Time: November-December every year
Duration: Five nights
Venue: Tansen memorial in Gwalior

Highlight: Cultural gala where noted musicians and singers assemble from various corner of the country and mesmerize the audience with soul-stirring performance.

Miyan Tansen was one of the nine jewels at the court of the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was one of the most popular musicians of his time and known for his contribution to Hindustani classical music. Gwalior being the land of Miyan Tansen and the homeground of Hindustani Classical music salutes the noted vocalist Indian classical music.

The Tansen Music Festival is organized to pay tribute to the gifted musician for his contribution to the Hindustani classical music. The tomb of Tansen is chosen as the venue for the cultural gala. Singers and talented musicians take part in the cultural extravaganza. The festival is held between November and December.

Tansen Sangeet Samlan captivates the heart of the audience with five nights of soulful renditions. These performances roll back time and transport the listeners to a different era. The samelan is a treat for the lovers of Indian Classical music as classical ragas make it a melodious musical journey.