Pakistan's national folk festival - ten days of crafts, music, dance and cuisine from every province in Islamabad.
Pakistan's biggest cultural festival, Lok Mela, is held every November at the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in Islamabad.
For ten days, the grounds transform into a celebration of Pakistan's cultural diversity - with pavilions from all four provinces and regions, thousands of artisans demonstrating traditional crafts, folk musicians and dancers performing on stage, and food stalls serving cuisine from across the country.
It is the best single event in Pakistan to experience the country's astonishing cultural richness in one place.
For ten days, the grounds transform into a celebration of Pakistan's cultural diversity - with pavilions from all four provinces and regions, thousands of artisans demonstrating traditional crafts, folk musicians and dancers performing on stage, and food stalls serving cuisine from across the country.
It is the best single event in Pakistan to experience the country's astonishing cultural richness in one place.
Event highlights
- Provincial pavilions and craft demonstrations
- Live folk music and dance performances
- Traditional cuisine from all over Pakistan
- Handloom, woodwork and artisan stalls
Gallery
Event details
Date
November 6 - 2026 (day: 15)
Time
Open 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily
Location
Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, Garden Avenue, Islamabad
Organizer
National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage
Tickets
Nominal entry fee; children under 12 free.
