India, Jan. 12 -- Ahmedabad looks up every January. The Sabarmati skyline bursts into colour as rooftops become front-row seats. The winter sun turns into a common backdrop for a global yet intensely local spectacle. Here is everything to know about the International Kite Festival 2026 in Ahmedabad, including dates, venue, tickets, and more.

The festival returns in 2026 in Ahmedabad. What starts out as an Uttarayan-related celebration eventually grows into something much bigger. It's an arena where first-time competitors and skilled kite flyers from all over the world stake their own claim to the airspace. It's thrilling, like dogfights, but actually fun and nobody gets hurt. The festival does not adhere to a single definition of what ki...