About The Event
Experience the sacred and the spectacular at Sleepwell Presents The Sacred Amritsar! Witness some of India`s most legendary musicians take the stage at the stunning, historic Qila Gobindgarh.
This February, step into the Golden City for a festival that blends timeless mystic verse with the vibrant energy of contemporary music. The soulful music of the Anirudh Varma Collective, the electrifying folk fusion of The Kutle Khan Project, the iconic energy of Kailash Kher, and the unmatched charm of Usha Uthup, all performing live!
Join us for two unforgettable evenings of music, memory, and pure jubilation on February 21st and 22nd, 2026. Book your tickets and find your sukoon at The Sacred Amritsar!
Day 1, 21st Feb-
Act 1: Anirudh Varma Collective:
The Anirudh Varma Collective is an Indian Classical music ensemble. Led by pianist and composer Anirudh Varma, the Collective comprises musicians and artists from India, America, and Canada. Since its inception, the Collective has staged more than 500 performances on stages across India and abroad, including the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival, the Mahindra Kabira Festival, and NMACC (Mumbai). The ensemble has released three albums: Perspectives (2018), Homecoming (2022), and Sabr (2025).
Act 2: Usha Uthup:
For over 44 years, Usha Uthup has spread a message of love, unity, peace, and harmony through music. From discotheques to concerts, across India and the World, she has addressed the youth about the values of music that make us human. Her career began in 1969 at a Chennai nightclub called Nine Gems, and she has recorded more than a hundred albums since. She has sung and performed in more than seventeen Indian and eight foreign languages, and has been an unwavering ambassador for traditional Indian values with her signature Kanjeevaram saree and flower in her hair.
Day 2, 22nd Feb-
Act 1: The Kutle Khan Project:
The Kutle Khan Project is Khan`s voyage into a world of music beyond boundaries where he delves into his folk roots and draws from his musical experience and influence of collaborating with musicians from different cultures. What remains is a perfectly distilled blend of musical styles with a strong Rajasthan folk sensibility. He has performed on various stages across the world. His music embodies the rich melodic and sophisticated rhythmic traditions of Rajasthan`s folk music and his performances are informed by his understanding of contemporary Indian and Western musical traditions. Kutle Khan produces the most passionate and energetic live Sufi and Indian Folk. Coming from a family of Manganiyar musicians, Khan not only plays the dholak, but also khartal, bhapang, harmorium, sarangi, and morchang. He also sings soulful renditions, and writes and composes his own songs.
Act 2: Kailash Kher:
Padma Shri Kailash Kher, one of India’s most iconic singers, is a global ambassador of Indian music. Known for his soulful voice and blending Indian folk, Sufi, and contemporary styles, he has sung over 1,500 songs in 25+ languages and performed 2,000+ concerts worldwide. His band Kailasa, formed in 2004, features top Indian musicians, creating a unique fusion of traditional and modern sounds. Hits like Teri Deewani and Saiyaan resonate globally, with their concerts celebrated as evocative experiences. Honoured with numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, Kailash Kher continues to inspire and unite audiences through music.
