World Tourism Day 2026
About The Event
Chandigarh Tourism – World Tourism Day 2026: A Week-Long Celebration brings together a diverse programme of art, culture, music, creativity, fitness and tourism-focused activities across Chandigarh from 23 to 29 September 2026. Organised as part of Chandigarh Tourism's World Tourism Day celebrations, the week-long programme gives residents and visitors multiple opportunities to experience the city's cultural and tourism offerings. The official Chandigarh Tourism website confirms the 2026 World Tourism Day celebrations as a week-long programme promoting sustainable tourism, cultural heritage and Chandigarh as a global tourist destination. The programme begins with a Photography Exhibition at the Underpass in Sector 17, followed by a Painting Competition at the Pierre Jeanneret Museum. The schedule then moves outdoors with a Run for Tourism, starting from the Sukhna Lake Light Point towards the Tourist Information Centre at the Capitol Complex. The cultural programme continues with a Himachali Folk Performance by Ishant Bhardwaj at New Lake, Sector 42, followed by A Symphony of Musical Brilliance at Plaza, Sector 17. The week also features Morning Raga at Sukhna Lake, offering a music-focused experience in one of Chandigarh's well-known tourism destinations. The celebrations conclude with a Tourism Quiz at the Government Museum & Art Gallery, bringing the week to a close through an educational and tourism-oriented activity. With activities spread across several prominent Chandigarh locations, the programme offers different ways to experience the city's art, heritage, music, public spaces and tourism culture. Chandigarh Tourism's official events calendar lists the 2026 World Tourism Day week-long celebrations beginning 27 September, while the supplied programme poster specifies activities running from 23 to 29 September 2026. Event Details Detail Information Event Name World Tourism Day 2026 – A Week-Long Celebration Organiser Chandigarh Tourism / Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration Dates 23–29 September 2026 Event Type Tourism, Culture, Art & Music Festival Main Theme World Tourism Day 2026 Locations Multiple locations across Chandigarh Language Not specified Entry Fee Not specified Registration Activity-specific / Not specified Date Time Activity Venue 23 Sept 5:00 PM–10:00 PM Photography Exhibition Underpass, Sector 17 24–29 Sept 12:00 Noon–10:00 PM Photography Exhibition Underpass, Sector 17 24 Sept 11:00 AM onwards Painting Competition Pierre Jeanneret Museum 25 Sept 7:00 AM onwards Run for Tourism Sukhna Lake Light Point → Tourist Information Centre, Capitol Complex 26 Sept 6:00 PM onwards Himachali Folk Performance by Ishant Bhardwaj New Lake, Sector 42 27 Sept 6:00 PM onwards A Symphony of Musical Brilliance Plaza, Sector 17 28 Sept 6:30 AM onwards Morning Raga Sukhna Lake 29 Sept 3:00 PM onwards Tourism Quiz Government Museum & Art Gallery
Event Highlights
- 📸 Art & creativity: Photography Exhibition and Painting Competition across Chandigarh's cultural spaces.
- 🎶 Music & culture: Himachali Folk Performance, Symphony of Musical Brilliance and Morning Raga.
- 🏃 Tourism & participation: Run for Tourism and a Tourism Quiz celebrating Chandigarh's tourism, heritage and public spaces.
Good To Know
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi.
Terms & Policies
The programme is scheduled across multiple Chandigarh locations from 23–29 September 2026. Individual activities may have separate participation or registration requirements. Entry and participation conditions may vary depending on the individual activity. Participants should follow the instructions issued by Chandigarh Tourism and the respective venue. Timings and programme details may be changed by the organiser. Participants in the Run for Tourism should follow all safety and route instructions. Photography and video recording may take place during public activities and performances. Participants in competitions may be required to follow separate competition rules. The Painting Competition and Tourism Quiz may have separate eligibility or registration requirements. Venue access is subject to applicable venue and security regulations. Food, transportation and personal expenses are the responsibility of attendees unless specifically stated otherwise. Attendees are responsible for their personal belongings. The organiser may modify, postpone or cancel an individual activity when required. The programme should be checked through official Chandigarh Tourism communication channels before attending. Any activity-specific rules will take precedence over these general terms.