Red Fort hosts Gurmat Samagam from 23 to 25 November

Red Fort (Lal Quila) in Delhi will host the Gurmat Samagam from 23 to 25 November 2026 as part of commemorations marking Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary. The Delhi government has invited families and visitors to attend the three-day religious programme at the Mughal-era fort.

Gurmat Samagam brings a three-day programme to Delhi

The event was announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a visit to review preparations. A 23 to 25 November programme is planned inside the fort, with arrangements covering crowd management, traffic, sanitation, lighting, water and emergency services.

The programme is intended to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. The announcement names a museum about his life and martyrdom, a special light-and-sound presentation on the ramparts, and Satsang and Kirtan by seven Sangat groups. The combination places religious observance alongside a presentation using the fort's ramparts as its setting.

Red Fort links the commemoration to Mughal Delhi

Red Fort was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad, the new capital of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Its massive enclosing walls are made of red sandstone, while the private apartments include pavilions joined by the Nahr-i-Behisht water channel, known as the Stream of Paradise.

Construction began in 1639 and was completed in 1648. The complex stands beside Salimgarh Fort, built in 1546, and the two sites together form the Red Fort Complex. Those architectural layers give the November programme a specific setting: the commemoration will use the ramparts and grounds of a palace complex shaped by Mughal planning and later history.

The UNESCO World Heritage listing describes the site as a fusion of Islamic, Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions. The Red Fort Complex entered the World Heritage List in 2007 and is managed directly by the Archaeological Survey of India.

What the November commemoration means for visitors

The planned event gives visitors a different way to encounter the fort from its usual architectural and historical presentation. The light-and-sound show will take place on the ramparts, while the museum and the Satsang and Kirtan sessions will connect the venue with the life and martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

The public announcement does not specify a separate entrance arrangement, timetable or admission policy for the programme. Visitors therefore have only the confirmed three-day period and the named activities as a practical basis for planning a visit.

Visiting Red Fort: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Gurmat Samagam is scheduled at Red Fort in Delhi from 23 to 25 November 2026.
• The announced programme includes a museum, a light-and-sound show on the ramparts, and Satsang and Kirtan by seven Sangat groups.
• The site is in Delhi and forms a complex with Salimgarh Fort, which dates from 1546.
• 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 Gurmat Samagam take place at Red Fort?

The three-day Gurmat Samagam is scheduled from 23 to 25 November 2026 at Red Fort in Delhi.

What is planned at Red Fort for Guru Tegh Bahadur?

The programme includes a museum, a rampart light-and-sound show, and Satsang and Kirtan by seven Sangat groups.

Where is Red Fort and how do you get there?

Red Fort is in Delhi and forms part of the Red Fort Complex with Salimgarh Fort, built in 1546.