Are you festival-ready?

Party on the dunes of Rajasthan, inside a royal palace or by the seashore in sunny Goa.
The festival season officially kickstarted last weekend with Submerge and Global Edge’s debut festival, #AAA (Access All Areas) featuring headlining acts Aly & Fila, Caspa and GMS. The mood has been set, so pick and choose your experience from debut and bigger editions to newer locations, off-the-wall venues, and alternative — read exciting — content.
7th Edition of Jodhpur Riff
When: October 17 to 21 at Mehrangarh Fort
This year’s focus will be on the Manganiyar community, Bhojpuri music and an exciting headlining act by Gypsy All Stars.Tickets: Full donor pass priced at Rs 6,500 Log on to www.jodhpurriff.org for updates
Enchanted valley carnival (EVC) edition
When: December 6 to 8 at Aamby Valley City, Lonavala
Camping and adventure sports fuse with music at this massive gathering with four stages and over 60 artistes. International headliners include Chicane LIVE, ATB, Cosmic Gate with Emma Hewitt Live, Gabriel & Dresden, Jody Wisternoff and Martin Garrix. Tickets: Rs 3,750 to Rs 9,000 Log on to www.evc.co.in for updates
Magnetic fields festival debut edition
When: December 13 to 15 at Alsisar Mahal, Rajasthan
The town of Alsisar, 194 km from Jaipur, home to the stunning 17th century Alsisar Mahal, will play host to a music and arts festival organised by Wild City, 11.11, WeThePpl, Alsisar Mahal and THOT. If their teaser video is any indicator of the actual event, we say, you can expect an intimate experience of emerging and alternative Indian and international acts, local food with a contemporary twist, folk dance and other local arts, all enveloped in a well-curated design space. Tickets: TBA Log on to www.magneticfields.in for updates
7th Edition of Sunburn Goa
When: December 27 to 29 at Candolim Beach
Several city-specific Sunburn festivals will culminate in a big Goa finale come December. #Justin Swedish DJ Axwell will be part of the line-up. Tickets: The second phase of early bird tickets went live on 10 October Log on to www.sunburn.in for updates
Dance music festival by live Viacom 18 and Nikhil Chinapa debut edition
When: December 2013
This currently untitled festival will be a five-day dance music (popular, underground and electronic) fête in the month of December at Candolim Beach, Goa. Watch out for more updates. Tickets and website: TBA
2nd Edition of India Bike Week
When: January 17 to 18, 2014 in Goa
Bikes, bikers and music come together at this weekender. Three music stages — live, acoustic, and EDM, a bike build-off, stunt zones, off-road riding, a vintage bike display, India’s oldest bikes, super bikes, a camp site and a Bikini Bike Wash Bar and Lounge will dot this do. Tickets: Rs 2,500 and Rs 3,000 Log on to www.indiabikeweek.in for updates
2nd Edition of Ragasthan
When: February 13 to 16, 2014 in the deserts of Rajasthan
The sand dunes, three music stages and a camp-out — this surreal experience comes to life for the second time with a complete music, art and culture experience-led lineup. Rock/pop/indie, electronic, and fusion/world music stages will be complemented by adventure sports, art installations, photo exhibits, a cinema tent, karaoke centres, and more. Tickets: TBA Log on to www.facebook.com/ragasthan for updates