Lucknow, September 23: The upcoming International Trade Show 2026 in Greater Noida will serve as a joint platform for enterprise and cultural promotion, featuring evening performances by prominent national and state artists throughout the five-day exposition. Staged at the India Expo Mart from September 25 to 29, the event has been structured to showcase regional heritage alongside industrial achievements.
The festival itinerary begins with opening recitals featuring Shankh Vadan by Rashmi Arya, folk music by Malvika Hariom, Mathura folk dance by Seema Morwal, Kathak by Akanksha Srivastava, and bhajan arrangements by Akanksha Tripathi. The second day features Pt. Chetan Joshi, Vandana Mishra, Maryada Kulshreshtha, Purnima Kumar’s Dhedhiya dance presentation, and a performance by Bollywood artist Monali Thakur.
The mid-event programming includes a Pakhawaj trio by Pt. Ravishankar Upadhyay and Pt. Rishishankar Upadhyay, Sheelu Singh Rajput’s Alha singing, Vandana Kushwaha’s Rai folk dance, Priyamvada Singh’s Kathak recital, Ranjana Neb’s dance drama, and the Sarvatra Band. The fourth day brings a sitar recital by Padma Shri Pt. Shivnath Mishra, Sabina Saifi’s light music, Nisha Kesari’s Kathak presentation, Rajneesh Rana’s Tharu tribal dance, and the Banda Bairagi Band. The trade show concludes with performances by Omprakash Dubey, Rakesh Upadhyay, Mitali Saini, and a feature presentation titled “Colors of India” by choreographer Shriram Sankhla.
State authorities maintained that this integrated framework supports local talent while offering global delegates a comprehensive view of the state’s artistic traditions and economic capabilities.
