TEAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Applications close on August 21, 2026. Only 5 teams per category will be selected.

Applications to compete at World Folk Festival 2026 are now OPEN.

If you are applying for more than one category from your organization/academy, please fill one form per team/category.

A member of our team will reach out once we have received your application form.

DATES & CATEGORIES

Please note - we are accepting a maximum of 5 teams per category.
- Bhangra (Live) - Super Juniors
  - Super Juniors category’s age is restricted to 12 years and under only (born in 2014+)
  - Performance time limit is 6-8 minutes excluding sher.
- Jhoomer (Live) - Seniors
  - Seniors category has no age restrictions.
  - Performance time limit is 8-10 minutes excluding sher.
- Luddi (Live) - Seniors
  - Seniors category has no age restrictions.
  - Performance time limit is 8-10 minutes excluding sher.
- Gidha (Music) - Seniors
  - Seniors category has no age restrictions.
  - Performance time limit is 10-12 minutes.
Please note - we are accepting a maximum of 5 teams per category
- Bhangra (Live) - Seniors (Girls Only)
  - Seniors category has no age restrictions.
  - Performance time limit is 8-10 minutes excluding sher.
- Bhangra (Live) - Juniors
  - Juniors category’s age is restricted to 17 years and under (born in 2009+)
  - Performance time limit is 8-10 minutes excluding sher.
- Gidha - Live (Seniors)
  - Seniors category has no age restrictions.
  - Performance time limit is 10-12 minutes.
- Bhangra - Live (Seniors)
  - Seniors category has no age restrictions.
  - Performance time limit is 8-10 minutes excluding sher.

APPLICATION FORM