9th Annual Youth Festival of North America

Youth Festival of North America 2026, presented by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego, is a premier platform for young talent to shine. Open to performers under 30 from across North America, the festival showcases vocal and instrumental music (Carnatic & Hindustani) and classical Indian dance.

Join us September 4–6, 2026, at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theater in La Jolla, California, and perform in one of North America’s cultural capitals.

THE APPLICATION WINDOW HAS BEEN CLOSED. WE EXPECT TO NOTIFY SELECTED ARTISTS BY JULY 19th, 2026

9th Annual Youth Festival of North America

The Cup O’ Carnatic Show

The Cup O’ Carnatic Show

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Youth Festival 2026

9th Annual Youth Festival of North America

The Cup O’ Carnatic Show

The Cup O’ Carnatic Show