Attend the Rajasthan International Folk Festival
Attend Jodhpur RIFF — an annual roots and folk music festival staged by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust around Mehrangarh Fort and nearby heritage venues in Jodhpur. The programme mixes Rajasthani community musicians with national and international roots artists across dawn concerts, courtyard performances, evening shows and participatory workshops. Choose how you attend: a single-day schedule of concerts and craft stalls, a dawn‑concert morning at Jaswant Thada, or a full festival pass that covers multiple days and venues. Venues are historic courtyards and open-air locations; events often run from early morning through late evening and are scheduled in published festival timetables. Plan practicalities in advance: buy passes from the official festival site, allow time for museum entry at Mehrangarh Fort where required, and book nearby accommodation and transport early in October when visitor numbers rise. Expect a mix of outdoor courtyards and stone steps — comfortable shoes and a lightweight layer for cool evenings are sensible. Attend with cultural sensitivity: the festival promotes local musicians and traditions. Follow organisers’ guidance on photography, respect performers and local communities, and consider booking paid workshops or official food and craft stalls to support artists.