Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam warmly invites you to our 50th Anniversary Utsavam being held from May 23-31, 2026. Our lineup features a spectacular lineup of Indian classical music and dance performances, as well as many individual and group performances from community members.

To buy ticket packages that include the May + Fall Festival, VIP seating & other benefits, instead please visit the CTU packages page.

This year, we have 5 different ticket options for the May festival. Please read carefully to ensure you choose the option that works for you.

5 Day Bundle (admission to all events on May 23-25 and May 30-31, plus all meals and snacks) - **BEST VALUE**
1st Weekend Bundle (admission to all events on May 23-25, plus all meals and snacks)
2nd Weekend Bundle (admission to all events on May 30-31, plus all meals and snacks)
Day Tickets (admission to all events on a specific day, plus all meals and snacks. This is the minimum required purchase for any individual/dependent child to participate in a performance on that day.)
Event Tickets (admission to a single event. This does not include any meals or snacks on that day & provides admission to the specific event only.)

Before purchasing tickets, be sure to review the detailed Utsavam program schedule. Tickets are not required for performers or attendees for Wednesday, May 27.

CTU50 May Utsavam

Grand Festival of Music & Dance