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Mylapore, Chennai · Every December to January
Margazhi music season
The largest classical music festival on earth: a thousand Carnatic concerts in a month, most of them free.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Chennai for December 15 to January 15, 2027, round trips of 3 to 8 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Morning and afternoon slots are free or cheap and often feature the rising stars; evenings need tickets.
- Eat at the sabha canteens; the Music Academy's is a season institution.
- Chennai airport is 15 km from Mylapore, about 40 minutes by taxi or metro; most sabhas are a short auto ride apart.
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