Jai Hind runs at Red Fort from 26 September to 15 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 12:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Jai Hind runs at the Red Fort in Delhi from 26 September to 15 October 2026, bringing a light and sound show to the historic Mughal complex. The programme is presented in Hindi and English and is listed for the monument known locally as Lal Qila.
Jai Hind brings historical scenes to Red Fort
The scheduled presentation uses projection mapping, live-action films, light, immersive sound, actors, dancers and puppets. Its subject is the history of India from the seventeenth century to the present, including imperial rivalries, the 1857 War of Independence, the Indian National Army trials and the struggle for independence.
The event listing gives two performances on each operating day from 26 September to 15 October 2026, except Mondays. The first is at 7.15pm in Hindi, while the second is at 8.30pm, in English from Tuesday to Thursday and in Hindi from Friday to Sunday, according to the Jai Hind event listing.
Red Fort history forms the show backdrop
Construction of the fort began in 1639 after Shah Jahan decided to move his court from Agra to Delhi. The complex served as the residence of Mughal emperors for almost 200 years and formed the centre of Shahjahanabad, the imperial city that developed into present-day Old Delhi.
The site is a UNESCO World Heritage property with red sandstone walls enclosing an octagonal plan. Its defensive ring extends for nearly 2.4 kilometres, while named spaces include the Lahori Gate, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal, Hammam and Hayat Bakhsh Bagh. The official Red Fort profile identifies Ustad Ahmad Lahori as the architect credited with the design.
Jai Hind places a contemporary performance format inside a complex whose principal structures date from the Mughal period. The show therefore uses the fort not only as a venue but also as the historical setting for episodes presented to visitors.
Visiting Red Fort: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Jai Hind is scheduled at the Red Fort from 26 September to 15 October 2026, with performances on operating days except Mondays.
- The event listing gives a 7.15pm Hindi performance and an 8.30pm second performance; the latter is in English from Tuesday to Thursday and Hindi from Friday to Sunday.
- The monument is in Delhi's Old Delhi area. The official tourism profile lists New Delhi Railway Station as the nearest railway station and Indira Gandhi International Airport as the nearest airport.
- The show concerns the Red Fort complex and presents its history through projection mapping, films, sound, actors, dancers and puppets rather than a conventional daytime museum display.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Red Fort
When does Jai Hind take place at Red Fort?
Jai Hind is scheduled from 26 September to 15 October 2026, except Mondays. The listed venue is Red Fort in Delhi.
What is Red Fort?
Red Fort is a Mughal-era fortified palace complex in Delhi and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction began in 1639 after Shah Jahan moved his court from Agra.
Where is Red Fort and how do you get there?
Red Fort is in Old Delhi. The official tourism profile lists New Delhi Railway Station as the nearest railway station and Indira Gandhi International Airport as the nearest airport.
