Mysuru Yuva Dasara ends with Jasmine Sandlas after storm washes out Sid Sriram night
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Mysuru's Yuva Dasara youth music festival closed on October 17, 2026 with Jasmine Sandlas and Naveen Sajju, after a storm cancelled Sid Sriram's October 15 concert.
What Happened
Mysuru's Yuva Dasara, the five-night youth music festival held as part of the city's Dasara celebrations, ended on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with Punjabi pop singer Jasmine Sandlas and Kannada folk singer Naveen Sajju on stage at the Uttanahalli grounds. The festival, which opened on October 13, lost one of its biggest nights to the weather: on Thursday, October 15, heavy rain and strong winds forced organisers to call off playback singer Sid Sriram's concert at about 8.45 pm, after speaker towers tilted towards the LED walls and an LED screen was damaged. The next evening's programme was moved forward to 4.30 pm.
Key Facts
- Yuva Dasara 2026 ran for five evenings, October 13 to 17, at the Uttanahalli grounds in Mysuru.
- Actor and choreographer Prabhudeva opened the festival on October 13, with a performance by composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath and troupe.
- Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy headlined the second night.
- Sid Sriram's concert on October 15 was called off at about 8.45 pm after a storm; speaker towers tilted and an LED screen was damaged.
- After the washout, the start time for the following evening was advanced to 4.30 pm.
- The closing night on October 17 paired Jasmine Sandlas's Punjabi pop with Naveen Sajju's Kannada folk songs.
Why It Matters
Yuva Dasara is the part of Mysuru's Dasara season built around young audiences. Alongside the main Dasara events that draw families and tourists, it offers big-name evening concerts aimed at a younger crowd. This year's line-up mixed national stars with Kannada film and folk artists, reflecting the way young audiences now move easily between Bollywood, Punjabi pop and their own regional music.
The closing night made that mix explicit, putting a Punjabi pop act and a Kannada folk singer on the same stage. For organisers, programming of this kind is a way to keep a centuries-old festival relevant to people in their teens and twenties, who might otherwise see Dasara only as a family or religious occasion.
The storm on October 15 was a reminder of the risks of large open-air events in unsettled October weather. Reports differ on how serious the damage was: some describe speaker towers tilting towards the LED walls, while one account said a tower fell; no injuries were reported in the coverage. The next day's start was moved earlier to finish before evening showers. For a festival that depends on large crowds gathering at night, safety checks on temporary structures in high winds are a growing concern.
| Night | Headline act |
|---|---|
| October 13 | Opening by Prabhudeva; B. Ajaneesh Loknath and troupe |
| October 14 | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| October 15 | Sid Sriram (cancelled after storm) |
| October 17 | Jasmine Sandlas and Naveen Sajju |
For young readers planning to attend festival concerts this season, the practical advice is simple: check the organisers' updates on the day, since timings can change at short notice, plan transport out of crowded venues in advance, and follow police instructions if an event is stopped.
Impact
Short-term: Fans who had come for Sid Sriram's concert missed the performance, and organisers adjusted timings for the rest of the festival. The remaining nights went ahead, ending with the October 17 show.
Long-term: The washout is likely to push organisers to review the design of stage and speaker structures and plan for rain in future editions. The festival's mix of national and regional acts is likely to continue as a way to draw young audiences to Dasara.
Who is affected: Young people and students who attend Yuva Dasara; performing artists; Mysuru's festival organisers and police; local businesses that benefit from festival crowds; and visitors to the city during Dasara.
Key Takeaway
Mysuru's Yuva Dasara 2026 closed on October 17 with Jasmine Sandlas and Naveen Sajju, after a storm forced the cancellation of Sid Sriram's October 15 concert.
Questions and Answers
When was Yuva Dasara 2026 held?
Yuva Dasara 2026 ran for five evenings, from October 13 to October 17, at the Uttanahalli grounds in Mysuru, as part of the Mysuru Dasara festival.
Why was Sid Sriram's Yuva Dasara concert cancelled?
Heavy rain and strong winds hit the venue on October 15, 2026. Speaker towers tilted towards the LED walls and a screen was damaged, so the programme was called off at about 8.45 pm.
Who performed on the last night of Yuva Dasara?
Punjabi pop singer Jasmine Sandlas and Kannada folk singer Naveen Sajju performed on the closing night, October 17.
Who opened Yuva Dasara 2026?
Actor and choreographer Prabhudeva inaugurated the festival on October 13, followed by a performance by composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath and his troupe.
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