Mysuru: Yuva Dasara 2026 is set to feature a five-day line-up of popular singers, musicians and Sandalwood stars, with actor, choreographer and director Prabhu Deva scheduled to inaugurate the cultural extravaganza on October 13. The event will be held from October 13 to 17 at a 100-acre open ground near the Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple in Uttanahalli, on the outskirts of Mysuru.

The Mysuru Yuva Dasara Sub-Committee-2026 has scheduled programmes between 5.30 pm and 10.30 pm each day. Local artistes and performers selected from different parts of the State and elsewhere will take the stage in the first part of the evening, while the main artistes are scheduled to perform from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm.

Prabhu Deva to inaugurate Yuva Dasara

Prabhu Deva, known for his work as an actor, choreographer and director, will inaugurate Yuva Dasara on October 13. Mysuru District Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah is scheduled to be the chief guest at the opening programme.

The opening night will also feature music composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath and his troupe. Singers V. Aabi, Aziz, Vasuki Vaibhav, Sai Vignesh, Ananya Bhat, Mangli, Jaskaran Singh and Aishwarya Rangarajan are among those listed for the opening-day performance, along with other singers.

Ajaneesh Loknath is known for composing music for Kannada films including Rangitaranga, Kirik Party, Avane Srimannarayana, Vikrant Rona and Kantara.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to take the stage

October 14 will feature the renowned musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

The trio comprises composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan, guitarist Ehsaan Noorani and keyboardist-composer Loy Mendonsa. Their performance will form the second major musical evening of Yuva Dasara 2026.

The appearance adds a Hindi music component to the five-day programme, which also includes performances by singers associated with Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and other Indian-language music industries.

Sid Sriram scheduled for October 15

Multilingual singer Sid Sriram is scheduled to perform on October 15.

Known for his work across several Indian-language film industries, Sid Sriram has performed songs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Marathi, among other languages. His inclusion gives Yuva Dasara another major contemporary playback singer for the 2026 edition.

The singer had earlier been reported as one of the artistes being considered for this year’s Yuva Dasara. The latest announcement has now placed his performance on October 15.

Sandalwood Nights on October 16

October 16 has been designated as Sandalwood Nights, bringing together actors and singers from the Kannada film industry.

Actors Shiva Rajkumar and Rachita Ram are scheduled to feature in the programme, along with singers Vijay Prakash, Rajesh Krishnan, Chandan Shetty, All Ok and Anuradha Bhat, among others.

The Sandalwood-focused evening is expected to offer a mix of music and entertainment centred on Kannada cinema.

Jasmine Sandlas to close five-day programme

Bollywood playback singer Jasmine Sandlas is scheduled to perform on October 17, bringing the five-day Yuva Dasara programme to a close.

Sandlas has performed in Hindi and Punjabi music and is known for songs including Yaar Na Miley from Kick and Illegal Weapon 2.0 from Street Dancer 3D. Star of Mysore had earlier reported that she was among the artistes being considered for the event.

Her October 17 performance will be the final major artiste programme in the five-day schedule.

Local artistes to perform before main shows

While the headline performers will take the stage between 7.30 pm and 10.30 pm, Yuva Dasara will also provide a platform for local artistes and performers selected from different places.

These performances are scheduled between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm each day. The arrangement will allow the evening programme to include both established artistes and performers from the local and regional music scene.

The five-day format is designed to keep the venue active throughout the evening, with cultural performances leading into the main concerts.

Yuva Dasara venue and timings

The 2026 Yuva Dasara will be held at a sprawling 100-acre open ground near the Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Temple in Uttanahalli, on the outskirts of Mysuru.

The programme is scheduled each day from 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm, from October 13 to October 17.

The venue is located off the Mysuru-Nanjangud side of the city and has been selected for the large-scale cultural programme.

The organisers had earlier considered a longer celebrity programme, with discussions about whether the event should be held for five days or extended to a week. The latest announcement confirms a five-day schedule.

Yuva Dasara adds to Mysuru festival calendar

Yuva Dasara is one of the major entertainment components of the annual Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Along with cultural programmes, the 2026 Dasara calendar includes events such as Kambala, Raitha Dasara, Yoga Dasara and other activities across the city.

The artiste lineup gives the youth-focused programme a mix of Kannada cinema, Bollywood and multilingual music. With performances spread across five evenings, visitors will have several opportunities to attend live concerts during the festival period.

The event is also expected to draw audiences from Mysuru and neighbouring districts, adding another major attraction to the Dasara festivities.

Conclusion

Yuva Dasara 2026 will be held from October 13 to 17 at Uttanahalli in Mysuru, featuring a diverse line-up of artistes. Prabhu Deva will inaugurate the event, while B. Ajaneesh Loknath and his troupe, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sid Sriram, Sandalwood stars and Jasmine Sandlas are scheduled across the five evenings. Local artistes will perform before the main shows each day.