Commenting on the announcement, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, Red FM, said, "South Side Story has always been rooted in the belief that our homegrown artists, indigenous stories and southern cultural identity deserve the grandest stages. Eight years in, that conviction has only deepened. As we scale up in Delhi and expand to Pune, we are building more than just a festival. We are creating a platform where regional stories and talent can be celebrated, shared and experienced across geographies."
South Side Story 2026 will feature curated experiences beyond music across literature, design, cinema and food. Literary collaborations include Kunzum Books, Oxford Bookstore, the Kerala Literature Festival and DC Books, while the cinema segment will be curated by Indian Habitat Centre. Visitors can also enjoy an authentic Onam Sadhya, Kalaripayattu demonstrations and regional culinary offerings from Naivedyam, Draavin Canteen, Mahabelly, Bili Hu, and other famous brands.
With tickets available on Skillbox, South Side Story is all set to strengthen its reputation as one of the leading cultural festivals of India, bringing together community, food, music and heritage under one immersive platform.
