Mumbai/ Kolkata, 4th December 2025: The ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITC-SRA), dedicated to promoting and preserving India’s classical music heritage for nearly five decades, announces the 54th ITC Sangeet Sammelan 2025, to be held from 5th to 7th December 2025 at the Academy’s serene lawns in Kolkata. Over the years, the Sammelan has grown into one of the most sought-after classical music festivals in the country, offering audiences an immersive experience of India’s rich melodic heritage.
The 2025 edition brings together an extraordinary galaxy of celebrated Hindustani classical vocalists, instrumental maestros, Carnatic music luminaries, percussion virtuosos and rising stars. Spanning three days—including the festival’s iconic night-long session on 6th December—the Sammelan will present a vibrant tapestry of ragas, talas and stylistic traditions that reflect the depth and diversity of Hindustani classical music.
A Stellar Line-up for 2025
This year’s festival features some of the most respected names in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music alongside accomplished accompanists and young emerging artistes. The thoughtfully curated programme promises an immersive listening experience for connoisseurs and new audiences alike.
Some of the musical luminaries performing in this year’s ITC Sangeet Sammelan include Parween Sultana, Ajoy Chakrabarty, Ulhas Kashalkar, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Subhra Guha, Uday Bhawalkar and Ranjani & Gayatri in vocal, Nayan Ghosh on Tabla, some of the Academy’s extraordinary Scholars such as Kalyan Majumdar in sitar and Pranjal Ghatak on flute, among many other stellar musicians.
Mr. Saradindu Dutta, Executive Director and Trustee, ITC SRA said, “ITC Sangeet Sammelan is not only a celebration of the spirit of Indian classical music but a symbol continuity—of knowledge, discipline and artistic devotion. Each year, we bring together the country’s finest musicians and promising young scholars to honour India’s classical music legacy. The 2025 edition represents ITC’s and the Academy’s enduring commitment to nurturing musical talent, preserving the heritage of Hindustani Classical music and deepening public engagement with Indian classical art forms.”
A Legacy of Tradition and Innovation
Established in 1977, the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (ITCSRA) continues to remain a pioneering institution committed to the preservation, enhancement and propagation of Hindustani classical music in the true spirt of ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’. With its unique residential Gurukul model, the Academy provides full scholarships to exceptionally talented students, enabling them to train under the tutelage of distinguished Gurus from renowned gharanas. Today, with ITC’s steadfast support, ITC-SRA stands tall as a vibrant cultural hub—empowering young artists, supporting scholarly research and presenting exceptional performances across India through Sammelans, Baithaks and educational outreach. The ITC SRA turns 50 years in 2027.
Venue: The Lawns, ITC Sangeet Research Academy 1, NSC Bose Road, Kolkata-700040
Programme Schedule
| Date | Time | Performers | Instruments/Styles |
| Friday, 05th December 2025 | 5:30 PM onwards (post-inauguration) | Pranjal Ghatak | Flute |
| Parween Sultana,
Ulhas Kashalkar |
Vocal | ||
| Saturday, 06th December 2025 | 5:00 PM onwards (Night long) | Subhra Guha | Vocal |
| Kalyan Majumdar | Sitar | ||
| Ranjani & Gayatri | Carnatic Vocal Duet | ||
| Ajoy Chakrabarty | Vocal | ||
| Suresh Talwalkar with Krishna Salunke, Rohit Khavale, Prathamesh Taralkar, Parth Bhumkar, | Mridang Sankeertan | ||
| Deborshee Bhattacharjee | Vocal | ||
| Mehtab Ali Niazi, Yadnesh Rairkar & S Akash | Instrumental Trio | ||
| Uday Bhawalkar | Dhrupad Vocal | ||
| Ashwini Bhide Deshpande | Vocal | ||
| Sunday, 07th December 2025 | 5:00 PM onwards | Mehar Paralikar, Kasturi Joshi | Vocal |
| Nayan Ghosh & Ishaan Ghosh | Tabla Duet | ||
| Omkar Dadarkar | Vocal | ||
| Accompaniments for the Sammelan | Tabla: Ashoke Mukherjee, Abhijit Banerjee, Suresh Talwalkar, Sanjay Mukherjee, Ishaan Ghosh, Chiranjit Mukherjee, Yati Bhagwat, Bivash Sanghai | Pakhawaj: Pratap Awad
Mridangam: Manoj Siva, Sai Giridhar, |
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| Sarangi: Sarwar Hussain
Violin: Vital Rangan, Pushkar Bhagwat |
Harmonium: Jyoti Goho, Gourab Chatterjee, Rupashree Bhattacharya, Ajay Joglekar, Abhishek Shinkar, Jyotirmoy Banerjee, Hiranmoy Mitra |
