Festival Events
Hornbill Festival Events
The Hornbill Festival is not one event but a dozen running in parallel — an arena cultural show at noon, a music festival at dusk, a street carnival at night, plus treks, village walks, crafts and competitions. Here is each of the recurring official events, explained.
All Events
Music
Hornbill Music Festival
Nagaland's flagship contemporary music stage, running every evening of the festival.
Food & Shopping
Night Carnival
Kohima town after dark — street food, stalls, live sets and a completely different crowd.
Kids & Family
Kids Carnival (ImagiLAND)
The dedicated children's programme, listed on the official 2025 schedule as ImagiLAND on some days.
Photography
Hornbill International Photo Fest
The festival's photography exhibition and competition strand.
Shopping & Exhibitions
Craftscape
The crafts pavilion — weaving, woodwork, bamboo, and Naga textile traditions.
Culture
MYKI Fest
Inaugurated on the opening day and recurring through the festival.
Food
Naga Chef
The festival's cooking competition — Season 12 ran during the 2025 edition.
Heritage
World War Walk
Kohima's 1944 battlefield history, walked on foot.
Adventure
Dzukou Valley Trek
The festival's organised trek into the valley above Kohima.
Village Walks
Kigwema Village Walk
The Angami village next door to Kisama, walked with local hosts.
Village Walks
Phusachodu Village Walk
A Chakhesang village walk on the official programme.
Village Walks
Jotsoma Experience
An Angami village experience on the western edge of Kohima.