting places the event beside major landmarks

The fort stands in Old Delhi, close to Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid. Its history spans Mughal court life, the changing capital and the modern national ceremonies held at the site, while the October 2026 performance adds a contemporary religious theatre programme to the surrounding cultural landscape.

The Ramlila’s timing overlaps with Dussehra on 20 October 2026. That places the event’s final days within the main festival period, while the published programme continues through 21 October 2026.

Visiting Red Fort: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Luv Kush Ramlila runs from 11 to 21 October 2026 at Lal Qila Maidan near the Red Fort in Delhi.
• The performance is staged near the monument rather than being described as a programme inside the fort’s museum and palace areas.
• The tourism authority lists New Delhi Railway Station as the nearest railway station and Indira Gandhi International Airport as the nearest airport for the Red Fort.
• The complex includes extensive courtyards, gardens, red sandstone walls, marble pavilions and named historic halls, so the setting combines open spaces with built heritage.
• 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 the Luv Kush Ramlila take place at Red Fort?

The performance runs from 11 to 21 October 2026 at Lal Qila Maidan near the Red Fort in Delhi.

What is Red Fort?

Red Fort is a Mughal palace-fort in Old Delhi and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction began in 1639 under Shah Jahan.

Where is Red Fort and how do you get there?

The monument is in Old Delhi, near Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid. India’s national tourism platform lists New Delhi Railway Station as the nearest railway station and Indira Gandhi International Airport as the nearest airport.