INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN MIC 2026

Your voice deserves the spotlight.
One stage. Unlimited possibilities.

Celebrate freedom through talent. Sing, recite, dance, perform comedy or bring your own original act to the City Stage.

Register for ₹100 Meet the Participants
Event date15 August 2026
VenueMeerapur Basahi, Varanasi
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HONOURED PRESENCE

Our special guests

Distinguished people joining The City Stage to celebrate freedom, talent and the spirit of Varanasi.

Ajeet Kumar Verma — Special Guest 01
Special Guest

Ajeet Kumar Verma

SHO, Shivpur, Varanasi

Vineet Kumar Shukla — Special Guest 02
Special Guest

Vineet Kumar Shukla

SDO, Bada Lalpur, Varanasi

Awantika Singh — Special Guest 03
Special Guest

Awantika Singh

Director, Priyanshi Mahila Uttan Seva Samiti Gautam

Pandit Chhatish Dwivedi — Special Guest 04
Special Guest

Pandit Chhatish Dwivedi

Founder, Syahi Prakashan

Pradip J Patel — Special Guest 05
Special Guest

Pradip J Patel

Suryasetu Energy

Awantika Singh — Special Guest 06
Special Guest

Awantika Singh

SBI Manager

Dr R. V Singh — Special Guest 07
Special Guest

Dr R. V Singh

Bharat Hospital

Jyoti Singh — Special Guest 08
Special Guest

Jyoti Singh

Theatre Artist and Classical Dancer

CA. Chandan Chaubey — Special Guest 09
Special Guest

CA. Chandan Chaubey

Chandan Choubey & Company

15 AUGUST 2026 · VARANASI

Independence Day
Open Mic

Come with your voice, your words, your moves or your punchlines. Every talent gets a warm welcome—and the best acts take home exciting prizes.

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Take the mic

Perform live before the city in a celebration of freedom through talent.

  • Date15 August 2026
  • VenueMeerapur Basahi, Varanasi
  • Registration₹100 only
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES

Win the spotlight

1st₹5,000
2nd₹3,000
3rd₹2,000
Questions? Call 9005060605
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MEET THE LINEUP

Participants taking the stage

7 performers. Distinct energies. One unforgettable City Stage.

WHY CITY STAGE?

Because talent deserves more than four walls.

It deserves a microphone, a cheering crowd and a city ready to listen. The City Stage is built to help local performers step forward, express themselves and be seen.

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