Nomads by Magnetic Fields has unveiled the full programming for its 2026 edition, positioning itself as a consciously curated alternative to large-scale, overstimulating festivals. Rooted in intention, community and deep listening, the three-day festival will take place from February 13–15, 2026 at the historic Abheygarh Khetri in Rajasthan.
Conceived as a natural extension of the philosophy behind Magnetic Fields, Nomads seeks to bridge musical traditions, genres and cultures—bringing together folk, classical, electronic and experimental practices from India and across the world. The debut edition places a strong emphasis on melodic, analogue and future-facing electronic music, while also introducing India’s first-ever ambient and downtempo-dedicated stage.
Global and Indian Artists Across Multiple Stages
Among the headline acts are Rival Consoles, one of the UK’s most influential electronic music producers, Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré, global-electronic collective Auntie Flo Band, and Indian electronica artist Curtain Blue, who will present his new work Kesar. Other notable inclusions span celebrated selectors, DJs and producers from Portugal, Canada, Australia, Germany, Thailand, Nigeria, the UK and India.
The Jameson Connects West Stage, set against the Aravalli hills, will host live and hybrid performances, while the BUDx East Stage focuses on dance music, featuring globally respected DJs and producers such as Mafalda, Kim Ann Foxman, Kia, DJ Swisha and D. Tiffany.
A vinyl-only listening experience anchors the Ray-Ban Easy Picnic, while the Jameson Connects Club brings late-night club energy with extended and all-night sets. The Corona Sundowner stage offers rooftop performances during golden hour, blending live electronica with expansive forest views.
Ambient, Storytelling and Wellness Experiences
One of the festival’s most distinctive additions is The Stepwell, an ambient and experimental sound space designed for contemplation and meditative listening, featuring artists such as Berlin-based producer Barker and Indian ambient practitioners. Complementing this is Ray-Ban Puqaar, which foregrounds spiritual folk traditions, qawwali and experimental ambient performances rooted in philosophy and heritage.
Beyond music, Nomads expands into storytelling, dialogue and wellbeing. In Tune with Refuge Worldwide, in collaboration with Berlin-based community radio platform Refuge Worldwide, will host intimate conversations with artists. Moving Stories takes participants beyond the festival grounds through curated storytelling journeys in the surrounding landscape.
The festival’s Sanctuary returns as a space for rest and restoration, offering workshops, sharing circles, sound baths and mental health conversations co-curated by psychologists and wellness practitioners. Culinary programming includes an exclusive Chef’s Table by Hoegaarden, an 18-guest dining experience celebrating regional flavours and hospitality.
With its multidisciplinary approach—spanning music, storytelling, wellness and food—Nomads by Magnetic Fields positions itself as a thoughtfully crafted cultural gathering that prioritises depth, connection and conscious celebration.
Registrations for Nomads 2026 are now open.
