Shimla, June 8 -- The five-day International Shimla Summer Festival-2026 commenced at the historic Ridge on Monday with Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurating the first cultural evening by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
The festival, regarded as a symbol of Shimla district's identity on the global cultural map, will be held from June 8 to 12 and feature performances by renowned artists from Himachal Pradesh and across the country.
Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the International Shimla Summer Festival Organising Committee Anupam Kashyap welcomed the dignitaries and honoured the Governor, Shimla Urban MLA Harish Janartha and Shimla Mayor Surender Chauhan during the inaugural ceremony.
The opening cultural evening witnes...